Storkow (Mark)

Liveable town surrounded by forests and lakes

The charming town Storkow (Mark) is one of the oldest places in Brandenburg and is worth a visit at any time of the year. You can reach the city by public transport by stork in the coat of arms easy to reach.

Directly on the banks of the large Storkow Lake Located in the heart of the historic town of Brandenburg, it is home to one of the oldest castles still preserved in Brandenburg. The historic building was built together with the old town over 800 years ago.

But Storkow has a lot to offer, not only historically and culturally. Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park There are special plants and animals to observe. The Waltersberge inland dune is an extraordinary natural spectacle and the sunset on or by the lake is guaranteed to put you in a holiday mood.

On your tour through Storkow (Mark) you can enjoy the "Storkow Companions" accompanied by:

Storkower WEGgeFÄHRTEN

You have to see and experience this

in Storkow (Mark)

Streleburg in Storkow (Mark) Tourist information, event location and visitor center of the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park

Waltersberge inland dune One of the largest inland dunes in Brandenburg

Sielmann observation tower unobstructed view over the water landscape of the Groß Schauener lake chain

Schlosspark Hubertushöhe On the shore of Lake Storkow

Streleburg Storkow (Mark): Here you can get great tips for excursions at the tourist information office, view the interactive exhibition about the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park or attend an event.
Waltersberge inland dune: It is one of the largest in Germany and was created during the last ice age. Hike up the dune and you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of Lake Storkow.
Schlosspark Hubertushöhe: On the shore of Lake Storkow lies a picturesque park of around five hectares, in the middle of which stands the fairytale-like Hubertushöhe Castle.
Sielmann observation tower: From this observation tower you have a clear view over the large water landscape of the Groß Schauen chain of lakes. A nature trail leads from the Köllnitz nature reserve to the observation tower.
The night watchman tour with the "Companions of the Night" Curious visitors learn interesting facts from times long past.

tour around the natural paradise

tour recommendation

The circular cycle tour around the Groß Schauen chain of lakes offers a variety of stops, from scenic features to bathing opportunities and cultural attractions, and is around 35 kilometers long.

35,00 km long

Stay and discover on site

in and around Storkow (Mark)

walking tours
Bike tours
bicycle rental & service
Culinary & Farm Shops
Accomodation
Irrlandia - the interactive park
cultural
Events

Hiking tours Storkow (Mark)

explore the stork city on foot

Storkow (Mark) and the surrounding area can be best explored on one of the many hikes and walking tours. The hike to the Waltersberge inland dune is particularly recommended.

The approximately 5-kilometer-long hike starts at the castle, takes you through the old town, over the historic drawbridge and then to the other side of Lake Storkow. Then you leave the paved paths and dive into the Märkische Streusandbüchse with its giant pine trees. Now one of the highest inland dunes in Germany opens up before you, and there is no sea at all. It is thanks to the Ice Age. When the glaciers retreated, large vegetation-free landscapes remained. Strong winds then piled up the sand to form dunes. Wine was once even grown there on a sunny slope. The popular "Alter Weinberg" restaurant still bears witness to this today; you should definitely stop off there after your hike and try the famous "Tschech-Kugeln".

Storkow (Mark)

Discover more tours:

17,00 km long
In the footsteps of the Treidler - Adventure hiking trail around Storkow (Mark)
Storkow (Mark)
© Laura Beister
5,00 km long
Excursion for the whole family - Discovery tour
Storkow
© Beate Waetzel
3,00 km long
Groß Schauen nature trail
Storkow (Mark) OT big Watch
© Florian Läufer, License: Seenland Oder-Spree
17,00 km long
Around Lake Storkow
Storkow
© Angelika Laslo, License: Seenland Oder Spree
4,00 km long
Circular hike Bugk and its Sahara
Bugk
© Lea Egloff
8,00 km long
hike on the Salzweg
Storkow (Mark)
© Scharmützelsee Tourism Association
4,00 km long
hike around the Springsee
Storkow OT Limsdorf
© Nadine Weber, License: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee eV

Cycling tours in and around Storkow (Mark)

On the road with the bike

46,00 km long

35,00 km long

Bicycle rental & service Storkow (Mark)

So that you arrive safely at your destination!

Eating and drinking in Storkow (Mark)

good food in the stork city

web app "MeinSOS"

Accommodations in Storkow (Mark)

sleep well at the Großer Storkower See

web app "MeinSOS"

Irrlandia - The Participation Park

Excursion destination in Storkow (Mark)

Irrlandia - The interactive park in Storkow (Mark) — © Lollypop eV

After a day in MitMachPark Irrlandia In Storkow (Mark) the children just fall into bed, because there is so much action here!

A dozen labyrinths and mazes invite you to get lost. A huge climbing frame makes the children feel like Robin Hood and there are also plenty of water features to cool off on hot days.

And during the holiday season, there are also supervised games and craft activities.

Irrlandia

© LOLLY POP eV
© LOLLY POP eV
© LOLLY POP eV
© LOLLY POP eV
© LOLLY POP eV
© LOLLY POP eV
© LOLLY POP eV

Cultural events in Storkow (Mark)

Stages, galleries, churches and more

Events in Storkow (Mark)

There is always something going on here!

All events at a glance

20.06.2025
Sander, lake and char - A fishing evening at the Köllnitz nature estate
Groß Schauener Hauptstraße 31, 15859 Storkow
CC-BY-NC-ND | © Artprojekt, © Artprojekt
21.06.2025
“Green Weekend with Forest School” at IRRLANDIA
Lebbiner Straße 1, 15859 Storkow (Mark)
© Scharmützelsee Tourism Association, Scharmützelsee Tourism Association
21.06.2025
Adventure tour: Bicycle & Freedom – All-round Revolutionary
Schloßstraße 6, 15859 Storkow (Mark)
© Storkow Castle, Storko Castle
21.06.2025
Family in the nature park: Water buffalo tour
Schloßstraße 6, 15859 Storkow (Mark) (15859)
© JJ Storkow Castle, Storkow Castle
22.06.2025
Live music at the oven at Nettis Speisekammer
Birkenallee 17 b, 15859 Storkow (Mark)

Experience water

in and around Storkow (Mark)

excursion boat trip
Naturgut Köllnitz
slow trip
natural bathing areas
canoe and boat rental
water hiking rest and guest moorings
smuggle
fishing waters

more info

Naturgut Köllnitz

on the Groß Schauener lake chain

Naturgut Köllnitz

Restaurant Köllnitzer Hofküche

Seehotel Köllnitzer Hof

farm shop of Naturgut Köllnitz

The idyllic Köllnitz nature estate is a wonderful place to lose track of time. Here, farmers, fishermen and chefs work hand in hand and use what nature has to offer.

Located in the middle of the Groß Schauener lake chain nature reserve, there are numerous opportunities to relax and discover new things: with a delicious fish sandwich from the farm shop, while hiking, cycling or fishing in the species-rich nature reserve of the Heinz Sielmann Foundation or with a delicious seasonal menu on the sunny terrace of the Köllnitzer Hofküche. Also worth seeing for young and old is the free, interactive exhibition in the Heinz Sielmann Forum.

At various events you can experience the sustainable work on the natural estate first hand:

Farmer x Fisherman x Cook:
During the 8-course dinner according to the “Farm to Table” concept, the farmer, fisherman and chef provide insights into the work on the natural estate.

Sander, lake and char:
A fishing evening (May to October) with freshly smoked char, a fishing trip, funny anecdotes and exciting insights into fishing.

smoking courses with fishermen for small groups directly at the smokehouse. (monthly from October to April)

Slow Trip: Sander, Lake & Char

From the lake to the plate

With our Slow Trips offers you have the opportunity to be creative yourself and to participate actively. With our niche products, from slightly unconventional to completely unusual, the locals give you an insight into their lives and let you take part in them. This way you really get to know the everyday culture of the region.

Slow Trips

natural bathing areas
in and around Storkow (Mark)

The jump into the cool water

canoe and boat rental
in and around Storkow (Mark)

water hiking rest and guest moorings
in and around Storkow (Mark)

Storkow (Mark) lock

wooden bascule bridge

fishing waters
in and around Storkow (Mark)

Holy salvation

There is also

in and around Storkow (Mark)

Storkow Castle
Visitor center
National Natural Landscape
Bird watching
Observation towers
Podcast: Dein SeenlandPlausch
Advice on site: Tourist Information
Impressions: Let yourself be inspired!

Storkow (Mark) Castle

historic Streleburg

Aerial photograph of the historic castle complex in Storkow (Mark) — © Burg Storkow

First of all, you should 800-year-old Streleburg It looks back on an eventful history, which can be experienced and experienced on guided tours. Today, high-caliber and varied cultural events Tickets are available at the Tourist information.

The competent staff also have plenty of maps and information material as well as one or the other insider tip for day trippers Anyone looking for a souvenir or Christmas present will also find what they are looking for.

The castle also functions as visitor center of the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park. In the interactive permanent exhibition "Completely different - from bone dry to soaking wet" you can learn about the different landscapes such as inland dunes, gnarled forests, salty wet meadows, hidden moors and of course countless bodies of water and their flora and fauna, and then discover them for yourself.

Storkow Castle

Visitor center
at Storkow Castle (Mark)

There is a lot to learn here!

Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park

National Natural Landscape

Bird watching
in and around Storkow (Mark)

on ornithological trails

9,00 km long

Observation towers
in and around Storkow (Mark)

Let your gaze wander

Listen to our podcast:

Dein SeenlandPlausch

Jenny Jürgens from Storkow Castle — © Seenland Oder-Spree/Emely Fischer

Our colleague Jennifer Ehm thought that there is not only a lot to see in the Oder-Spree Lake District, but also a lot to hear.

So she grabbed her recording device and met interesting people on her forays through the Oder-Spree Lake District. The result is podcast episodes that provide insights into the work and voluntary commitment of many people in the Lake District. They report on tours and describe the beautiful and water-rich natural landscape of the Lake District.

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#3 Round trip around the natural paradise of the Groß Schauener Lake Chain [June 2022]

A nearly 35-kilometer-long circular trail offers great insights and views into the protected Sielmann natural landscape. We are accompanied by Jenny Jürgens, which is based on the historical and culturally valuable Storkow Castle We meet the operations manager of the Naturgut Köllnitz Frederik Buhrke and learn a lot about fishing and the landscape conservation area with its special flora and fauna. In addition to fish and birds, we encounter the Storkow water buffaloes and learn from the young farmer Neele Vogel Interesting facts about these impressive creatures.