Nestled in Muskau's stunning bend landscape, Kromlau rhododendron park lies at the heart of the lake conservation area. A great many visitors from both near and far are drawn to Kromlau, not least when the park is transformed into a sea of blossoms while the evergreen rhododendrons and deciduous azaleas are in bloom. The basalt ensembles created by Friedrich Herrmann Roetschke that are dotted around the landscape park and especially the unique Rakotz Bridge are increasingly renowned, too. Indeed, countless photos of this mystical bridge can now be found online.

Kromlau Park was laid out by Roetschke, who is believed to have been inspired by Prince Pückler and his park in Bad Muskau.

The countless bizarre basalt artworks, many different species of oak tree, but also rare exotic woody plants that he had planted as well as the rococo-style stone sculptures that adorn the park count among Roetschke's influences in Kromlau. For reasons that remain unknown, he sold the property after 33 years.

The planting of rhododendrons and azaleas was commissioned by Count Friedrich Leopold von und zu Egloffstein from 1890. The park's moist, boggy soils and hollows proved ideal for this – so much so that

their cultivation developed into an industry of its own, with buyers all around the globe. From 1893 onwards, this task was entrusted to park inspector Georg Eichler, who was a founding member of the German dendrological society in 1892. He not only transformed Kromlau into a rhododendron park, but also complemented it with countless other rare woody plants.

The stately home sits at the centre of Kromlau Park. It affords a chequered history and was last renovated extensively in 2015. Today, it houses Kromlau's tourist information centre, along with a stylish room for weddings, a holiday apartment and further inviting rooms, which are also open to the public.