• Am Scharmützelsee in Bad Saarow, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Yorck Maecke

Seenland Oder-Spree By the water. In the green. With culture.

The land between Berlin, the Oder and the Spreewald surprises with exciting contrasts and an eventful history. Gentle hills meet deep forests, old village centres meet quiet avenues. Places such as the Schlaubetal, Märkische Schweiz and Oderbruch invite you to discover nature at your own pace - on foot or by bike. Brandenburg's two largest lakes, Schwielochsee and Scharmützelsee, offer ideal conditions for water sports and water fun.the best highlights you don't want to miss.
If you love old towns, monasteries and churches, you've come to the right place.

Let's go! We show you how to spend the perfect day in the Seenland Oder-Spree, give you useful tips and recommendations regarding your vacation and reveal the best highlights you don't want to miss.

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Off to an aquatic adventure

More than 200 lakes, plus rivers, canals and quiet bays - the Oder-Spree lake district is a landscape characterised by water. Anyone travelling here will find their own rhythm: sailing on the Scharmützelsee, leisurely paddling on the Spree or drifting quietly on a houseboat. Numerous natural and public beaches and baths are perfect for a refreshing swim on a hot summer's day.

 

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Hafen Bad Saarow Hafen Bad Saarow, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Yorck Maecke
Segelboot auf Scharmützelsee Segelboot auf Scharmützelsee, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann
Floßtour auf dem Schwielochsee Floßtour auf dem Schwielochsee, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Julia Nimke
    Hafen Bad Saarow Hafen Bad Saarow, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Yorck Maecke
  • Segelboot auf Scharmützelsee Segelboot auf Scharmützelsee, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann
  • Floßtour auf dem Schwielochsee Floßtour auf dem Schwielochsee, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Julia Nimke

Hiking along lakes, rivers and quiet shores

In the wild and seemingly enchanted Schlaubetal in the southeastern part of the Seenland Oder-Spree you can go hiking on the Schlaubetal trail, cutting through one of Germany's most beautiful creek valleys. There is an unprecedented biodiversity, and scores of windmills, such as the Ragower Mühle, emerge along the hiking trail. Today, these windmills operate as restaurants, serving regional specialities.

Another hiking paradise is the Märkische Schweiz with its dense network of hiking trails, among them the quality certified Märkische Schweiz nature park trail. Discover the fascinating landscape of this smallest and oldest nature park with its picturesque forests, lakes, hills and gorges.

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Morgenstimmung an der Müggelspree Morgenstimmung an der Müggelspree, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann
Blick auf den Straussee vor Strausberg Blick auf den Straussee vor Strausberg, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Matthias Schäfer
Wanderschilder der Naturparkroute Märkische Schweiz Wanderschilder der Naturparkroute Märkische Schweiz, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann
    Morgenstimmung an der Müggelspree Morgenstimmung an der Müggelspree, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann
  • Blick auf den Straussee vor Strausberg Blick auf den Straussee vor Strausberg, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Matthias Schäfer
  • Wanderschilder der Naturparkroute Märkische Schweiz Wanderschilder der Naturparkroute Märkische Schweiz, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann

What families can experience here

  • Scharmützelbob Scharmützelbob, Picture: Scharmützelbob

Petting zoos and wildlife parks offer animal encounters for young and old explorers. For example at the Frankfurt (Oder) Wildlife Park or Fürstenwalde Zoo. Among the great guarantees of fun in the Oder-Spree Lakeland region are hands-on adventure parks for children. The Scharmützelbob in Petersdorf near Bad Saarow with its year-round tobogganing fun and the ‘Scharmuntzelland’ in Wendisch Rietz offer the perfect combination of animal and leisure park for young and old.

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Monastery, garden, brewing art in Neuzelle

In the heart of Neuzelle lies one of the most impressive monastery complexes in Brandenburg with its magnificent collegiate church and important baroque garden. The Neuzell brewery has been passionately brewing speciality beers here since 1416.

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  • Kloster Neuzelle Kloster Neuzelle, Picture: TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH/Steffen Lehmann

Highlights in Seenland-Oder-Spree

Bootsvermietung Ab auf den See, Foto: NOMIE87, Robert Kähler

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A rather special kind of boat rental awaits you in the harbour at the open-air stage directly at Kurpark Bad Saarow opposite the…
A rather special kind of boat rental awaits you in the harbour at the open-air stage…
A rather special kind of boat rental awaits you in the harbour at the open-air stage directly at Kurpark Bad Saarow opposite the Esplanade…
A rather special kind of boat rental awaits you in the harbour at the open-air stage directly at Kurpark Bad Saarow opposite the Esplanade…
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Bootsvermietung Ab auf den See, Foto: NOMIE87, Robert Kähler
Stiftskirche, picture: Dr. Martin Salesch

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In 1268 Margrave Heinrich von Meißen donated the Neuzelle monastery. In the 15th century the abbey was repeatedly destroyed by…
In 1268 Margrave Heinrich von Meißen donated the Neuzelle monastery. In the 15th century…
In 1268 Margrave Heinrich von Meißen donated the Neuzelle monastery. In the 15th century the abbey was repeatedly destroyed by Hussites and…
In 1268 Margrave Heinrich von Meißen donated the Neuzelle monastery. In the 15th century the abbey was repeatedly destroyed by Hussites and…
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Stiftskirche, picture: Dr. Martin Salesch
Schlaubetal-Wanderweg bei Bremsdorf, Foto: Steffen Lehmann, Lizenz: TMB-Fotoarchiv

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The Schlaubetal hiking trail winds through the wildly romantic Schlaubetal and babbles like a mountain stream through the narrow…
The Schlaubetal hiking trail winds through the wildly romantic Schlaubetal and babbles…
The Schlaubetal hiking trail winds through the wildly romantic Schlaubetal and babbles like a mountain stream through the narrow valley. …
The Schlaubetal hiking trail winds through the wildly romantic Schlaubetal and babbles like a mountain stream through the narrow valley. …
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Schlaubetal-Wanderweg bei Bremsdorf, Foto: Steffen Lehmann, Lizenz: TMB-Fotoarchiv
Scharmützelbob - all year round tobogganing, Foto: Florian Läufer, Lizenz: Seenland Oder-Spree

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At the heart of Brandenburg in the Bad Saarow-Scharmützelsee recreation area, young and old alike can have ultimate tobogganing…
At the heart of Brandenburg in the Bad Saarow-Scharmützelsee recreation area, young and…
At the heart of Brandenburg in the Bad Saarow-Scharmützelsee recreation area, young and old alike can have ultimate tobogganing fun at…
At the heart of Brandenburg in the Bad Saarow-Scharmützelsee recreation area, young and old alike can have ultimate tobogganing fun at…
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Scharmützelbob - all year round tobogganing, Foto: Florian Läufer, Lizenz: Seenland Oder-Spree
Cycling near Fürstenwalde , Foto: Florian Läufer, Lizenz: Seenland Oder-Spree

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Wonderful nature, fields, forest and lots of water. On this one-way bike tour between Fürstenwalde, Grünheide and Erkner you can…
Wonderful nature, fields, forest and lots of water. On this one-way bike tour between…
Wonderful nature, fields, forest and lots of water. On this one-way bike tour between Fürstenwalde, Grünheide and Erkner you can finally…
Wonderful nature, fields, forest and lots of water. On this one-way bike tour between Fürstenwalde, Grünheide and Erkner you can finally…
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Cycling near Fürstenwalde , Foto: Florian Läufer, Lizenz: Seenland Oder-Spree
Kanutour auf der Spree, Foto: Seenland Oder-Spree/Florian Läufer

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A canoe tour is the best way to explore the river Spree with its attractive natural environment. It is the perfect way to combine…
A canoe tour is the best way to explore the river Spree with its attractive natural…
A canoe tour is the best way to explore the river Spree with its attractive natural environment. It is the perfect way to combine active…
A canoe tour is the best way to explore the river Spree with its attractive natural environment. It is the perfect way to combine active…
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Kanutour auf der Spree, Foto: Seenland Oder-Spree/Florian Läufer
Bootsvermietung Ab auf den See, Foto: NOMIE87, Robert Kähler

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A rather special kind of boat rental awaits you in the harbour at the open-air stage directly at Kurpark Bad Saarow opposite the…
A rather special kind of boat rental awaits you in the harbour at the open-air stage…
A rather special kind of boat rental awaits you in the harbour at the open-air stage directly at Kurpark Bad Saarow opposite the Esplanade…
A rather special kind of boat rental awaits you in the harbour at the open-air stage directly at Kurpark Bad Saarow opposite the Esplanade…
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Bootsvermietung Ab auf den See, Foto: NOMIE87, Robert Kähler
Stiftskirche, picture: Dr. Martin Salesch

Neuzelle Cistercian Abbey Neuzelle Cistercian Abbey Neuzelle Cistercian Abbey Neuzelle Cistercian Abbey

In 1268 Margrave Heinrich von Meißen donated the Neuzelle monastery. In the 15th century the abbey was repeatedly destroyed by…
In 1268 Margrave Heinrich von Meißen donated the Neuzelle monastery. In the 15th century…
In 1268 Margrave Heinrich von Meißen donated the Neuzelle monastery. In the 15th century the abbey was repeatedly destroyed by Hussites and…
In 1268 Margrave Heinrich von Meißen donated the Neuzelle monastery. In the 15th century the abbey was repeatedly destroyed by Hussites and…
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Stiftskirche, picture: Dr. Martin Salesch
Schlaubetal-Wanderweg bei Bremsdorf, Foto: Steffen Lehmann, Lizenz: TMB-Fotoarchiv

Across the Schlaubetal - Discovery Tour Across the Schlaubetal - Discovery Tour Across the Schlaubetal - Discovery Tour Across the Schlaubetal - Discovery Tour
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The Schlaubetal hiking trail winds through the wildly romantic Schlaubetal and babbles like a mountain stream through the narrow…
The Schlaubetal hiking trail winds through the wildly romantic Schlaubetal and babbles…
The Schlaubetal hiking trail winds through the wildly romantic Schlaubetal and babbles like a mountain stream through the narrow valley. …
The Schlaubetal hiking trail winds through the wildly romantic Schlaubetal and babbles like a mountain stream through the narrow valley. …
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Schlaubetal-Wanderweg bei Bremsdorf, Foto: Steffen Lehmann, Lizenz: TMB-Fotoarchiv
Scharmützelbob - all year round tobogganing, Foto: Florian Läufer, Lizenz: Seenland Oder-Spree

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At the heart of Brandenburg in the Bad Saarow-Scharmützelsee recreation area, young and…
At the heart of Brandenburg in the Bad Saarow-Scharmützelsee recreation area, young and old alike can have ultimate tobogganing fun at…
At the heart of Brandenburg in the Bad Saarow-Scharmützelsee recreation area, young and old alike can have ultimate tobogganing fun at…
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Scharmützelbob - all year round tobogganing, Foto: Florian Läufer, Lizenz: Seenland Oder-Spree