It is situated between the slopes of the Löbauer Berg and the fertile hilly area of the Upper Lusatian Mountains.

It is the gateway to this volcanic mountainous area and is situated halfway between the cities of Bautzen, Görlitz and Zittau.

The league was revived in 1991, though it no longer holds political power and mostly acts as a tourism promotion board.

Another famous building is the Schminke House by German architect Hans Scharoun, one of the most important exponents of organic and expressionist architecture.

It is the biggest cast-iron tower in Europe and offers magnificent views of the Lusatian Highlands.