Burg occupies an area of 52km² , which makes is the largest – in terms of area – rural community in Germany.

The village is situated in the Upper Spreewald, in a landscape unique in Europe. Here the Spree branches off into many little rivers and streams. This area has been declared a Biosphere Reservation area by UNESCO.

Any visit to Burg must include a trip on a Kahn (a long, low canoe) through the Spree Forest. There are many landing stages in Burg.

The Bismarck Tower on the Schlossberg was opened in 1917. From the top the visitor can gain an impression of the landscape of the village.
Burg is the youngest health resort of Brandenburg, in December 2005, the municipality obtained the state approval as a municipality with medicinal spring operation. One health resort clinic does already exist, in September 2005, the Spreewaldtherme opened.

 

Traditional Crafts have been preserved in Burg. Visitors can see a clog maker, a cooper, a traditional costume embroiderer, or a potter at work. 

The local Sorbish Museum documents the history of the region and its Sorb/Wend population. Many customs of the Sorbs and Wends have been preserved.

In February “Zapust” is celebrated, a festival similar to Shrove Tuesday. At Easter, eggs are elaborately decorated using a waxing technique. At Harvest time it is traditional to pluck a cockerel – known in Sorbish as “Kokot”.

At the festival that takes place on the last weekend of every August, visitors can admire the beautiful, artistically embroidered local costumes with their large headdresses. The festival procession allows the Sorbs/Wends to show what sorbish life, past and present, is like.

further information:
www.burg-spreewald-tourismus.de
www.mediclin.de/kliniken/burg/spreewald.html
www.spreewald-therme.de