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Extension to Bad Gottleuba and operation until decommissioning The town of Gottleuba (Bad Gottleuba from 1936) pushed for the railway line to be extended at an early stage. From 1880, various plans for the construction of a railway across the Eastern Ore Mountains to the North Bohemian coal basin were again discussed in the Saxon state parliament. In some cases, the extension of the Gottleuba…

Mills in the Gottleuba Valley and the Pirna fulling mill Numerous water mills have existed along the Gottleuba, which flows from the ridge of the Eastern Ore Mountains to the Elbe, since the Middle Ages. They were mainly used to process grain, vegetable oils and wood. There were also hammer mills and ironworks in the vicinity of the mining town of Berggießhübel. From the 19th century onwards, the…

The Gottlaubatal railway: prehistory, railway construction to Berggießhübel and first years of operation In the course of industrialisation, a dense railway network developed in Saxony between the larger cities and in the direction of neighbouring states following the construction of the first German long-distance railway between Dresden and Leipzig (1839). Pirna gained access to the railway as…

Equalisation and renaturation measures - section between Dresdner Straße and Walkmühlenweg After the tracks of the Gottleuba Valley railway were dismantled in 2002, nature developed largely undisturbed in the area of the railway embankment. Flower-rich ruderal vegetation* as well as hedges, bushes and individual trees such as bramble, field maple and alder established themselves. The area serves…

Floods in the Gottleuba Valley - The tied arch bridge on Walkmühlenweg Floods in the Gottleuba Valley The Gottleuba rises in the ridge area of the Bohemian Eastern Ore Mountains at an altitude of approx. 719 metres and flows into the Elbe in Pirna after almost 34 kilometres at an altitude of approx. 111 metres. The source area of the river is one of the classic flood areas. Heavy rainfall and…

Pirna for visitors Welcome The perfect mix – tranquility and adventure, history and modernity, culture and pleasure. Whether for short or long. Tips for the visit to Pirna © Jens Dauterstedt Pirna for ... families senior citizens visitors new residents employer For further information, please use the automatic translation of the browser on our German-language website www.pirna.de . Citizen…

An investment that pays off Pirna offers the best conditions for ambitious corporate goals: attractive commercial space, modern infrastructure and a top location in the immediate vicinity of Dresden, in the center of the most important economic region in the new federal states. Around 1.2 million people live and work here. Internationally important sectors such as microelectronics, electrical…

Pirna is always worth a trip The city is famous for its beautiful corners. Time lingers in small shops and historic alleys – and right in the middle of it all life happens: in the backyards, on the world-famous market, in cafés and pubs, cultural sites and leisure centers. Whether on holiday, at the weekend or as a day trip - Pirna and its surroundings are simply worth seeing. Again and again.…

If you live in Pirna, you live relaxed right in the middle There are many good reasons to live in Pirna. This is also shown by the population development of the city. Young families, professionals, young people and seniors, everyone can quickly feel at home and feel welcome here. With a unique rocky landscape right on your doorstep, the Saxon Switzerland. Close to the pulse of the state capital…