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Traditional Cottbus cuisine has a lot of interesting features, and unlike many other German cities, potato dishes are much less common here. Locals consider Spreewälder Gurken pickles to be their main gastronomic symbol, which is the most common snack and a must-have addition to many dishes. Traditions of cooking potatoes are also special, they are usually boiled in their skins and served with cottage cheese, seasoned with linseed oil. Small bottles of linseed oil are sold here not only in grocery stores but also in souvenir shops, they are very popular among tourists. The tradition of cooking pickled cucumbers has more than one hundred years. Today in Cottbus you can try dozens of their versions: with spicy herbs, dill, mustard, fragrant pepper, and other interesting ingredients. The city has several historic cucumber plants, each one with its own secret recipes. Special cycling route Gurkenradweg has been developed for those who want to learn more about the history of this unusual product. Tours are held in the warm season, they cover the most interesting farms where cucumbers are grown, as well as old factories and even themed museums. Well, there are other interesting culinary symbols - for example, Baumkuchen cake. Its name literally translates as “tree cake”, and a special kind of dough is used for its preparation. When sliced, the split cake resembles a fresh crosscut tree with rings, which gave it an unusual name. On one of the streets in the historic … Read further

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Cottbus sightseeing

Cottbus is a city in the eastern part of Germany located on the Spree River and three railway lines 100 kilometers away from Berlin. The population of the city reached 110 thousands in 2010. This place is considered a large cultural and political center of Sorben population in Niederlausitz. Sport is very popular in Cottbus – here you will find Energy Cottbus football club that once played in Bundesliga. Today it … Open

Cultural excursion through Cottbus - things to see

Walking along the city streets, you can see many beautiful historic buildings. Gerberhäuser buildings are among the oldest in town. Built in the 17th century, both have survived to this day almost unchanged. The buildings can be found on the picturesque historic street Uferstraße, which is considered one of the most attractive for walking. The city has also partially preserved medieval fortifications, The … Open

Attractions and active leisure

One of the most beautiful parks in town is Spreeauenpark. Here one can walk for hours, admiring rare species of trees and ornamental plants. Flower beds always adorn the park in the summer. This park is very quiet and peaceful, mostly visited by locals. Here they enjoy many convenient walking paths and special paths for cycling. In warm weather, be sure to make an excursion to one of the local lakes. In the … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Special cycling route Gurkenradweg has been developed for those who want to learn more about the history of this unusual product. Tours are held in the warm season, they cover the most interesting farms where cucumbers are grown, as well as old factories and even themed museums. Well, there are other interesting culinary symbols - for example, Baumkuchen cake. Its name literally translates as “tree cake”, … Open

Traditions and mentality of Cottbus

The tiny German town is known to many for its festivals and holidays. For years, Cottbus has been a permanent venue for the East European Film Festival, which is considered one of the most prestigious in the world. Famous film directors, actors, and producers visit Cottbus every year since 1991 when it was held for the first time. This large-scale festival is equally attractive for tourists, as its program covers … Open

Travel guide to Cottbus

A pleasant surprise also awaits fans of cinema in Cottbus. They will be able to visit the cinema with an intriguing title Mirror World. This is the first permanent cinema in the city. The opening of the cinema took place as far back as 1907. Initially, it was located in an old apartment building. In 1911, the government of Cottbus decided to build a separate building for the cinema. It is located now in this chic … Open

Moving around in Germany - transportation

Besides trains, you can travel inside cities and regions by bus. The transport runs on time. At the stops, there are special screens, which display the time before the arrival of a particular bus. You can buy a ticket for the trip in the vending machine at almost every stop. Tickets are disposable; you can buy one for a week and even for a month, which allows you to save considerably. The subway system of large cities is simple and straightforward. Everywhere there are schemes of intersection of subway lines, so it’s difficult to get confused here. You can also call for a taxi, but note that this is one of the most expensive means of transport. Taxi services are urban and intercity ones. If the trip inside the city may not be that expensive, the journey between the cities will result in a large sum. There are several international airlines in Germany; they are based in large cities. The cost of a flight by different airlines on a particular day can vary. Germanwings is considered the most money-saving for tourists. … Open

Economy roadmap of Germany

The consumer industry has been declining in recent years, due to a decrease in the sales market. The textile area in Germany is the Ruhr region. The main branches of the food industry are winemaking and brewing. At the same time, one third of the output goes for export. Germany ranks second in the world in terms of exports. The basis of the country's imports are oil and natural gas, as well as coal. The main trading partners of the country are the USA, France, and UK. Reliable trade relations are established with the countries of East Asia and Eastern Europe. … Open

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