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The Pirna turbomachinery plant (Strömungsmaschinenwerk Pirna) Pirna was chosen as the production site for aircraft engines in the GDR. Plant 802 (VEB Entwicklungsbau Pirna) was built for this purpose in Pirna-Sonnenstein from autumn 1954. The administrative and production facilities partly utilised the buildings of the old Sonnenstein sanatorium and nursing home, but large parts were newly built…

“Seilerei” (hi)story playground in the Friedenspark A (hi)story playground has been designed as the crowning highlight of the redesign of Pirna’s Friedenspark. Once home to a rope-making factory, the site today offers a playground based on the theme of rope-making. The small alley between the Friedenspark and Dr. Wilhelm-Külz-Straße, “Seilergäßchen” (rope-makers’ alley) is testimony of the area’s…

Treasure hunting on the Sonnenstein A sword in sandstone, mosaics and glass stones, ancient writing and much more – there is a great deal waiting to be discovered on a treasure hunt on castle hill in Pirna. Many things for young and old are hidden along the path which leads from Pirna’s Old Town up to the former Sonnenstein Castle. The flyer, which also acts as a treasure map and is available from…

High-quality geographic information on Pirna Geo data provide information on objects, terrain and infrastructure to which a certain geographic location on the earth’s surface can be assigned. They describe individual items of a territory and can be linked together using spatial references. Over recent years, it has become increasingly important for high-quality digital geographic information to be…

Coloured stones guide kids through Pirna’s town centre On the coloured stone paths, children and families can go on a fascinating discovery tour through Pirna’s old town. The splashes of colour on the cobbles as well as various other places and footpaths all lead to interesting, family-friendly spots and the unique (hi)story playgrounds . Here elements out of (sand)stone and other natural…

(Hi)story playground by Pirna’s Elbwiesen On the playground by Pirna’s Elbwiesen, only a stone’s throw from Pirna’s Old Town, everything revolves around water. Here young and old would-be sailors can set off on a big journey: the site has been designed like a watercourse with several “floating” small ships (play islands). Play equipment at both ends symbolise a ship’s bow and stern. Attractions…

Schlosspark Graupa (hi)story playground The playground in the park of Graupa Jagdschloss (a former hunting lodge) is inspired by the hunting route of Saxony’s aristocrats into the nearby forest. Here young adventurers can climb over bridges, arches and hurdles. The play elements are joined by seven bridge elements. Saxony’s elector Frederick Augustus III built the hunting path as well as various…

Playpark without limits As the name suggests, the ‘playground without limits’ offers boundless play for young and old, across cultures and without barriers. A journey of discovery into other worlds of play – a central meeting place surrounded by play opportunities for the youngest, fitness equipment for the oldest, play tables for young and old, meadows for romping and picnicking as well as play…

A playground for everyone in the Thälmannpark The greenery-filled Thälmannpark offers numerous play islands and a skatepark in the heart of Pirna. There is something for children of all ages. The youngest will love the play car with slide, nest see-saw, spring riders and sandpit area. Older children, meanwhile, will enjoy the seesaw, net pyramid with slide and Viking swing. A skatepark as well as…

Educational services for all age groups in Pirna We're constantly learning new things our whole life. Just as well Pirna has skilled experts to help out. The city offers a wide range of services for all age groups (including the very youngest) and tastes. Pirna has primary schools, secondary schools, grammar schools, vocational schools and special schools, all of which suitably cater to avid…