Bautzen
Germany · SaxonyDE
Town in Saxony, Germany
Bautzen or Budyšin, until 1868 Budissin in German, is a town in eastern Saxony, Germany, and the administrative centre of the district of Bautzen. It is located on the Spree river, is the eighth most populous town in Saxony, and is the seat of Saxony's largest district. Bautzen lies in the bilingual Sorbian settlement area of Lusatia, and is Lusatia's third-largest town after Cottbus and Görlitz, as well as the second-largest town in Upper Lusatia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 38,039
- Coordinates
- 51.180, 14.435
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 204 m
Overview of Bautzen
Bautzen is the kind of low-key town you find in Saxony, Germany. About 38,039 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Bautzen
Water Sports in Bautzen
(1)Our data lists Kitesurfing as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Bautzen.
Best time to visit Bautzen
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Bautzen is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Saxony and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Bautzen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bautzen known for?
- Bautzen, in Saxony, Germany, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 38,039 residents.
- What can you do in Bautzen?
- Recorded activities in Bautzen include Kitesurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bautzen?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Bautzen located?
- Bautzen is located in Saxony, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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