OberspreewaldLausitz

OberspreewaldLausitz is a district in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. It is located in the Lusatia region, a historical area in eastern Germany and western Poland. The district was formed in 2001 through the merger of the former districts of Senftenberg, Calau, and Luckau, and parts of the district of Guben. Its administrative seat is in Senftenberg.

The landscape of OberspreewaldLausitz is characterized by a mix of forests, lakes, and agricultural land. A significant feature is the Spreewald, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its extensive network of natural waterways and its unique cultural heritage. The region is also marked by its industrial past, particularly coal mining, which has led to significant landscape changes and ongoing recultivation efforts.

The district is home to a population that includes both German speakers and a Sorbian minority, a Slavic ethnic group with its own language and traditions. This cultural diversity is a notable aspect of OberspreewaldLausitz. Key economic sectors include agriculture, tourism, and increasingly, renewable energy. The district faces challenges related to structural economic transformation and demographic change. OberspreewaldLausitz is connected by a network of roads and railways, facilitating transport and tourism within the region and to other parts of Germany.