PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
E
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Elsterwerda
EuropeGermanyBrandenburg

Elsterwerda

Brandenburg, Germany · Europe

About Elsterwerda

Elsterwerda is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hohenleipisch, 57km from Spreewald.

Elsterwerda is a town located in Brandenburg, Germany. With a population of 9,694, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Elsterwerda 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 Elsterwerda to your route.

About Elsterwerda

Elsterwerda (German pronunciation: [ˌɛlstɐˈvɛʁda] ; Lower Sorbian: Wikow) is a town in the Elbe-Elster district, in southwestern Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated on the Black Elster river, 48 km northwest of Dresden, and 11 km southeast of Bad Liebenwerda.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Elsterwerda

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Elsterwerda.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Elsterwerda.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Elsterwerda?

Elsterwerda offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Elsterwerda?

Plan your road trip to Elsterwerda with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Elsterwerda as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Elsterwerda located?

Elsterwerda is located in Brandenburg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4604 latitude, 13.5200 longitude.

What is the population of Elsterwerda?

Elsterwerda has a population of approximately 9,694 people, making it a town in Germany.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Elsterwerda as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Elsterwerda. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
9,694
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Brandenburg
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.4604, 13.5200

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

Full driving guide for Germany

Tags

EuropeGermanyBrandenburgTown

Worth the detour from Elsterwerda

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Lausitzring

High-banked oval and grand prix circuit in the Lusatian lignite country, once host to CART and DTM and now the DEKRA test arena: one of Europe's only American-style superspeedways.

29 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Albrechtsburg Meissen

Germany's oldest castle-palace towering over the Elbe at Meissen, birthplace of European porcelain.

33 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Moritzburg Castle

A symmetrical baroque hunting palace rising from its own lake near Dresden, famous as a Cinderella film location.

34 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Frauenkirche Dresden

A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.

48 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Zwinger Palace

A masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Dresden, housing the Old Masters Picture Gallery with works by Raphael and Vermeer.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Spreewald

A UNESCO biosphere of countless waterways and forest, explored by traditional punt and famous for spicy gherkins.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Elsterwerda.

Hohenleipisch

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 2,562

Plessa

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 3,283

Gröden

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,636

Nauwalde

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,119

Bad Liebenwerda

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 10,890

Hirschfeld

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 1,436

Zabeltitz

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 3,047

Rückersdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km away

Plan a trip around Elsterwerda

Germany road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Elsterwerda

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence