Cottbus (Cottbus) — a historic german town & cultural hub in Brandenburg at 80 m elevation, served by Dresden Hbf.
Why Visit Cottbus (Cottbus)
Cottbus is a historic german town & cultural hub in Brandenburg. Renowned for Cottbus Historic Center & Marktplatz, Cottbus Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Cottbus Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Brandenburg Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Cottbus, Brandenburg Architecture & Gastronomy, Cottbus rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Dresden Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Cottbus
Cottbus Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Cottbus.
Cottbus Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Cottbus.
Cottbus Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Cottbus.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Cottbus
- Cottbus Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Cottbus.
- Cottbus Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Cottbus.
- Brandenburg Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Cottbus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Cottbus.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Cottbus
In Cottbus (Brandenburg), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Bavaria (Bayern) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf: Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
- Schweinshaxe & Knödel: Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
- Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele: Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Cottbus
Cottbus Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Cottbus serving regional Bavaria (Bayern) dishes (€14–€26).
Cottbus Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market · Regional drinks: Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier
Getting to Cottbus & Local Transit
By Train: Dresden Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Cottbus
Combine Cottbus with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Kolkwitz (5.5 km away)
- Drebkau (13.6 km away)
- Vetschau (17.5 km away)
- Forst (21.5 km away)
- Kalawa (25.9 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Brandenburg
Explore other destinations across Brandenburg:
Potsdam · Brandenburg an der Havel · Frankfurt (Oder) · Eberswalde · Oranienburg · Falkensee · Bernau bei Berlin · Schwedt (Oder) · Fürstenwalde · Königs Wusterhausen · Eisenhüttenstadt · Neuruppin