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Brautwiesenpark, the city park, and other green spaces invite visitors to play, exercise, and relax. Cinemas, museums, socio-cultural centers, hotels, and restaurants offer programs and activities for all age groups. 

The central location of the city center also allows convenient access to the train station, shops, and cultural institutions, either on foot or by public transport – everything important can be done within a short distance. Görlitz's city center combines living space, green spaces, workplaces, and leisure activities in a compact area.

• Playgrounds: Jochmannstraße, Lutherplatz, Sonnenhof, Wilhelmsplatz, Stadtpark, Brautwiesenbogen
• Schools: 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 grammar schools, 1 comprehensive school, 1 special needs school, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
• Public transport connections: Train station; central interchange Demianiplatz: bus lines A, B, C, D and N; tram lines 1 and 2
• Shopping facilities: 6 discount stores, 2 supermarkets, 3 drugstores, "City-Center" shopping mall, "Berliner Straße" shopping street 
• Other special features: city park, theater, Görlitz Municipal Hospital

City center map

Today, the Old Town is the district with the youngest residents. In the large squares and narrow streets, the people of Görlitz celebrate with their guests throughout the year at large festivals and nationally renowned markets, contributing to the vibrant and colorful atmosphere of the Old Town. Another highlight is the Old Town Bridge, which connects Görlitz with its Polish neighbor, Zgorzelec. Here, you can experience Europe up close!

• Playgrounds: Hugo-Keller-Straße, Uferstraße
• Public transport connections: Bus lines A and D
• Other special features: walking to Poland via the Old Town Bridge, historic Upper and Lower Market Squares

Site plan Historic Old Town

Life in this neighborhood is peaceful and tranquil, nestled among numerous large and small, old and lovingly restored historical monuments, somewhat removed from the hustle and bustle, yet still close to everything. Residents cherish their neighborhood for its peace and quiet in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. It is precisely this blend of comfortable living and a central, walkable location that makes this area so special – once you're here, you'll find it hard to leave.

• Playgrounds: At the Nikolai Tower
• Schools: 1 primary school
• Public transport connections: Tram lines 1 and 2, bus line D
• Other special features: historic St. Nicholas Cemetery

Map of Nikolaivorstadt

Rauschwalde has its own access to the B6 highway. The Rauschwalde train station offers connections to regional trains to the surrounding towns and villages, as well as to Dresden, the capital of Saxony. This district, located to the west, is very well connected to public transportation.

Diverse shopping opportunities, schools, daycare centers and small green oases make the district a popular place to live.

• Playgrounds: At the birch grove
• Schools: 1 primary school, 1 secondary school
• Public transport connections: Station platform; bus lines A, B and N
• Shopping centers: Retail park (discount store, butcher, baker, drugstore), 1 supermarket
• Other special features: Medical center, St. Carolus Hospital

Site plan Rauschwalde

The district stretches from the Gründerzeit-era streets along the train station to Promenadenstraße and also includes the villa districts of Reuterstraße and Holteistraße. With approximately 9,200 inhabitants, Südstadt is one of the most populous districts. The railway tracks separate the Gründerzeit-era neighborhoods of Südstadt from the adjacent city center, while important transport infrastructure such as the viaduct, the Blockhausbrücke bridge, and various tunnels support traffic in the city and the surrounding region.

• Playgrounds: Sattigplatz, Sechsstädteplatz, August-Bebel-Platz, Park Railway, Kreuzkirchenpark
• Schools: 1 primary school, 1 secondary school, 1 vocational school center
• Public transport connections: Tram lines 1 and 2; Bus line B
• Supermarkets: 1 discount store
• Other special features: zoo, swimming pool

Site plan South City

The district is characterized by single-family and multi-family homes, including numerous cultural monuments and villas of former industrial magnates. Besides top-class equestrian sports, the Rosenhof Görlitz in Biesnitz offers a diverse range of leisure activities, culinary delights, and entertainment for younger guests.

Tram line 2 connects the district directly with the city center. A central shopping area and various service providers ensure that everything needed can be reached on foot.

• Playgrounds: Children's Play Land, Christian-Heuck Street
• Public transport connections: Tram line 2, bus line N
• Supermarkets: 1 discount store
• Other special features: Landeskrone, observatory

Site plan Biesnitz

The abundance of green spaces provides a pleasant environment, while the shopping facilities, kindergartens, and modern primary school enrich life here. The nearby Berzdorf Lake is easily accessible as a local recreation area. The residential area is quiet and relaxed – a place where young and old alike can feel at home.

• Playgrounds: Stauffenbergstraße
• Schools: 2 primary schools, 1 special needs school
• Public transport connections: Tram line 1; bus lines E and F
• Shopping centers: 2 discount stores, 1 supermarket
• Other special features: Lake Berzdorf, cold storage

Site plan Weinhübel

The area consists of several former farmsteads and numerous single-family homes. To this day, the district retains a rural character. Many families appreciate the peaceful location, as they can reach both the city center and Königshufen in just a few minutes.

Another special feature is Klingewald Castle - a manor house from 1649, which was renovated between 1992 and 1999.

• Public transport connection: Bus line D
• Other special features: Klingewalde Castle

Site plan Klingewalde

The district borders a large industrial park with numerous shops and services. Federal highways run along the northern edge of the district, leading to the "Görlitz" motorway junction. The city center is just a few minutes away by tram line 1.

• Playgrounds: Skatepark Scultetusstraße, Kidrontal
• Schools: 1 primary school, 1 secondary school
• Public transport connections: Tram lines 1 and 2
• Shopping centers: "Neiße-Park" shopping center, 1 discount store, 1 supermarket, 1 drugstore
• Other special features: Kidrontal festival grounds

Site plan Königshufen