Lützschena-Stahmeln

Lützschena-Stahmeln is an area in the north-west of the city of Leipzig, a few miles upriver on the White Elster in what is now known as 'former' East Germany. It is known as the place where the wool merchant Maximilian Speck von Sternburg worked on his model sheep farm and beer brewery, and is still known today for his namesake: Sternburg.

Lützschena-Stahmeln
Stadtteil of Leipzig
Old Lützschena Town Hall
Old Lützschena Town Hall
Flag of Lützschena-Stahmeln
Flag
Location of Lützschena-Stahmeln
Lützschena-Stahmeln is located in Germany
Lützschena-Stahmeln
Lützschena-Stahmeln
Lützschena-Stahmeln is located in Saxony
Lützschena-Stahmeln
Lützschena-Stahmeln
Coordinates: 51°22′46″N 12°16′51″E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictUrban district
CityLeipzig
Area
 • Total16.86 km2 (6.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total4,115
 • Density240/km2 (630/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
04158, 04159
Dialling codes0341

Schloss Lützschena

The town of Lützschena was once home to an old castle, that was rebuilt several times. It has an adjoining park that is open to the public.

  • The castle in Speck von Sternburg's day
    The castle in Speck von Sternburg's day
  • The castle today
    The castle today
  • Signboard in the park
    Signboard in the park

References

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