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ℹ️Practical info — Calau
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💡 Tips
- Follow the 'Witzerundweg' (Joke Trail) through the town center to discover the famous 'Kalauer' puns at 25 different stations.
- Visit the Local History Museum in the Old Girls' School to learn about the tradition of Calau's cobbler boys.
- Take a trip to 'Goldborn' in Werchow, the spring with the highest water volume in Lower Lusatia.
- The Luckaitztaler Ziegelturm observation tower has fantastic views as far as the Spreewald and is usually very peaceful.
- For vintage car fans, the 'Mobile Welt des Ostens' museum with over 200 vehicles is an absolute must-see.
🍽 Food
In Calau, at the gateway to the Spreewald, you should try the various varieties of the famous pickled cucumbers.
A typical Lusatian dish: quark cheese with linseed oil and potatoes, often served with a pinch of sugar.
Buy this rich honey from the Lower Lusatian Ridge Nature Park directly from local beekeepers.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The market on the main square provides fresh regional produce and specialties from the Lusatia region.
In the surrounding districts, you can find small farm shops selling honey and vegetables directly from the farm.
A hilly, forested nature reserve south of town, great for secluded hikes through small gorges.
The highest point in the area has absolute silence and natural paths through moors and forests.
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Calau, an appealing small town set in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district, is home to a rather unique and amusing literary heritage. It is widely recognized as the birthplace of the "Kalauer," a specific type of German pun or wordplay that gained nationwide popularity in the 19th century through the satirical magazine Kladderadatsch. A leisurely walk through the historic town center reveals an easy on the eye market square, featuring a striking town hall and a beautifully preserved late-Gothic town church. The settlement also looks back on a long, proud tradition of shoemaking, a craft whose history is carefully preserved in the local heritage museum and celebrated by various bronze sculptures scattered across the streets. Set against the idyllic backdrop of the Lower Lusatia region, Calau serves as an excellent starting point for extended cycling and hiking tours. Outdoor enthusiasts can easily explore the famous Spreewald biosphere reserve or venture into the nearby Calauer Schweiz, a lovely nature reserve characterized by gently rolling hills and dense forests. Visitors appreciate the unhurried, peaceful atmosphere away from the massive tourist crowds, making it a well-suited destination for quiet relaxation.
- Location: Brandenburg, Germany
- Top sights: Mobile World of the East · Calau Parish Church · Calau Town Hall
- Nearby: Vetschau/Spreewald (9 km)
- Population: ~7.695
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 56 | 38 | 43 | 32 | 56 | 61 | 83 | 68 | 52 | 50 | 54 | 51 |
Geography
Facts
- Area: 163.5 square kilometers.
- First mentioned in: 1279.
- Postal code: 03205.
- Preserved town wall length: approx. 1,200 meters.
- Significant railway junction in Lusatia.
- Home to a unique 'Joke Museum' focused on Kalauers.
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