Boot auf dem Wolziger See, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Frank Liebke

Dahme-Seenland - your holiday region

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Tourismusverband Dahme-Seen e.V.
Bahnhofsvorplatz 5
15711 Königs Wusterhausen

Dahme-Seenland Water paradise away from the hustle and bustle

Want to know what Brandenburg is all about? Then come to the Dahme Lake District. The landscape south of Berlin is characterised by wide, rolling heathland and pine forests. On warm days, the forest smells intense, spicy and resinous - only a pine forest smells like this. This impressive natural landscape in Brandenburg, between Berlin and the Spreewald, is a wonderful place to slow down. Over 70 lakes, connected by rivers, streams, and canals, stretch out like a living network through the scenery. This water labyrinth feels untouched, almost magical – a place where the silence of nature surrounds you and allows you to leave everyday life behind. Glide through the water in a canoe, houseboat, or motorboat and feel the tranquility.

But there's even more going on here. We show you how to spend the perfect day at Dahme-Seenland, give you tips and recommendations for vacation and reveal the best highlights you don't want to miss. What is there to see?

What is there to see?

The region to the south of Berlin is a paradise for anyone who enjoys travelling by houseboat or canoe or who wants to get active with a surfboard or water skiing. Interesting museums give you an insight into the region's history and culture. For example, you can travel back in time to the 1920s at the local history museum in Königs Wusterhausen. There is an originally furnished living room, a children's room, a kitchen and a laundry room where you can see the first wooden tub washing machine. Königs Wusterhausen Palace and Gardens was the autumn residence of King Frederick William I, known as the ‘Soldier King’. Today you can follow in his footsteps. Go even further back in time at the ‘Germanic Settlement’ open-air museum.

Luftbild Zeuthener See, Picture: Landkreis Dahme-Spreewald/Michael Zalewski

Familien-Kanutour im Naturpark Dahme-Heideseen, Picture: Tourismusverband Dahme-Seenland e.V./Michael Handelmann

Wakeboarder in Aktion, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann

Luftbild Zeuthener See, Picture: Landkreis Dahme-Spreewald/Michael Zalewski

Familien-Kanutour im Naturpark Dahme-Heideseen, Picture: Tourismusverband Dahme-Seenland e.V./Michael Handelmann
Wakeboarder in Aktion, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann

Ultimate meeting place for water sports enthusiasts

The numerous natural beaches in Dahme-Seenland are a paradise for all outdoor enthusiasts. Imagine feeling the sun on your skin and the refreshing water all around you on the glistening shores of Lake Teupitz, Lake Zeuthen in Eichwalde or Lake Wolzig in Kolberg. The crystal-clear water quality promises unforgettable fun and pure joy in the water. No wonder the Dahme Lakeland is considered the ultimate Eldorado for water sports enthusiasts - whether sailing, surfing, water skiing or stand-up paddling. Here you can live out your passion, experience new adventures and enjoy unforgettable moments surrounded by nature.

Always present: the river Dahme

Radler und Boot an der Dahme, Picture: Tourismusverband Dahme-Seenland e.V./Kein Urheber bekannt

The Dahme cycle path invites you to discover the beauty of the region in a very special way. For experienced cyclists, the 120-kilometre tour on the well-maintained path is a real challenge, allowing you to experience the landscape to the full. Those who prefer to take it easier can enjoy the journey along the river over several days, from its source to its mouth in Berlin-Köpenick. This gives you the opportunity to feel nature and there is plenty of time for sightseeing along the way.

Nature, history and adventure

Set off and explore the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park on a hike or cycle tour. The vast heathland criss-crossed by the River Dahme with its many rare plant and animal species is specially protected in the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park. Pond turtles and ospreys are at home here. Mittenwalde is home to the highest accessible church tower in Brandenburg and offers a unique view. A day trip to Teupitz, Groß Köris and Prieros and the small villages is also worthwhile to learn about Brandenburg's history. There is a lot to learn about the history and traditions of this region at the Prieros local history museum.
But the Dahme-Seenland can also be different, as it is home to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). On the visitor terrace at BER Airport, you can watch aeroplanes large and small take off and land. Want to fly yourself? Then it's time for a stopover at the Hurricane Factory Berlin, near the airport. Germany's largest wind tunnel makes the dream of free flight come true.

Miethsluch im Naturpark Dahme-Heideseen, Picture: Sonnenberg

St. Moritzkirche in Mittenwalde, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann

Hurricane factory, Picture: Hurricane Factory Berlin GmbH/Judith Klapper

Miethsluch im Naturpark Dahme-Heideseen, Picture: Sonnenberg

St. Moritzkirche in Mittenwalde, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann
Hurricane factory, Picture: Hurricane Factory Berlin GmbH/Judith Klapper

Where Royalty Meets Industry

Between quiet walls and wide fields, the landscape around Königs Wusterhausen tells stories of life in the past. Castles, museums and technical monuments bear witness to this. Tracing Prussian history, Königs Wusterhausen is home to the castle of the Soldier King, where King Frederick William I held his legendary tobacco meetings. It was here that he founded his imperial guard, which consisted of tall young men, the so-called ‘Langen Kerls’. In 1913, Kaiser Wilhelm II held his last royal hunt in the town of Dubrow near Königs Wusterhausen.

The standardised industrial facilities and residential buildings built in Wildau at the beginning of the 20th century are now considered a cultural and historical monument of the highest order.

Schloss Königs Wusterhausen im Herbst, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Frank Liebke

Why bother flying to the South Sea?

Warm water, tropical greenery and time that seems to stand still. There's no shortage of tropical fun in Dahme-Seenland: Tropical Islands, the world's largest indoor rainforest, guarantees you an extraordinary swimming experience.

Südseestrand im Tropical Islands, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Roland Keusch

A living monument to industrial history

Luftbild Wildau, Picture: Landkreis Dahme-Spreewald/Michael Zalewski

Around 1900, BMAG built a modern factory estate in Wildau - with comfortable flats, gardens and close proximity to the factory. The result was a unique ensemble of industrial halls and residential buildings that still impresses today with its quality, uniformity and functionality.

Dahme-Seenland Water paradise away from the hustle and bustle

What is there to see?

Ultimate meeting place for water sports enthusiasts

Always present: the river Dahme

Nature, history and adventure

Where Royalty Meets Industry

Why bother flying to the South Sea?

A living monument to industrial history

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