Day trip to the East German Rose Garden Forst (Lausitz)
Forst is located in Lusatia, East of Cottbus, situated on the River Neisse, directly on the border to Poland. The town experienced its heyday as the ‘Manchester of the East’ in the 19th and early 20th century. The textile industry brought wealth, which awakened the desire of textile workers to relax in the countryside. In 1913, a rose and horticultural exhibition was opened on the grounds of Wehrinsel in the South of the city to mark the 25th anniversary of Kaiser Wilhelm II's accession to the throne. It was such a success that it became a permanent exhibition, which later turned into the ‘East German Rose Garden Forst’.
The entire grounds of the East German Rose Garden are barrier-free. There are also bypasses at stairs, often on parallel paths. All paths are level, have a water-bound surface and are finished off with a promenade edge. This facilitates movement, not only for wheelchairs but also for pushchairs and walking aids, and ensures greater safety.
There are seating options at many points in the park for short breaks during the walk. Barrier-free sanitary facilities are also available at both entrances to the park.
