Our board members
… introduce themselves and tell you their personal favorite places in the Oder-Spree Lake District
Chairman
My tip: The Oderbruch Railway Cycle Path
The Oderbruchbahn began operating over 100 years ago. Today, a wonderful cycle route runs along the old route, which I can highly recommend for exploring our travel area. The route passes historic and scenic places and is not just for railway fans.
The path has its charms in all seasons, in spring with the blossoming fruit trees along the path, in autumn with the fruits, the opportunity to observe animals or in the Oderbruch simply to take in the landscape and its history.
deputy chairman
My tip: Visit Beeskow
Historic town center, water and culture. These are the most important keywords for visitors to the town of Beeskow on the Spree. Whether you come to the small town in Brandenburg on foot, by bike, by car or by water, a tour of the historic old town with St. Mary's Church, the oldest house and an almost completely preserved town wall with its seven towers is worthwhile at any time of year. And then linger on the Spree promenade. Continue on to the castle, the cultural center with several museums and a wide range of events. There is something for all age groups.
deputy chairman
My tip: The green city on the lake
Strausberg, the green city on the lake with around 26.000 inhabitants, offers a diverse range of lovely restaurants, leisure and sports facilities as well as a variety of events. Highly recommended are: the climbing forest - CLIMB UP, the Wilkendorf Golf Park, the diving center, the Strausberg Sports World. The area, rich in forests and water, is ideal for cycling and hiking. For boat enthusiasts, I recommend a round trip on the Straussee with the passenger ship "Annemarie" - an electric boat - or a trip on the electrically powered passenger cable ferry - it is unique in Europe!
My tip: The European twin city
If you are here in Frankfurt (Oder), I recommend a walk through Lenné Park in the middle of the city. The park was made possible in the 19th century by the commitment of Frankfurt citizens, who invested time and money in order to work with the city to create one of the first public parks in Germany from the former ramparts. Peter Joseph Lenné, a very well-known partner at the time, was brought on board to design the park and he left his landscape gardening signature in a wonderful way here in the Oder city.
My tip: The Baroque wonder
The state-approved health resort of Neuzelle is always worth a visit. There is much to discover, such as the former Cistercian monastery with the Catholic collegiate church of St. Mary, a baroque wonder. But the parish church of the Holy Cross and the permanent exhibition of the Heavenly Theater are also worth a visit.
After a stroll through the beautiful monastery garden, you can enjoy a good meal with a view of the monastery complex at the Hotel Prinz Albrecht. The perfect day. Neuzelle is easy to reach with the RE1.
My tip: Explore Seelow
1. Discover history: Experience the historically significant Simonsche Anlagen at Schweizerhaus Seelow and let yourself be inspired by lovingly restored buildings and a fascinating park.
2. Enjoy nature: Stroll through the diverse Seelow City ParkEnjoy sweeping views of the Oderland region and discover numerous rare plants as well as informative display boards.
3. Remembrance & Perspectives: Visit the Seelow Heights Memorial – an important memorial site, directly accessible from the city park and the starting point for hikes on the European hiking trail.