Excursions, hikes, short trips: the few times we don’t report on Berlin, we do it here.
#Anyone who thought castles were just for architectural or nature tours is mistaken. The beauty and uniqueness of the buildings around Berlin have long inspired the film industry—many serve as backdrops f...
The season of colors and blossoms is currently unfolding in its most beautiful form, and it is by no means only the cherry blossoms that bathe our surroundings in delicate poetry. The tulip festivals in a...
Where the river sets the rules and nature takes a deep breath, you can discover Germany’s only river floodplain wilderness, where water and land merge in an eternal rhythm. On September 10, 1995, a vision...
Castles straight out of fairy-tale movies can be found throughout Germany—and in particularly large numbers around Berlin. From the romantic estate of the artist couple von Arnim to the sprawling castle p...
Anyone seeking the idyll of Brandenburg cannot overlook one name: Linum. The small village in the Havelland region, located about an hour’s drive northwest of Berlin, bears its nickname “Village of the St...
Do you feel the need to recharge your batteries in nature again? No problem—just a stone’s throw from Berlin, numerous impressive destinations await. From sprawling castle parks with a Mediterranean atmos...
Did you think the beautiful castles around Berlin were shaped solely by the presence of the nobility? You’re mistaken: many of these fairy-tale-like places owe their significance to famous German poets an...
We know Brandenburg for its idyllic side: a perfect castle complex here, a fairytale landscape with a deep-blue lake there. But does everyone know the other, rougher side? The one made up of dilapidated,...
If you’re seeking the tranquility of Brandenburg’s forests and want to be rewarded with a first-class panorama at the same time, the Rauener Berge are a must-visit. Just a stone’s throw from the sophistic...
Brandenburg is known for its wealth of architectural landmarks and natural treasures— and even the region’s abandoned sites are anything but unspectacular. From castles whose locations evoke Lake Como to...