Cottbus is a typical student town so students have a lot of privileges. All museums, cultural and entertainment centers offer young people significant discounts.
A large part of shops and museums closes very early, almost all of them stop working as early as 7:00 pm. Grocery stores close their doors first.
For active tourists, the best time to visit the city is the summer. In the warm season, vacationers are offered much more activities, they can see beautiful natural areas and sights.
1 Cottbus is a popular destination among budget travelers who want to save on hotel services. Hotels here are cheaper than in Berlin, and you can get to the capital by train in just an hour and a half.
1 Active tourists who expect to explore surrounding areas should consider renting a private car. Many nature reserves and lakes are easily accessible by car.
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