Oberspreewald-Lausitz District

Oberspreewald-Lausitz is a rural district in southeastern Brandenburg made up of several municipalities spread along the Spree River. The region consists of smaller towns and rural areas, with Senftenberg serving as its administrative center.

The district was created in 1993 when several counties were merged together. Before that, the area was shaped for decades by mining, particularly coal extraction.

The region is home to the Sorbian people, a Slavic community that has lived here for centuries and maintains its own language and customs. Visitors can experience this heritage through local festivals, traditional crafts, and conversations with residents in towns and villages.

The district is easily accessible by road and railway, with connections linking Berlin and Dresden. Small towns and villages are relatively close together, making them convenient to visit by car or train.

After coal mining ended, the abandoned pits were flooded to create a huge system of artificial lakes. Today these waters are a popular recreation spot for swimming and water sports.

Location: Brandenburg

Inception: 1993

Capital city: Senftenberg

Elevation above the sea: 132 m

Shares border with: Spree-Neiße District, Elbe-Elster District, Dahme-Spreewald District, Bautzen District, Meissen District

Website: https://osl-online.de

GPS coordinates: 51.58333,14.00000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:57