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Summer vacation is in full swing, the warm summer days beckon you to seek adventure, but you have grown tired of ordinary hikes? We have got you covered – experience the Lusatian Mountains from behind the handlebars of a scooter, admire them through the window of a historic train, take in the view from a secured via ferrata, and get to know them firsthand by taking a dip in a refreshing swimming pool!

After a long time, April has lived up to its mischievous reputation and is playing tricks on us. Monday saw spring in full bloom, Tuesday brought a blizzard, whereas Wednesday brought a near-tropical heatwave. Whether you are a laid-back person and do not let anything faze you, or you prefer everything to be nice and orderly, check out our tips on trips to the lookout towers in the Lusatian Mountains. You will definitely find them useful!

Do you prefer hiking with your family, with pets, or in your own company? Whatever the case, this trek will bring you a lot of joy, even though at first glance, the mountain terrain might look like an ECG reading! In total, you will climb about 1,600 meters, equivalent to one short hike in the Dolomites or two ascents of Sněžka. The advantage is that the terrain in the Lusatian Mountains is slightly less rugged than the Dolomites and less crowded than the trail to the summit of Sněžka.

The Upper Lusatian house is a unique example of folk architecture in northern Bohemia, Germany, and Poland. These houses are found nowhere else in the world! It is for this reason, among others, that the Tripoint region is nicknamed the “Land of Upper Lusatian-Style Houses.” They are impossible to miss – log cabins with whitewashed walls that look as if they have fallen right out of a history textbook.

We bring you a comprehensive guide to the Lusatian Mountains, tips on dog-friendly spots, day trips, and veterinary care included.

When cold in March, a furnace is the place to be. At least so they say here, in the Lusatian Mountains! We invite you to the warmest and most welcoming places during chilly spring season – glass furnaces! The scorching air and shadows from the fire dancing across the walls, a place where the black soot meets the delicate beauty of crystal glass. You can get an up-close look at this traditional craft, which has essentially become synonymous with the Lusatian Mountains, at several locations.

An every day, ordinary, yet such an incredible sight. Beautiful from anywhere, but from certain locations – truly unforgettable! We have compiled a list of places, some well-known, some less so, where the sunrise or sunset is a must-see! Pack your backpacks and cameras, we are off to 10 places where the dawn or passing of day will turn into a truly magical experience.

When it comes to things one must experience in life, there are hundreds of them. Not all of them are optional and not always do they bring one joy. But now you have the chance to shake things up a little bit with us and add some things to your list that you will enjoy, that will remain indelibly etched in your memory, and that do not require any special preparation – all you need to do is spend the summer in the Lusatian Mountains!

Just like glass and untamed nature, beer is an integral part of the Lusatian Mountains. The local beer culture is lively, unconventional, and, last but not least, quite frothy. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of breweries that we believe are definitely worth your attention.