What’s behind it?

The Scheibe Lake is considered THE home lake of Hoyerswerda. The central goal is to connect Hoyerswerda and the region to the lake, i.e., to strengthen the lake’s recreational function for the local population, improve access routes, and create attractions. Less than ten minutes from the city centre, the former open-pit mine is set to become a symbol of transformation and an example of the economic, attractive, and socially and environmentally sustainable use of a post-mining landscape.

A key objective of the structural change in the Lusatian coalfield is to increase the attractiveness of the Lusatian Lake District as a destination for holidays and recreation by further improving the range of tourism offerings in the region. With the planned development on the western shore of Scheibe Lake, the city of Hoyerswerda will be more strongly integrated into the broader context of the Lusatian Lake District as a tourism region. It is also expected that this will have a positive impact on the quality of life in Hoyerswerda.

The overall concept consists of two structural transformation projects:

Project 1 – “Recreation and Sustainable Tourism at Scheibe Lake/Hoyerswerda”:

Infrastructure and Media Technological Development of the Western Shore of Scheibe Lake into a Centre for Recreation and Sustainable Tourism through the development of access routes, the construction of a landmark offering views over the Lusatian Lake District, an adjacent bathing area with a promenade, a snack bar, and a permanently installed pier that can be used as a venue for events.

Project 2 – “Sustainable Tourism Development in the Scheibe Lake/Hoyerswerda Region”:

To revitalise and enhance the attractiveness of the beach on the western shore of Scheibe Lake, a multipurpose building (for gastronomy/events, facilities for the management of the pier or jetty, and water rescue services) and a smaller building for seasonal catering services for beachgoers will be constructed.

Additionally, the subproject “Experience Trail” will be implemented. This involves the creation of design elements along the experience trail (including the construction of rest and viewing spots along the cycling circuit, creation of rest areas, and play and sports stations) as engaging and varied points to extend the length of stay at the Scheibe Lake destination, even outside the bathing season.

Short description:

The western shore of Scheibe Lake will be developed in terms of infrastructure and media technology to create a centre for recreation and sustainable tourism. Plans include a landmark offering views over the Lusatian Lake District, a bathing area with a promenade, a snack bar, and a pier that can be used as a venue for events. To enhance the attractiveness of the beach, a multipurpose building (for gastronomy, events, and water rescue services) and a smaller seasonal catering building will be constructed. Additionally, the experience trail will be developed with rest and viewing spots, relaxation areas, as well as play and sports stations, to extend the duration of stay even outside the bathing season.

Project 1 – “Recreation and Sustainable Tourism at Scheibe Lake/Hoyerswerda”:

• District Heating Supply
• Construction of a Pier, Slipway, and Docking Station
• Creation of the Beach with a Promenade and Compensatory Measures
• Construction of an Accessible Landmark with an Observation Deck
• Development of Outdoor Areas with Technical Equipment
• Construction of a Catering Facility

Project 2 – “Sustainable Tourism Development in the Scheibe Lake/Hoyerswerda Region”:

• Construction of a large multipurpose building for gastronomy and events (including rooms for the management of the pier or jetty, as well as water rescue services)
• Construction of a smaller multipurpose building for seasonal catering services
• Implementation of the Experience Trail with rest areas, play stations, and viewing points

Contribution to structural change:

• Creation and securing of jobs and training positions in the tourism sector
• Expansion of the tourism offerings in the region
• Revitalisation of tourism-related industries
• Inducing private investments

Numbers and Facts:

Sources:

Press Kit, 5th Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee on 29 May 2023
Press Kit, 7th Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee on 5 June 2024