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Things to see in Cottbus (Germany): 32 places and when to go
Cottbus is a city in Germany with around 105,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Nature (9), Hiking (8). The best known are Wendish Museum, Staatstheater Cottbus and Cottbus Zoo. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.7704, 14.33
- Population
- About 105,000
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (12) · Nature (9) · Hiking (8) · Wildlife (5) · Mountains (4) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 87 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cottbus
The places in and around Cottbus, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Wendish MuseumMuseum in Cottbus, Germany1.2 km
- Staatstheater CottbusTheatre and opera house in Cottbus, Brandenburg, Germany1.5 km
- Cottbus ZooGerman zoo3.3 km
- Slawenburg RadduschCastle21 km
- Upper Church St. NikolaiChurch building in Cottbus, Germany1.1 km
- Branitz PalaceCastle in Cottbus, Brandenburg state, Germany4.1 km
- Festung PeitzHistory11 km
- KuhringsbergHill in Calauer Schweiz, Brandenburg, Germany26 km
- Schlossanlage AltdöbernA castle in the state of Brandenburg, Germany24 km
- Wendish-German double churchChurch building in Vetschau, Brandenburg state, Germany18 km
- Bismarck Tower (Spremberg)Observation tower in Spremberg (Brandenburg)22 km
- Village church IllmersdorfChurch building in Brandenburg state, Germany14 km
- Japanisches Teehäuschen CottbusHistory957 m
- JudenbergHill in Brandenburg, Germany19 km
- Kurauer BergHill in southern Brandenburg, Germany14 km
- PutgollaNature reserve in Brandenburg, Germany7.2 km
- Ratskeller VetschauHistory18 km
- Reptener TeicheNature reserve in Brandenburg, Germany20 km
- SchleifeNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany27 km
- Schloss VetschauCastle18 km
- Steinitzer TreppeScenic viewpoint in Drebkau, Germany18 km
- Teichlandschaft Buchwäldchen- MuckwarNature reserve in Brandenburg, Germany24 km
- Weißer BergHill in Spreetal, Saxony29 km
- Anschlußwaderweg ...Hiking29 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: CB Jugendherberge - Peitz Ostbahnhof., Städtischer Wanderweg, Wanderweg Byhleguhre-Fehrow-Maiberg-Peitz,-Bahnhof Ost, Wanderweg Cottbus - Kuhringsberg, Wanderweg Jämlitz-Leeskow- Ullersdorf-Groß Mukrow-Wirchensee., Wanderweg Lübbenau-Kittlitz-Batow-Groß Jehser-Weißag, Weg zum Aussichtsturm
- Food and drink: Kirchers Brauhaus GmbH
When to go to Cottbus
The best time to visit Cottbus is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:03
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:31
- DecPossible7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. In April, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cottbus
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 87 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Straupitz28 places21 km
- Neiße-Malxetal16 places22 km
- Guben14 places33 km
- Senftenberg10 places37 km
- Hoyerswerda16 places38 km
- Eisenhüttenstadt12 places47 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cottbus?
The best known: Wendish Museum, Staatstheater Cottbus, Cottbus Zoo, Slawenburg Raddusch, Upper Church St. Nikolai. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cottbus?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Cottbus?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 87 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cottbus as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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