"Welcome to ZITTAU" Zittau by Leipzig

Zittau Travel Guide: 74 reviews and 211 photos

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Zittau is located near the confluence of the Mandau and the Neisse, close to the Czech and Poland frontier, and marks together with Görlitz Germany's easternmost point. The town houses a lot of educational institutions like the University Görlitz-Zittau where my brother studies. That's why I visit this town quite frequently.
The town is surrounded by vast forests (Zittauer Gebirge) spotted with nice castles. From a higher building, like the chruch of St. John, you have a great panoramic view and get a look on one of the main income sectors - lignite mining.

Last visit to Zittau: Sep 2004
Intro Updated Sep 25, 2004
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Reviews (16)

How to get there Transportation (1)

I usually come from Autobahn 4 from Dresden and leave at exit 90 (Weißwasser) - do not take exit 89 (Hoyerswerda) as... more travel advice

Johanneum Things to Do (13)

Another example of the educational institutions is the "Johanneum", a public high school from 1871. Remarkable is the... more travel advice

Klosterkirche (Minster) Things to Do (13)

The Minster of Zittau was started to build 16 years after the foundation of the Franciscan Abbey in 1244. In 1554 the... more travel advice

Altes Gymnasium (Old Grammar School) Things to Do (13)

The Old Grammar School close to St. John's Church belongs to one of Germany's first high schools. It was built in 1571... more travel advice

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Written Sep 22, 2004

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Comments (9)

matcrazy1 Feb 12, 2005 at 10:17 AM Report Abuse

Next your interesting page. Weberkirche (Weaver's Church) looks very unique! Haha, you drove through Poland... Soon, there will be no border ID check-up (in Poland probably in 2007).
shrimp56 Jan 9, 2005 at 8:37 AM Report Abuse

Well as usual you have it covered from A to Zittau :))) How about a closeup of that weathervane for us next time???
tini58de Nov 4, 2004 at 4:43 AM Report Abuse

Lovely town - thanks for sharing it with us!!
Henkster Oct 4, 2004 at 4:39 AM Report Abuse

schaut ja interessant aus, die Altstadt!
pepples46 Sep 25, 2004 at 12:47 AM Report Abuse

Chris, durch Dich lerne ich soviel ueber Deutschland, wunderschoene Seite, merci, thank you, Dankeschoen!
globetrott Sep 23, 2004 at 2:51 PM Report Abuse

great infos and lovely pics , Christian !
bugulma Sep 22, 2004 at 11:52 PM Report Abuse

beautiful town and so many interesting places. View from St.JohannisKirche is wonderful.
kazander Sep 22, 2004 at 11:39 AM Report Abuse

Hi Christian, great page. This town is so picturesque!
german_eagle Sep 18, 2004 at 2:32 AM Report Abuse

Das ist ja schon mal ein schönes Bild für den Anfang (wo ist das Bier? :-) ) Hoffe bald mehr zu sehen!!