Lakes for a cool dip into the wet

As soon as the sun is out - the bathing season is opened. As we say „Get your bathing suit“ and off you go to Brandenburg! On a hot summers day there are many lakes and lidos in nature. Sunscreen and…

The BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport went into operation in October 2020. The former Schönefeld Airport was expanded by 970 hectares to a total area of 1,470 hectares. Directly under Terminal 1 is…

The most wonderful time of the year

Brandenburg in the glow of Christmas lights 2025

When the smell of roasted almonds, delicious little Mutzen and mulled wine wafts through the air and fairy lights transform the streets into magical alleys, it's time to visit a Christmas market!…

The West Havelland Dark Sky Reserve

Accessible for Everyone

We were planning a trip to gaze at the stars and planets in the West Havelland Dark Sky Reserve. How exciting! The West Havelland Nature Park has been a dark sky reserve since 2014. It is one of the…

One state, many facets: Brandenburg’s tourist regions

What can you expect here?

Immerse yourself in sparkling lakes such as Scharmützelsee or Werbellinsee, hike through the tranquil forests of the Schorfheide or along the streams of the Spreewald. Cycle through the vast expanses…

Your Brandenburg – full of adventure, nature and relaxation

Brandenburg’s travel regions offer a wealth of experiences – on foot, by bike or on the water: Hiking: Along winding paths through the Spreewald or the rolling hills of Märkische Schweiz. Cycling:…

Potsdam

City of palaces and gardens by the water

Visit the city of Potsdam with its marvellous palaces and gardens built by the Brandenburg-Prussian kings, most notably the world-famous Sanssouci Palace. See the historic city centre with impressive…

Spreewald

A unique water labyrinth and celebrated traditions

The Spreewald Forest is a one-of-a-kind lagoon-like water labyrinth in Europe under special UNESCO protection. The people in the southeast of Brandenburg have preserved long-standing traditions and…

Uckermark

Immerse yourself in serene nature paradises

We show you the Uckermark - one of the districts with the lowest population density in Germany. It is precisely this vastness and tranquillity that make the region so special. Creative people, artists…

Havelland

Land by the river

Havelland is a beautiful region in the west of Brandenburg - just outside Berlin - and a real insider tip for anyone looking for nature, culture and rural idyll. The area is characterised by wide…

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…

Ruppiner Seenland (Brandenburgische Seenplatte)

Water paradises and cultural enjoyment

The Ruppiner Seenland is considered one of the most attractive recreational areas for aquatic sports in Europe. Palaces with marvellous lake views, like in Rheinsberg, serve as magical backdrops for…

Fläming

Land of castles, paradise for hikers and skaters

The Fläming name is derived from the Belgian-born Flemings who once settled in this region southeast of Berlin. Forests and fields, rural churches and windmills, impressive castles and monasteries…

Barnimer Land (Brandenburgische Seenplatte)

Cultural and technical attractions with lots of nature at the gates of Berlin

Goodbye city, hello nature. The Barnimer Land outside of Berlin is the capital’s “green lung”. The Barnimer Feldmark and Barnim Nature Park virtually expand into Berlin’s city limit. The wooded…

Prignitz

Idyllic countryside with storks and lots of history

The Prignitz region with its austere landscape extends in the northwest of the state between Hamburg and Berlin. The quiet rural idyll sparks delight in the countryside’s simplicity of life. Nowhere…

Elbe-Elster-Land

Heath, orchards and industrial culture

Sprawling woodlands, meadow orchards and blossoming meadows define the landscape of the Elbe-Elster-Land. In the historic border region between Prussia and Saxony, you can discover the traces of the…

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…

Lausitzer Seenland

A vacation on new shores

Gigantic excavators once dug deep through the earth here. Today, the region draws holidaymakers for recreational purposes like fishing, swimming or surfing. Experience a transforming landscape in…

Activities & experiences

Spend your holidays in the State of Brandenburg bicycling through the woods and fields without seeing a soul, watching herons or beavers in their natural habitat or swimming with the family in one of…

Discover Brandenburg’s water paradises.

Experience Europe’s largest water area. Discover Brandenburg from the waterperspective and go by boat. Brandenburg encompasses about 3,000 lakes and over 30,000 kilometres of waterways, forming…

House boat & raft

Travelling on a house boat is a very special way to spend your holidays. Become a boat captain during the holidays and discover Brandenburg’s waters on a house boat. Your floating holiday home brings…

Water discoveries on a canoe, kayak and more

A different world begins just a short drive from Berlin. No noise, no jostling - instead water as far as the eye can see. Lakes, rivers, quiet canals, small streams. Over 3,000 lakes and tens of…

Going on a boat trip in Brandenburg

Experience Brandenburg from its most beautiful side. On the Ruppiner See and on rivers such as the Havel and Oder, you will sail past magnificent castles and dreamy towns. Let yourself be enchanted by…

Punt rides in Brandenburg

A Brandenburg-style exploratory tour: Go around the myriad of creeks and river landscapes on a traditional punt ride, passing by typical wooden houses while enjoying the idyllic nature around you.…