Spree-Neiße District

Spree-Neiße District is a rural administrative region in Brandenburg located between Berlin and Dresden, with the Neisse River forming its eastern boundary with Poland. The territory encompasses several towns and villages surrounded by industrial sites and forest areas that shape the local landscape.

The district was formed in 1993 through the merger of several former administrative territories including Cottbus-Land, Forst, Guben, and Spremberg. This consolidation brought together historically distinct communities into a single administrative unit.

The area shows strong Sorbian traditions that appear in local festivals, crafts, and everyday life in smaller towns. Visitors can experience this cultural identity directly through local events and village customs.

Spring through autumn offers the best conditions for visiting, with mild weather and well-maintained roads throughout the region. Having a car is recommended, as public transportation connections between smaller towns and villages are limited.

The district's coat of arms displays four distinct sections representing its four predecessor territories and documenting Sorbian heritage through symbolic elements. A crayfish emblem specifically represents the former Cottbus-Land territory.

Location: Brandenburg

Inception: 1993

Capital city: Forst (Lausitz)

Elevation above the sea: 70 m

Shares border with: Cottbus, Oder-Spree District, Görlitz, Bautzen District, Oberspreewald-Lausitz District, Dahme-Spreewald District

Website: https://lkspn.de

GPS coordinates: 51.68333,14.40000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 13:49