Bernstadt auf dem Eigen (Upper Sorbian: Bjenadźicy) is a town in the Görlitz district, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated 16 km north of Zittau, and 16 km southwest of Görlitz.

History

Within the German Empire (1871–1918), Bernstadt was part of the Kingdom of Saxony. Within the East German Bezirk Dresden, it was part of Kreis Löbau.

Notable residents

• Adolf Klose (1844–1923), machine engineer, Saxon State Railroad
• Herbert Seifert (1907–1996), mathematician
• Klaus Riedel (1907–1944), rocket pioneer