© TMB Photo Archive / Steffen Lehmann

Oder river landscape

The Great River

Or, my river that has no source: in drops it seeps from mountains of time, water that tastes of childhood.
by Günter Eich

The Oder river landscape has its own, unmistakable character of nature and wildlife, which is characterized by a seemingly rough and at the same time attractive uniqueness. The riverbank meadows and areas on the border river with Poland are untouched nature.

 Special places in the Oder river landscape include Neuzelle, with its 750-year-old monastery complex, and the city of Frankfurt (Oder), with its diverse cultural offerings. The region is also particularly suitable for cycling tours, for example on the Oder-Neisse cycle path, which takes you through this beautiful landscape, always along the Oder. 

  • The Neuzelle Monastery In the 17th and 18th centuries, the monastery complex was converted into a representative baroque ensemble. 
    Two museums, including the "Heavenly Theater" with its unique baroque Passion depictions, delight culture fans.

     

  • The circular hiking trail around the idyllic Wirchensee, through which the Schlaube flows, is recommended at any time of year.

     

  • All places along the route of the Little monk's tour have many connections to the monastery. 
    You start by bike on the Oder-Neisse cycle path and have a feeling of infinite space between the towns along the Oder when looking over the Oder meadows.

     

  • Experience living architectural history and take a walk through Eisenhuettenstadt on a journey back in time to the former GDR.

     

  • Discover the green town on the Oder, birthplace of Heinrich von Kleist. 
    Frankfurt (Oder) presents itself with the Polish neighboring city Maid as a twin city. 

     

tour recommendation

The Monk's Tour

Monastery Garden Baroque Garden Neuzelle at Neuzelle Monastery in Oder-Spree
© Seenland Oder-Spree / Florian Läufer

On the 121 km long bike tour, discover evidence of the monks from Neuzelle, which can still be seen today. The once numerous mills in the Schlaubetal valley can be traced back to their influence. 

Let nature work its magic on you as you drive through the wild and romantic Schlaubetal valley and enjoy a rest in the river landscape or the wide view over the great river.

You must visit these places!

Places worth seeing

Eisenhuettenstadt

planned city on the Oder

© Seenland Oder-Spree / Florian Läufer

new cell

Baroque splendor in the north

© Seenland Oder-Spree / Florian Läufer

Frankfurt (Oder)

twin city on the Oder

© Seenland Oder-Spree / Florian Läufer

Brieskow Finkenheerd

Breathe deeply and enjoy the view...

© RGV Schlaube Oderland eV
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Tourist Information

German-Polish Tourist Information Frankfurt (Oder)

Frankfurt (Oder)

© Anastasiia Kalko, License: German-Polish Tourist Information Frankfurt (Oder)

Tourism Association Oder-Region Eisenhüttenstadt eV

Eisenhuettenstadt

© Florian Läufer, License: Seenland Oder-Spree