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Berlin area 

Quickly out into the countryside 


Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and discover the hidden paradise of Berlin's surroundings! Just a stone's throw from Berlin, picturesque towns such as Erkner, Altlandsberg and Strausberg await you, embedded in a breathtaking natural backdrop.

Here you can escape from everyday life and be enchanted by the beauty of nature. Whether you are looking for adventure or just want to enjoy the peace and quiet, the Berlin area has something for every taste. Experience history up close and let yourself be seduced by the magic of this unique region!

highlights to discover   

The refuge oasis at the gates of Berlin. 

  • The Löcknitz Valley a true gem that impresses with its natural beauty and cultural diversity. It offers a perfect setting for outdoor activities, sightseeing and relaxed explorations off the beaten track.

     

     

  • A trip with the Straussee ferry , the only overhead electric passenger cable ferry, offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.

  • Visits to Rüdersdorf Museum Park offer insights into the past with old cold-burning kilns, Rumford ovens and the slaughterhouse battery as part of the cultural heritage.

  • Experience the perfect small town idyll along the historic Woltersdorf lock. Here you will find charming shops, cozy cafés and restaurants that offer an ideal atmosphere for recreation and relaxation.

  • Explore the Berlin area from above: Visit the Wachtelturm and observation tower in Woltersdorf, which offer you two opportunities to enjoy the vastness of the landscape in all its splendor. In good weather, the view even extends as far as Berlin.

tour recommendation

66-Lakes Hiking Trail

© Christoph Creutzburg

Experience the peace and quiet away from the city and follow the 66-lake hiking trail 
through a variety of idyllic landscapes and along countless lakes. 

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Oder-Spree Lake District, discover picturesque places and 
Enjoy the peace and quiet along the way, lined with parks and viewpoints.

You must visit these places!

Places worth seeing

Altlandsberg 

© Stephen Rübsam

Strausberg 

© Christoph Creutzburg

Schöneiche near Berlin 

© Seenland Oder-Spree / Florian Läufer

Rudersdorf 

© Stephen Ruebsam

Woltersdorf 

© TMB Photo Archive: Steffen Lehmann

recognizer

© Florian Läufer

Grunheide 

© Basti Becks
whether by bike, by boat or on foot 

active on the move

 in the Berlin area 

discover culture

Schlossgut Altlandsberg

Altlandsberg

© Florian Läufer, License: Seenland Oder-Spree

Hoppegarten racecourse

Dahlwitz-Hoppegarten

© Rennbahn Hoppegarten GmbH & Co. KG

The Other World Stage

Strausberg

© The Other World Stage

Kulturgießerei Schöneiche

Schöneiche near Berlin

© Florian Läufer, License: Seenland Oder-Spree
good food in the Berlin area 

culinary delights

Schleusenbrauerei Woltersdorf

Woltersdorf

© Florian Läufer, License: Seenland Oder-Spree

Restaurant "Liebesquelle"

Woltersdorf

© Yvette Gebauer, License: Yvette Gebauer

inn "Schmorpost"

Strausberg

© Antje Borchardt Merkle

Royal Brewery on the Schlossgut Altlandsberg

Altlandsberg

© Florian Läufer, License: Seenland Oder-Spree
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