IBA-Terrassen
Visitor centre of the International Building Exhibition at Lake Großräschen with an exhibition on the transformation of the mining landscape; currently closed for renovation.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The IBA-Terrassen are one of around 30 projects of the Fürst-Pückler-Land International Building Exhibition, which accompanied the transformation of the Lusatian post-mining landscape between 2000 and 2010. The minimalist complex consists of three cube-shaped buildings linked by terraces, located between the landing stage, vineyard and viewpoint at Lake Großräschen.
In the first building, the visitor centre presented the exhibition “12 Questions – 12 Answers”, which explains the region's transformation: from open-cast lignite mining through preserved buildings and the vineyard on a former mining site to new housing by the lake. House 1 is also planned to house a restaurant and a multipurpose room in future.
Highlights
- Three cube-shaped buildings with terraces above Lake Großräschen
- Exhibition “12 Questions – 12 Answers”
- Vineyard on a former open-cast mining site
- Bistro with a view of the lake
Permanent exhibition
- 12 Fragen – 12 Antworten – The exhibition in House 1 answers twelve questions about the region's structural change and shows mining history, preserved buildings, the vineyard and new residential districts. It is not accessible during the renovation.
- Founded
- 2004
Admission & discounts
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Two disabled parking spaces, level ground between the buildings, lift to the event rooms; staff are trained to assist visitors with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
- Accessible parking
Satnav address: Seestraße 100, 01983 Großräschen. Two disabled parking spaces at the building.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Bistro with lake view (Seestraße 84–86) and snack bar.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
The IBA-Studierhaus as well as the Kurmärkersaal and Gute Stube on the market square can be rented for conferences, workshops and concerts; Houses 1 to 3 of the Terrassen cannot be booked during the renovation.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | From April to October there are guided walks around Lake Großräschen (on the second Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.) as well as vineyard tours; boat trips and bicycle hire are also available. |
