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There's this one moment when you set down your bags, open the window, and Zittau's oldtown quietly says hello – a church tower somewhere, cobblestones below, and a kind ofcalm you rarely find in a town this old. Right here, in the heart of the historiccentre, is your home for a while.Our apartment is bright, modern and put together with real care – nothing off theshelf. A fully equipped kitchen with an oven for whatever you feel like cooking, fastfree WiFi, a comfortable living area with a TV for a lazy evening in, and a bed you'llhappily sink into after a long day outdoors. Because we know how annoying it is to huntfor parking on holiday, your own on-site spot is waiting for you. And after a day ofexploring, the private hot tub is the perfect way to unwind – warm water, quietevening, nothing else on the agenda.Travelling with your dog? Bring them along. Coming as a family? Children are verywelcome. This is a place to genuinely feel at home, not just somewhere to sleep.Zittau is one of those towns you underestimate – until you're there. A market squarewith baroque fountains and a proud old town hall, narrow lanes where nearly everyhouse has a story, and right in the middle a real world treasure: the Great ZittauLenten Veil of 1472, a vast, centuries-old painted cloth of a kind you'll find almostnowhere else on earth. It hangs in the Church of the Holy Cross, and even people whousually shrug at museums end up standing in front of it, quietly amazed. Climb thetower of St. John's afterwards and the whole old town – with the mountains behind it –lies at your feet.And then there's the nature that starts practically at the doorstep. The ZittauMountains are Germany's smallest range – but don't underestimate them. Strangesandstone rock formations, deep forests, viewpoints where you briefly forget to keepwalking. There are trails for every level, from an easy family stroll to the Nonnenfelsenrocks up to the Lausche, the region's highest peak, with a view across three countries.In Jonsdorf the old millstone quarries and the butterfly house are worth a stop; inOybin, the legendary monastery ruins that once inspired the painter Caspar DavidFriedrich.On two wheels? Even better. The region is a dream for cycling – gently along the Neisseriver, across into the Czech Republic and Poland, or up into the hills if you want achallenge. And motorcyclists absolutely get their money's worth here: the windingcountry roads through Upper Lusatia and over the borders are pure joy. Just ask us –we're happy to share our favourite loops and the best places to stop along the way.One thing you simply have to do, especially with kids: ride the Zittau narrow-gaugesteam railway, known to everyone here as "the Bimmelbahn". A real steam engine thatpuffs and whistles its way up to Oybin and Jonsdorf. The smell of coal and steam, therattle of the old carriages, the whistle before every bend – that's hands-on nostalgia,in summer just as much as in deep winter with snow on the trees.But maybe the best thing about Zittau is where it sits: right in the three-countrycorner. Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic – all three just minutes away. A coffeein the old town in the morning, a trip into the Czech Republic at midday, an eveningstroll in Poland? Here that's completely normal. Görlitz is a must: Germany'seasternmost town, about half an hour away, so beautifully and completely preserved thathalf of Hollywood has filmed here – locals fondly call it "Görliwood". Cross the bridgeand you're on foot in Polish Zgorzelec: two countries, one walk.If you like things original and a little out of time, drive out to Obercunnersdorf –one of the loveliest timber-framed villages anywhere. This special "Umgebinde" style ofbuilding, part half-timber, part log room, is found almost only here in this borderregion of the three countries. A walk through the village feels as if time has beengently paused, in the best possible way.And one more gem just around the corner: Herrnhut. The famous Herrnhut star – theMoravian star many of you might know from your own Christmas window – was born righthere. In the workshop you can watch the stars still being made by hand, point by point.It's a lovely trip all year round, and almost magical in Advent, when the whole regionsmells of gingerbread and the windows glow with stars.Because that's the thing: Zittau has its own face in every season. Spring, when theforests turn green again. Summer at the nearby Olbersdorf lake, where you can jump inafter a hike. Golden autumn in the mountains, when the rocks glow above the colouredwoods. And Advent, when the stars and light arches shine in the windows and the wholeplace smells of Christmas.We're the Richter family, your hosts – and we simply love sharing this corner of theworld. Ask us anything: the best bakery, the finest route for bike or motorbike, thequietest spot for a walk, or where to eat well in the evening. We're looking forward tomeeting you – and to you falling for Zittau just like we did. See you soon in UpperLusatia!