Leubnitz-Neuostra whispers tales of old. This district in Dresden’s south holds stories within its boundaries. Today, we will explore Leubnitz-Neuostra together.
Leubnitz-Neuostra lies about five kilometers southeast of Dresden’s city center. It sits slightly elevated at approximately 160 meters above sea level. The area offers a glimpse into Dresden’s past. The old village center of Altleubnitz is one of the best-preserved in Dresden. It gives Leubnitz-Neuostra a special charm.
Leubnitz’s history dates back to the 13th century. The name comes from the old Sorbian “Lubanicz”. It means “people of Luban”. Unlike many place names, it does not describe a geographical feature. It indicates a past ownership.
Since 1288, Leubnitz belonged to the Altzella Monastery near Nossen. A secular estate arose from this monastic estate. The “Zellesche Weg” was built as a connecting road to the monastery. It bypassed the city of Dresden. This road connected the monastery to its important cultivation areas around Leubnitz. The Zellesche Weg still exists as a street today.
In 1550, Elector Moritz secularized the estate. He placed it under the administration of the city of Dresden. Neuostra village was established in 1568. It was for farmers from Groß- and Kleinostra. Ostra was near the Elbe, west of Dresden. It was dissolved to create the Ostragehege and a fortification. The farmlands around Leubnitz were sufficient for both villages’ farmers.
Leubnitz and Neuostra merged on June 1, 1898. They formed a joint municipality. In 1903, the Leubnitz-Neuostra Town Hall was inaugurated. A planned merger with Torna and Gostritz did not happen. The village centers of Altleubnitz and Neuostra remain until today.
In 1902, Leubnitz-Neuostra connected to Dresden’s tram network. This line was discontinued in 1974. A bus line replaced it. Leubnitz-Neuostra was incorporated into Dresden in 1921. Much of the village center, bisected by the Leubnitzbach, is under historical preservation. After 1990, a new residential complex arose at the southern end.
Here in Leubnitz-Neuostra, you can find Altleubnitz and Neuostra village centers. You can see the Klosterteichplatz. The Klosterhof was rebuilt in the 1990s. The Leubnitz-Neuostra Church has a tower from the 12th century. Inside, there is a painted wooden ceiling from the 17th century. The epitaph of Oberlandbaumeister Johann Friedrich Karcher is inside the church. Johann Christian Kirchner created it.
The cemetery surrounding the church contains Johann Georg Palitzsch’s grave. He was known as the “farmer astronomer”.
Leubnitz-Neuostra offers a blend of history and peaceful village charm. It is easily accessible from Dresden. Its well-preserved village centers and historical landmarks invite exploration. Take a moment to appreciate this unique part of Dresden.