Coswig is a town in the district of Wittenberg of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

During this time it was one of the most important cities North of the river Elbe.

In the 16th century Coswig was already connected to a drinking water pipe from Wörpen.

Weaving, pottery and farming played the most important role in economics.

The city was nearly completely destroyed by Hispanic troops during the Schmalkaldic War.