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…
All year round, top-class events are held on the palace grounds of Schloss Neuhardenberg, ranging from readings to theatre performances and concerts. Neuhardenberg Palace – a gem and stage to the…
The Oder and Spree River, as well as the many lakes like Schwieloch- and Scharmützelsee (the two biggest lakes in Brandenburg), offer the perfect conditions for aquatic sports and water fun. The…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
The “Alligator” lies quietly on Lake Gundelack in Lindow (Mark), waiting for people to come by. No kidding! The “Alligator” is the name of an unusual canoe, specially developed and built in…
Who writes here? Judith Smykowski lives in Berlin. She is a spokesperson and editor for “Sozialhelden”, an organisation in Berlin and a columnist for the taz newspaper.
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…
Be prepared for your trip to Brandenburg and Potsdam. Here you can download brochures with information on places of interest in Brandenburg. A selection of brochures and a map can be downloaded…
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…
Trails range from easy to challenging. Formed during the glacial period, deep pine woods and crystal clear lakes invite you to go on an extensive hiking adventure. The variety of signposted trails…
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…
Go on a barrier-free journey through the Region of Brandenburg For disabled people Brandenburg offers many opportunities for relaxed travelling. Our bloggers have undertaken several eventful trips…
Travelling on a house boat - a very special way to spend your holidays. Become a boat captain during the holidays and discover Brandenburg’s waters on a house boat. A licence is not required on many…
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…
The Uckermark, located in Brandenburg’s northeast, lies approx. 80 km away from Berlin. "The North's Tuscany", if you wish, is a sparsely populated region characterised by its many forests, lakes and…
The Dahme-Seenland is often referred to as “Berlin’s Front Yard”. By all means, the landscape south of the capital, characterised by a vast and curvy heathland traversed by the “Dahme” River, can be…
Every year, Sanssouci Park is transformed into a huge summer stage on a weekend in August. Musicians and dancers in elaborate costumes enchant the audience as they stroll through the beautifully…
The Fläming Heath's 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…
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…