Bad Schmiedeberg-Pretzsch
Nicolai Forest House
The Nicolai Forest House is a half-timbered building with a hipped roof dating from 1673 (
), making it one of the oldest houses in Pretzsch. It served as a forest office, and later the adjacent section housed a butcher shop. Since Easter 2026, the SH Hof Bakery and Pastry Shop has been located here at the Nicolai Forest House. After German reunification, the forest house was gradually renovated by the Bachmann butcher shop. Since 2017, this work has been continued step by step by the new owner.
In honor of Bachmann’s great dedication, the vacation apartment on the upper floor, completed in December 2024, was named the Bachmann Suite.
In the next phases, the half-timbering and the facade will be renovated.
The other vacation apartments are named Friedenseiche, Die Stube, and Nicolai Suite.
Pretzsch–Mauken Ferry
The Elbe ferry between Pretzsch and Mauken is always a relaxing experience and a popular choice. The ferrymen are friendly and always up for a laugh.
Summer Schedule April 1–September 30
Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Sat/Sun/Holidays 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Winter Schedule October 1 through March 31
Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sat/Sun/Holidays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Phone: 01590 6599443
Website: https://www.fähre-pretzsch.de
SH Hof Bakery & Pastry Shop at the Nicolai Forest House
The time has finally come: after many years, there is once again a bakery in Pretzsch. Silvia Hennwald recently turned her passion for baking into a career and, starting at Easter 2026, will be offering freshly baked bread, rolls, and cakes on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. She will also be serving hearty meals. Everything is baked on-site at the bakery at the Nicolai Forest House.
MZ: Newspaper article on the opening
Hours:
Tuesday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
To place an order, call: 0176-6636 9992
Pretzsch Castle
Discover the Renaissance castle with its Baroque splendor and enjoy a wide range of cultural and natural attractions: Whether you’re stopping by for a short visit or staying for an extended vacation, Pretzsch Castle has plenty to offer.
Schlossbezirk 1,
, 06905 Bad Schmiedeberg-Pretzsch
Phone: 0173 6326274
Local History Museum
The museum is housed in the former district court, a 17th-century half-timbered building.
Hours:
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Goetheallee 1
, 06905 Bad Schmiedeberg-Pretzsch
Phone: +49 34926 58563
Email: heimatmuseum-pretzsch@gmx.de
Website: http://www.pretzsch-elbe.de/
21 Years of the Elbe Mitsubishi Meet
The Mitsubishi Elbe Meet will take place again in 2026
, now in its 21st year, June 19–21, 2026
12 Bahnhofstraße,
06905 Bad Schmiedeberg-Pretzsch
Website: https://www.elbe-treffen.de
Heiß & Eis is now called Pretzscher Seelchen
Pizza and ice cream are available at Pretzscher Seelchen
Opening Hours Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2:00 PM–8:00 PM
Friday 2:00 PM–8:00 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM–8:00 PM
Sunday 2:00 PM–8:00 PM
8 Torgauer Allee,
, 06905 Bad Schmiedeberg-Pretzsch
Phone: +49 34926 57273
Pretzsch Swimming Pool
A well-maintained swimming pool with a friendly lifeguard
Hours:
Monday 1:10 PM–3:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 1:10 PM–3:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 1:10 PM–3:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Schloßbezirk 7
06905 Bad Schmiedeberg-Pretzsch
Phone: +49 3492 656 336
Ice Cream Shop in Mauken
Freshly made farm-style ice cream
Opening Hours: Tue–Fri: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sat, Sun & Holidays: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Mauken 20
06917 Jessen, Mauken
Phone: +49 3538 8703950
Phone: +49 173 5987049
Email: info@frisch-gemolkenes-hofeis.de
Website: https://frisch-gemolkenes-hofeis.de
Elbe Cycle Route, Section L
The Nicolai Forest Lodge is a cyclist-friendly accommodation located on the Elbe Cycle Route in the heart of Pretzsch. Cyclists can enjoy a comfortable stay in cozy vacation apartments featuring a living room, separate bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom.
The Pretzsch ferry can be used to cross to the Elbe Cycle Route on the right bank of the Elbe River, heading toward Lutherstadt Wittenberg. It connects Pretzsch with Mauken, a district of Jessen.
Bad Schmiedeberg Spa
lovingly restored Art Nouveau
The Art Nouveau Kurhaus in Bad Schmiedeberg is the most striking building in the spa district. It opened on May 1, 1907. The foyer, ballroom, and social rooms have been lovingly restored. The Kurhaus restaurant is known for its delicious and healthy cuisine.
Hours:
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–12:00 PM,
12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
12:30 PM–3:00 PM
Closed on Sundays
Holidays:
Dec. 24: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Dec. 25: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dec. 26: Closed
Dec. 31: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Jan. 1: Information to follow
Phone: 034925 – 62010
Eberhardine Castle Café
Lunch service and café in the newly renovated, light-filled restaurant with a view of the park.
Hours:
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday–Thursday 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday–Saturday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Schlossbezirk 1,
, 06905 Bad Schmiedeberg-Pretzsch
Phone: 0173 6326274
Email: schlosscafe.pretzsch@salus-lsa.de
Website: https://www.schloss-pretzsch.de/cafe
City of Pretzsch
The town of Pretzsch looks back on over 1,000 years of history. Situated in a secluded spot on the western bank of the Elbe, surrounded by vast Elbe meadows and conveniently located between Torgau (23 km) and Lutherstadt Wittenberg (23 km), as well as Bad Schmiedeberg (5 km), Gräfenhainichen (30 km), Bad Düben (22 km), and Jessen (23 km), it is the ideal starting point for exploring the area. Pretzsch is popular with both residents and visitors for its tranquility.
Website: https://pretzsch-elbe.de
St. Nicholas Church
During the Thirty Years' War, the late-Gothic hall church was largely destroyed in 1637 during a Swedish bombardment. Imperial Colonel Wolf Christoph von Arnim, who saved the town and granted it town rights in 1651, had the church rebuilt. On December 6, 1652, the present-day town church, "St. Nicholas," was consecrated.
Mr. Andreas Seifert
Elbstraße 1
06905 Bad Schmiedeberg – Pretzsch
Phone: 034926 – 57381
Office hours: Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Ms. Priegent
Email: heimatmuseum-pretzsch@gmx.de
Website: http://www.evangelische-kirchgemeinde-pretzsch.de/
Friedrich Wieck House
This house, whose architecture bears the influence of Pöppelmann, was built around 1725 and belonged to the royal district inspector Gotthard Dehmisch. However, this beautiful Baroque building only became famous through the music teacher Johann Gottlob Friedrich Wieck, who was born here. His two daughters, who became renowned pianists thanks to his tutelage, later had a plaque installed on the house:
“Friedrich Wieck was born in this house on August 18, 1785. He died in Loschwitz near Dresden on October 6, 1873”
It was primarily through Clara Wieck, who was born in Leipzig in 1819, that her father made his mark on music history.
For more information, visit https://pretzsch-elbe.de
Elbe River & Elbe Meadows
The vast Elbe meadows give you the feeling of standing by the sea—and not just at high tide. There are numerous bird species to discover here. Hiking through the expansive meadows, fishing, drifting down the river in a kayak or canoe, or sunbathing and swimming at one of the many groynes are just a few of the many ways to enjoy the Elbe and its meadows near Pretzsch.