Altdöberner See: Refurbishment until 2030 - tourists can come!

Altdöberner See: Refurbishment until 2030 - tourists can come!

In the heart of Lusatia, a lot is happening: the Altdöberner See, a former opencast mine, will be fit for tourism by 2030. The renovation is currently underway and the progress is visible. Uwe Steinhuber, spokesman for the mining renover LMBV, recently indicated that after the flooding, the lake will soon open the gates for those seeking relaxation from 1998. The end of the work is sought for 2030 and the interest is great.

A look at the numbers: The Altdöberner See extends over 898 hectares and reaches a maximum depth of 67 meters. At the current status, in the summer of 2025, the lake is already 90% filled. The flood work should be completed by 2028, and despite the progress, there are still some challenges. For example, some channels have to be completed, and the banking is currently being worked on to secure and stabilize them. In addition, another large device is in use that will support this process.

active leisure activities and artistic history

The leisure activities on Lake Altdöberner are already developing, so there are paved business routes that are perfect for cycling. A special highlight is the Pritzen Peninsula, which protrudes into the lake. In addition, the region is reminiscent of past cultural events: During the European Biennals in 1993 and 1995, around 23 art objects were created. Some of these works of art have now been weathered or disappeared, but the remains offer an interesting insight into the history of the area.

The day of the open construction site on September 20 of this year is also planned, where interested people can find out more about the state of affairs. Until the Altdöberner See opens its doors to the general public, it is intensively working on transforming it into an attractive tourist area.

model function in international context

what happens in Lusatia also arouses international interest. A delegation from Australia visits the region to learn more about dealing with mining liabilities. Lusatia is considered a model when it comes to dealing with industrial change. The region not only has economic relevance through the mining and energy industry, but also relies on innovative strategies for the tourist use of its former opencast mine. Das Knowledge reports of the positive examples of how the tourist use of the mountain bries and the initiatives for new industries that could make the region an attraction.