Winter in the Oder-Spree Lake District

Winter

in the Oder-Spree Lake District

Winter magic in the Oder-Spree Lake District

When the first snowflakes dance from the sky, the landscape is covered in a glittering white blanket and the clear, cold air smells of winter, then the contemplative season arrives in the Oder-Spree Lake District.

The days are short, but full of atmospheric experiences. The charming towns and villages shine with lights, and the Christmas markets smell of mulled wine and roasted almonds. Those interested in culture can experience special moments in festively decorated museums and theaters. Whether it's a stroll through the wintry old town, attending a concert or enjoying regional specialties - winter in the Oder-Spree Lake District invites you to enjoy the festive atmosphere to the full.

To help you discover the most beautiful cultural highlights and Christmas markets in the Oder-Spree Lake District, we have put together our best tips.

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Time for wellness and relaxation

relaxing • retreats • Feel-good time

In autumn, the Oder-Spree Lake District unfolds a very special magic - the perfect time to do something good for body and soul. When the leaves show off their bright colours and the cool air refreshes the senses, the SaarowTherme, the Satama Sauna Resort & Spa and the Hotel-Resort Märkisches Meer invite you to enjoy autumnal moments of wellbeing.

Take advantage of the autumnal atmosphere to retreat to these oases of relaxation, recharge your batteries and experience well-being in the midst of nature in a very special way!

Discover your feel-good place to relax:

Satama Sauna Resort & Spa
Hotel-Resort Märkisches Meer
SaarowTherme

SATAMA Sauna Resort & SPA

Discover the most beautiful sauna park
Berlin and Brandenburg

Traumzauberbaude in the SATAMA Sauna Park in Wendisch Rietz

The SATAMA is much more than just a sauna and is therefore a meeting point for those seeking peace, well-being, sun worshippers and warmth lovers in both winter and summer. Between the varied experiences in the nine different saunas, you can enjoy cocktails in the theater bar as well as the light cuisine of the SATAMA kitchen.

For many, the breathtaking Show infusions in the SATAMA Theater the highlight of the resort. Other guests prefer the relaxation infusions in the Traumzauberbaude, the Stolln sauna or the Siberian rituals in the Banja.

Some people let themselves massage in the SATAMA SPA or spend the day with a good book in the in-house libraryIt doesn't matter what you do or don't do: SATAMA cannot be described, you have to experience it yourself!

KOTONA sauna in the SATAMA sauna park in Wendisch Rietz

You urgently need a relaxing massage or cosmetic treatment in between? No problem. To enjoy the spa treatments, you do not necessarily have to be a guest in the saunas. spa offer of the month spoils you with very special offers tailored to the season.

What do you think of a Kotona ritual? Sounds exciting, doesn't it? Experience the genuine tradition of a classic Banja ritual with fresh Weniki or a lively interaction with your "gossip women". The open-air loggia offers space to breathe, enjoy or simply the opportunity to leave the outdoors outside.

And if you feel like a shared bathroom is, the giant bathtub filled with hot steaming water.

SATAMA Saunapark

HOTEL-RESORT Märkisches Meer

Enjoy culinary delights and relaxation

The HOTEL-RESORT is located in Diensdorf directly on the eastern shore of the Scharmützelsee, just a short walk from Bad Saarow. The 8.000 square meter hotel complex includes the pilot house and the villa with a cosy Spa Area, the Restaurant THEO'S and the panoramic lake terrace with probably the most beautiful view of the award-winning favorite lake.

How about a few gently drawn lines in the discreet heated indoor pool and a subsequent rest on one of the comfortable loungers? In the charming sauna area Two Finnish saunas and a steam bath invite you to strengthen your immune system.

All sporty guests can enjoy the Gym for a workout. The range of Wellness Treatments such as relaxation massages, aromatherapy or Ayurvedic massages complete the stay in the sea spa and fully recharge the energy reserves.

Restaurant THEO´s in the Hotel Resort Märkisches Meer in Diensdorf

And you can, but you don’t have to, check into the hotel right away. Because together with a loved one, you can also simply Day SPA or SPA Afterwork (Sun – Thu from 16 pm, 29 EUR per person).

A successful day of well-being also includes a tasty food, which you can find in Restaurant THEO's THEO's welcomes its hotel and out-of-house guests with a balanced, constantly changing selection of regional and international dishes, creatively and lovingly prepared. Fontane would certainly have enjoyed it too.

Märkisches Meer

As a guest at the Hotel "Märkisches Meer" you can be shuttled exclusively to SATAMA in Wendisch Rietz and even save on admission!

SaarowTherme

The feel-good place in the spa town of Bad Saarow

Surrounded by beautiful nature on the shores of Lake Scharmützelsee, the SaarowTherme a true place of longing for relaxation seekersAfter work or during your time out in the spa, simply relax and enjoy some pleasant hours in the brine thermal bath and in the saunas feel strengthened.

In addition, the SaarowTherme offers a wide range of soothing treatmentswhich not only free the body of ballast, but also provide it with new energy for the challenges of everyday life.

Bad Saarower natural moor
Did you know that moor has healing powers and can be found very close to the thermal baths? You read that right! Wierichwiesen On the outskirts of Bad Saarow, the SaarowTherme mines the natural treasure at a depth of 1,60 meters.

Untouched for thousands of years, it offers valuable minerals and nutrients. Moor is a scientifically recognized natural remedy to relieve numerous complaints and symptoms and to activate the body's own healing powers. It conducts heat effectively, evenly and gently into the body. Heat relaxes, relieves pain, inhibits inflammation and stimulates the metabolism. After use, the product is gently returned to the place where it was extracted.

SaarowTherme

Advent Culture & Experience Calendar

the most beautiful and contemplative weeks of the year

In December we enjoy the most beautiful and contemplative weeks of the year. Streets and houses are festively decorated, Christmas parties and family gatherings take place.

The towns, communities and event venues in the Seenland or Spree region have also come up with a number of ideas to get us in the right mood. We have picked out some of the numerous events and activities here.

Christmas is not a season but a feeling.

Edna Ferber

Dec 6 | SATAMAS St. Nicholas Night

6. Dec | Tower blowing in Fürstenwalde/Spree

13. Dec | Tower blowing in Fürstenwalde/Spree

15 Dec | Fairytale Advent Brunch with Film

Dec 20 | The Rock Christmas Dinner Show

2nd – 20th Dec | Living Advent Calendar Strausberg

20. Dec | Tower blowing in Fürstenwalde/Spree

Nov 29 - Dec 22 | Musical Christmas

23 Dec | Storkow (Mark) sings

24 Dec | Tower blowing in Eisenhüttenstadt

1 – 24 Dec | Living Advent Calendar Frankfurt (Oder) & Slubice

1st – 24th Dec | Beeskow Advent Door

1 – 24 Dec | Living Advent Calendar Letschin

26. Dec | Family concert in Frankfurt (Oder)

1st – 27th Dec | Snowy – The family musical

Christmas & Advent markets

in the Oder-Spree Lake District

Love lives from lovely little things

Theodor Fontane

And these “little things”, created with skilled hands, cooked and baked with passion, decorated or rehearsed, can be found at the smaller Advent markets in the Oder-Spree Lake District.

In backyards or on the village square, in the art storehouse or on the airfield - unique events take place in very special places with a lot of love, passion and voluntary commitment.