Our largest and most important parks and gardens in the Oder-Spree Lake District are waiting to be explored by you. These impressive ensembles offer you a variety of excursion options and invite you to take relaxing walks and make adventurous discoveries.

A unique ensemble of palace, church, cavalier houses, orangery and extensive landscaped grounds make you forget time. The park has existed since the Baroque period and was created under Albrecht Friedrich von Brandenburg-Sonneburg. In 1821, Peter Joseph Lenné was commissioned by the new owner, the Prussian State Chancellor Karl August Prince von Hardenberg, to design a landscaped park around the palace, which had just been rebuilt in the classicist style by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. 

Hotel Schloss Neuhardenberg offers over 50 rooms in various categories. In addition to an à la carte restaurant, the Landgasthaus Brennerei , small castle huts located throughout the park offer the opportunity to enjoy a drink or a snack during a stroll during the warmer months. Events are also regularly held on the grounds from March to August.

The castle park of Steinhöfel is considered to be the first landscape garden in the English style in the entire Margraviate of Brandenburg. The castle itself is one of the most beautiful late-classical aristocratic residences in the region. It owes its current appearance to the von Massow family, who had it expanded several times in the 18th century. 

Today, Steinhöfel Castle is a hotel with 30 individually and lovingly furnished rooms. The expansive castle park offers beautiful views of meadows, ancient trees, and the pond. Two sphinxes stand atop portals at the entrance. The most culturally and historically significant building besides the castle is the library, which also serves as a wedding venue.

Henry the Illustrious, Margrave of Meissen and the Eastern March, founded a monastery for the Cistercian monks in 1268 for the salvation of his deceased wife's soul. The monastery was built on the steep slope of the Oder valley. The first evidence of a garden dates back to the 16th century. In the 18th century, the monastery gardens were redesigned in the French style and are now considered Brandenburg's only Baroque park.

The five-hectare monastery garden was reconstructed according to plans from the 1758 abbey atlas and restored to its original size. Today, it invites visitors to stroll, wander, and sometimes even sample its produce. From May to October, refreshments can be enjoyed in the orangery located within the monastery garden.

Buckow Palace Park , originally laid out in the 17th century, has been reconstructed according to historical plans and today uniquely combines recreation and nature with art and culture. Located directly on Lake Griepen, the park offers a sunbathing lawn, a bocce court, a children's playground, a water fountain, the ruins of an ice cellar, a herb garden, and a Kneipp water-treading basin.

During the warmer months of the year, numerous cultural events and festivals take place here. Above all, however, the famous water treading areas always attract health enthusiasts, who wade their feet through the famous “Kneipp” bath to experience the beneficial effects of the water. 

Those seeking relaxation will find the perfect setting in the Bad Saarow spa park with its pump room, pavilion, pergola, and Fürstengraben (prince's moat). Located directly adjacent to the popular SaarowTherme spa , it invites visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll after a relaxing day at the baths.

Designed in 1910 according to the plans of the landscape architect Ludwig Lesser, the spa park was finally realized in its current basic structure and size with the expansion of the country house colony. The 6-hectare park was the central place for strolling and recreation until the 20s.

Even the old Fontane described in his travels through the Margraviate of Brandenburg that Bad Freienwalde owed everything to its mountains. For from them came springs that had a healing effect against fever, gout and eye diseases. 

As early as 1683, the local pharmacist Gensichen described this, and the Great Elector from “far away” Berlin noticed it. He then sent his court alchemist to Bad Freienwalde for testing before setting off himself to be the first spa guest to taste the beneficial water. The reputation as the oldest spa town in Brandenburg was thus born.

For botany enthusiasts, Trebnitz Castle Park is an absolute must-see. Spread across approximately 26 hectares of landscape, it boasts a diverse array of tree and plant species. The park's origins can be traced back to the plant lover Georg Friedrich von Ziethen. By 1736, he already possessed nearly all the garden plants cultivated in Central Europe at that time, as well as a number of exotic species.

For a long time, its former splendor could only be imagined – but since 2011, dedicated citizens have been working to revive this important landscape park in accordance with its status as a listed garden monument. Besides a stroll through the park, a visit to the Trebnitz Castle campus with the Gustav Seitz Museum , the village shop , and the "Coffee for Happiness" café is also worthwhile.

Art-loving owners are transforming Hubertushöhe Castle and its five-hectare, picturesque park on the shores of Lake Storkow into a true cultural center. The former hunting lodge, dating back to the Gründerzeit (late 19th-century boom period), was built around 1900 by Privy Councillor of Commerce Georg Büxenstein and the Berlin architects Georg Roensch and Max Jacob. The castle is considered an architectural gem, and its exquisite interior design has elevated it to a building and cultural monument of supra-regional importance. The castle itself can be rented for weddings, conferences, and events. During the warmer months, from mid-April to mid-October, the Fischerkate by Ben restaurant sets up its chairs on the shore and treats visitors to regional specialties and refreshing drinks at the idyllic castle harbor.

We have this beautiful garden area in the heart of Frankfurt (Oder) to thank for one of the city's early civic movements, which was launched in 1834 by wealthy residents to prevent the demolition of the no longer necessary historic ramparts. At that time, they found an ally in Peter Joseph Lenné, the Prussian Royal Garden Director, who also developed the plans for the design of the park. 

This is how the second oldest public park in Germany was created. Even back then, public construction projects took more time, as the park's creation was delayed by various interests within the city and financed by the citizens of Frankfurt. 

Discover the diverse parks in the lake district of Spree-Lübbecke! From the natural boulder park in Henzendorf with its impressive rock formations to the historic castle park. Altranft, where you can experience rural life of the past - here you will find cultural treasures and active recreation combined. 

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of castles and manor houses in the Oder-Spree Lake District. These magnificent buildings tell stories of bygone eras and impress with their impressive architecture and beautiful parks. Whether you visit a castle from the 17th century or discover a charming manor house - a journey into the past awaits you here that you should not miss.

In addition to the large and well-known parks, there are many other, lesser-known parks and gardens to discover in the Oder-Spree Lake District. Let yourself be surprised by these hidden gems and find your new favorite place!

Immerse yourself in history and discover the three impressive Streleburg castles in the Oder-Spree Lake District: Beeskow, Storkow and Friedland. Each castle tells its own exciting story and invites you to an unforgettable visit.

Find a complete overview of all parks, gardens, manor houses and castles in the Oder-Spree Lake District here. Discover your next excursion destinations on our interactive map and plan your tour through this beautiful region!