![16.02.2008 01640 Coswig, Am Spitzberg 18 und 20: Das im Volksmund als Schloß Coswig (GMP: 51.143833,13.595358) bezeichnete Gebäudeensemble wurde 1912/13 als Villa für mehrere Familien erbaut. Seit 1926 ist es im Besitz der Landesversicherungsanstalt Sachsen, die es als Lungenheilstätte nutzte. Dazu wurde 1930/31 die Nummer 18 als Beamtenwohnhaus an das Sanatoriums angefügt. Derzeit Leerstand. [DSCN31515.TIF]20080216020DR.JPG(c)Blobelt](https://prod-images.planyourroadtrips.com/img/city-images/coswig-de-518862-124501/3-20080216020DR_Coswig_Am_Spitzberg_18_20_Schlo__Coswig.jpg?w=1080&q=80&f=webp)
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Coswig
Saxony-Anhalt, Germany · Europe
About Coswig
Coswig sits on the route: 10 minutes from Wörlitz.
Coswig is in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, with about 8,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Wörlitz, about 5 km away.
The Coswig Ferry, also known as the Wörlitz Coswig Ferry, is a cable ferry across the Elbe river between Coswig and Wörlitz in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The ferry is owned by the municipality of Coswig.
The ferry crosses a distance of about 125 metres (410 ft), taking about 5 minutes. Technically, the ferry is aRead more
reaction ferry, which is propelled by the current of the water. The ferry is attached to a floating cable which is anchored firmly in the riverbed upstream of the ferry. To operate the ferry, it is angled into the current, causing the force of the current to swing the ferry across the river on the cable.
A ferry has operated at the site since at least 1566. The reaction principle of operation was first introduced in 1863, and has continued ever since. The current ferry boat dates back to 1934, although it has been modernised several times since then.
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The nearest famous roads are AVUS.
Where is Coswig?
Coswig is in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, about 5 km from Wörlitz.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,495
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 51.8862, 12.4501
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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