Forst
Germany · BrandenburgDE
Town in Brandenburg, Germany
Forst (Lausitz) (German, pronounced [fɔʁst] ) or Baršć (Łužyca) (Lower Sorbian, pronounced [ˈbarɕtɕ ˈwuʒɨtsa]) is a town in the historic Lower Lusatia region of the east German state of Brandenburg. It lies east of Cottbus, on the Lusatian Neisse river which is also the German-Polish border. It is the capital of the Spree-Neiße district. It is known for its rose garden and textile museum. The town's population is 18,651. In Forst, there is a railway bridge across the Neiße belonging to the line Cottbus–Żary which is serviced by regional trains and a EuroCity train between Hamburg and Kraków (2011). There is also a road bridge across the river north of Forst.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 17,721
- Coordinates
- 51.735, 14.640
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 76 m
Overview of Forst
Travellers heading to Brandenburg, Germany will find Forst, a low-key town. Its resident count stands at approximately 17,721. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: nature, sports and culture. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Forst
Nature in Forst
(6)Forst records Desert, Forest, National Parks, Nature Reserves and Parks under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Forst. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Forst
(2)On the sports side, Forst offers Running and Trail Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Forst. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Forst
(1)Under culture, Forst is tagged with Mines. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Forst.
Best time to visit Forst
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Brandenburg plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Berlin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Forst that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Forst known for?
- Travellers associate Forst with nature, sports and culture. It sits in Brandenburg, Germany and counts about 17,721 residents.
- What can you do in Forst?
- Forst is tagged with Desert, Forest, National Parks, Nature Reserves and Parks, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Forst?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Forst located?
- Forst belongs to Brandenburg, Germany, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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