Experience the perfect summer in the Oder-Spree Lake District - your holiday destination in Brandenburg

When the sun is high in the sky, the trees shine in lush green and the air is filled with the scent of flowering meadows, then summer has arrived in the Oder-Spree Lake District.

The days are long and warm, the lakes glisten invitingly in the sunlight, and there's a cheerful hustle and bustle everywhere. Whether it's a refreshing dip in the clear water, a picnic in the shade of ancient oak trees, or a bike ride through the idyllic landscape – summer in the Oder-Spree Lake District offers countless opportunities to enjoy the warm season to the fullest.

To experience the summer in the Oder-Spree Lake District in all its glory, we have put together the best tips for leisure activities.

Activities for your summer holiday in the Oder-Spree Lake District

Experience • Enjoy • Relax

Take a dip in the cool water

paddling tours

Festivals, summer cinema, classical music

Everywhere, vibrant red glows amidst the green leaves. A simple moment that makes everyday life fade into the background. In the Oder-Spree lake district, there's space to immerse yourself in a small world and discover the pure sweetness of summer.

Picking the deep red strawberries directly from the bush is a particularly intense experience. Searching for the most beautiful berries, gently detaching them from the plant – a little escape.

Places for your own harvest happiness

Here you'll find fields that invite you to pick your own produce:

Patke Winery in Jacobsdorf, Pillgram districtThe berry fields are open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM. Arriving early ensures the best berries.
BB Fruit Self-Pick in Wesendahl (Altlandsberg)The opportunity to visit is available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m. A quick call to 03341 4987724 will clarify the current situation in the field.
Neumann Fruit & Horse Farm in Frankfurt (Oder)-MarkendorfThe red berries from the sun tunnel are available daily from 8:00 to 12:00. Please note: the quantity is limited.

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Weingut Patke
Pillgram
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BB Brandenburger Obst GmbH
Wesendahl
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Neumann Fruit and Horse Farm
Frankfurt (Oder)
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Sustainable travel: Tips for car-free trips

Leave the car at home!

Reachable in under 1 hour!

excursion line A400

Excursion route 879

These are tours you absolutely must do:

Cyclists on the Oderbruchbahn cycle path near Steinhöfel in Oder-Spree — © Seenland Oder-Spree / Florian Läufer

Wide open spaces on quiet tracks: a day trip on one of the most beautiful cycle paths east of Berlin.

Where the old Oderbruch railway ran over 100 years ago, cyclists now traverse expansive landscapes off the beaten track. Following the former railway line, you glide effortlessly through the Oderbruch region, discovering idyllic villages, tranquil moments in nature, and surprising cultural heritage sites. The day's stage from Seelow to Wriezen is an invitation to immerse yourself in this world on a particularly charming section of the 140-kilometer route.

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kayak tour on the Müggelspree — © Christian Kessler

Just over an hour from Berlin, a quiet, green water world opens up: On the Spree and Müggelspree you glide into a multifaceted river landscape - quietly close and at your own pace.

Starting your kayak tour from Fürstenwalde/Spree train station, you can leave everyday life behind. The route is pleasantly short, and the current is gentle. Idyllic swimming and rest areas make the tour ideal for beginners and families. You'll paddle more than two-thirds of the way completely free of motorboat traffic – accompanied only by the lapping of the water and the activity on the banks.

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Where forests whisper and lakes glitter: a day trip with some elevation gain.

Gently rolling, sometimes rising gently, then descending with exhilarating slopes – the Märkische Schweiz region is truly captivating. This full-day tour, east of Berlin, takes you to tranquil lakes and through deep gorges, past impressive fieldstone architecture and to inspiring artists' retreats.

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Experience pure nature: hiking, cycling and picnicking in the Lake District

Enjoy your meal and active relaxation

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Don’t forget your swimwear!

On the road on the bike

Favorite views in the Oder-Spree lake district

The Oder-Spree lake district unfolds with expansive lake landscapes, rolling hills, dense forests, and open fields. Tranquil rivers meander through the countryside, constantly revealing new perspectives. At select locations, favorite viewpoints invite you to consciously savor these special vistas. They draw attention to the region's diversity and create space for a moment of reflection. Whether on a quiet lakeshore or atop a hill with a wide horizon, here your mind clears, time seems to slow down, and a feeling of peace and serenity lingers.

Tower Challenge

Discover towers in the Oder-Spree lake district

Step by step, you'll climb the towers of the Lakeland and be rewarded with new perspectives. The view over shimmering lakes, vast forests, and rolling landscapes will make familiar places appear in a whole new light. The Tower Challenge combines exercise with a spirit of discovery and invites you to experience the region from unusual angles – with each climb, a little further; with every view, a little more of the region.

Seeblick - The leisure magazine for the Oder-Spree Lake District

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We have something very special for you: our Seeblick magazine!

Immerse yourself in the fascinating aquatic world of our region, learn about the best swimming lakes and water sports opportunities, explore the cycle paths and enjoy cultural highlights in the open air.

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