Spreewald and surroundings

Many excursion options can be found in the Dahme Lakes area, which is considered to be the cultural area with the most water in Brandenburg.

The Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park includes large areas of forest and the more than 100 lakes make it a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, anglers and nature lovers. You can relax and unwind on a romantic canoe tour or a leisurely steamboat trip across all 10 lakes of the Teupitz waters.

The Niederlausitzer Landrücken Nature Park is also of unique beauty. The 587-square-kilometre park has one of the largest, barely chopped-up areas of forest in southern Brandenburg.

Located between Baruth and Golßen, you will find the Johannismühle Wildlife Park in the Baruther Urstromtal. In the more than 100 hectares of forest, meadows and ponds you can discover and observe native game species. The park's open-air runs are home to mouflons, red deer, bison, wild horses, brown bears, wolves, lynxes, eagles, eagle owls, owls and woodpeckers, to name but a few.

From 23 September 2019 until probably spring 2020, the Slavic castle will be closed to visitors. 

Another recommended destination is the Slavic castle of Raddusch. In the 9th and 10th centuries, Lower Lusatia on the western edge of the Spree Forest was covered by a dense network of small ring-walled castle fortifications. One of these Slavic castles is today rebuilt near Raddusch. Visit the fascinating archaeology exhibits and go on a journey to the early Middle Ages of Europe.

Also a good place to go for water hiking in the idyllic countryside and recurring festivities steeped in tradition is Schlepzig, the oldest community in the state of Brandenburg, which celebrated its 1000th anniversary in 2004.

In the fully preserved glassmaking village you can expect art, crafts, history, sports and recreation. Since 1716, the historic works hamlet of Glashütte has evolved in the heart of the Baruther Urstromtal valley. Kiln halls, a grinding shop, a gas generator, a school, an inn, a bowling alley, workers' houses and glassmakers' gardens were built here in a spacious complex. The museum village was designated an industrial monument in 1986 and today stands for a living tradition with the motto "Arts and Crafts in the Urstrom Valley". Visitors to the village can watch the glassblowers at work all year round and witness how the old techniques are used to make unique and small series from glass. If you would like to try your hand at glassblowing, particularly recommended for children, it is best to make an appointment with the Glashütte e.V. museum association in advance.

For all sports enthusiasts, the district of Teltow-Fläming is a mecca for cyclists and in particular inline skaters. The approximately 230 kilometer route through the wonderful nature has already inspired many a skater or cyclist.

Children (from 6 years), teenagers and adults can also experience fun and action in the Lübben Climbing Forest. Test your limits and fitness at heights of up to ten meters.

Exploring the rivers in the traditional way: The Spreewaldkahn is a kind of flatboat without a keel, up to nine metres long and less than two metres wide, it can seat about 20 people. Visitors are transported through the labyrinth of the Spreewald rivers by the boatmen and amused with entertaining stories and anecdotes. Recommendable for newcomers to boat rides is the Schnuppertour "short trip Lehde".

You can experience a lot of fun and excitement at the Spreewaldring Kart Centre. In the immediate vicinity of Tropical Islands, you can put your driving skills to the test on a 800 metres kart track on a very challenging course.

For around 250 kilometres, the Gurkenradweg (Gherkin Cycle Path) runs through the wetlands and, for the most part, through the Spreewald biosphere reserve.

For all those who want to fly not only in their dreams, "Hurricane Factory" in Berlin-Schönefeld offers the absolutely unique experience: Bodyflying in Germany's largest wind tunnel! Winds of up to 280 km/h enable free flying in the transparent cylinder, which is approx. 5 storeys high. Only 30 minutes by car from Tropical Islands.

In the F60 mine for visitors, you can see one of the largest moving working machines in the world.

A variety of interesting guided tours are offered. The mine is also frequently booked as a venue for events.

For adrenaline enthusiasts, the Lausitzring, also known as EuroSpeedway Lausitz, offers a welcome change of pace. The motorsport facility is located in Niederlausitz and has served as a Grand Prix circuit, speedway and test track since 2000. Major events and races that are held here include the Superbike IDM, the ADAC GT Masters and the 2015 DTM.

For those interested in hops and malt, the "Spreewälder Privatbrauerei 1788" is a brewery well worth a visit. In addition to typical Spreewald dishes, guests can choose from hand-brewed Spreewald Pilsner, Spreewald Dark, Zwickel and Hefeweizen. Additionally, there is the opportunity to learn more about the art of brewing on a guided tour around the brewery.

The Spreewald distillery became famous for the first single malt whisky in eastern Germany. The distillery has been under new management since 2016. A tasting with professional guidance is available, and you can also purchase the in-house alcoholic beverages.