architecture
log houses
Discover the history of the pond area near Rietschen! Immerse yourself in the world of unique log houses, once typical dwellings of northern Upper Lusatia. Since their relocation in 1991, they have been restored to their former glory and now form a vibrant community. Experience history up close!
Architecture in Görlitz
When you visit Görlitz, you instantly become a time traveler. Within just a few hundred meters, you can discover treasures from more than half a millennium of European architectural history. With buildings from the Late Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau periods, Görlitz is considered a complete urban work of art that will transport you to a unique world of architecture.
industrially manufactured wooden houses
Discover and experience architectural innovation and historical significance in the Konrad Wachsmann House in Niesky. This wooden house, built in 1927 based on a design by Konrad Wachsmann, is an outstanding example of industrialized wooden house construction. After extensive restoration work, it was reopened in 2014 with the permanent exhibition “Modern Wooden Buildings,” which highlights the development of industrial wooden house construction.
half-timbered houses
Welcome to Upper Lusatia, where the Umgebinde houses showcase a fascinating example of vernacular architecture! These unique buildings, primarily constructed between 1760 and 1850, combine Slavic log cabin construction with German half-timbered building techniques. Discover this fusion in towns like Obercunnersdorf, Wehrsdorf, and Großschönau, and experience the unique character of these historic buildings with their ornate facades and stone decorations.