Saxony-Anhalt, Germany · Europe
Coswig sits on the route: 10 minutes from Wörlitz.
Coswig is a town located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. With a population of 8,495, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Coswig sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Coswig to your route.
The Coswig Ferry, also known as the Wörlitz Coswig Ferry, is a cable ferry across the Elbe river between Coswig and Wörlitz in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The ferry is owned by the municipality of Coswig.
The ferry crosses a distance of about 125 metres (410 ft), taking about 5 minutes. Technically, the ferry is aRead more
reaction ferry, which is propelled by the current of the water. The ferry is attached to a floating cable which is anchored firmly in the riverbed upstream of the ferry. To operate the ferry, it is angled into the current, causing the force of the current to swing the ferry across the river on the cable.
A ferry has operated at the site since at least 1566. The reaction principle of operation was first introduced in 1863, and has continued ever since. The current ferry boat dates back to 1934, although it has been modernised several times since then.
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Coswig is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8862 latitude, 12.4501 longitude.
Coswig has a population of approximately 8,495 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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