Brandenburg

Where city kids suddenly groom ponies and sniff campfire air: The Groß Briesen Riding and Adventure Farm is located in the Hoher Fläming Nature Park, about an hour southwest of Berlin, and is one of the most beautiful excursion destinations in Brandenburg for families with children.

BunBo – The BungalowBoat is Brandenburg's leading provider of floating holiday homes on the waterways around Berlin. At five locations, including Zernsdorf south of the capital and Plaue near the Havel river, city life can be exchanged for a fireplace, hammock, and water views – all without a boat license.

Founded in 1996, Club Latino is the oldest address for salsa in Potsdam and will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. Cuban Salsa and Rueda de Casino are taught at Lindenpark Babelsberg; an eight-session course costs 68 Euros. For anyone looking for salsa courses around Berlin, this means: fixed groups and parties with free dance instruction.

Ribbeck in Havelland is probably Brandenburg's most famous village: Known for Theodor Fontane's poem, the legendary pear tree, and a castle in the heart of the village. Those looking for a great excursion destination in Brandenburg with children will find history, nature, and coffee-cake happiness in a compact space.

Storchenhof Blumenow is (still) considered an insider tip for civil and free weddings with subsequent wedding receptions in Brandenburg. Located in the Brandenburg Lake District, the historic 18th-century estate was opened in 2022 after extensive renovation. It offers space for up to 80 wedding guests for both the celebration and overnight stays.

The Hotel-Resort Märkisches Meer is located in Diensdorf-Radlow on the eastern shore of Lake Scharmützelsee, with its own beach and jetty. The Sea-SPA features an indoor pool with lake views and a Finnish sauna with a large panoramic window overlooking the water.

The Sunday breakfast brunch at Mövenpick Restaurant in Potsdam nearby the famous royal palace Sanssouci is a dream came true for brunch lovers.

For those who want to swap Berlin office air for the spaciousness of Brandenburg for their next event, Netzeband is just the place. Kemper Hof, a restored four-sided farmstead about 80 kilometers from Berlin, combines a rustic barn, a generous natural garden, and modern seminar facilities, making it one of the most versatile event locations in the region.

Located in the heart of the UNESCO Spreewald Biosphere Reserve, about an hour from Berlin, Schloss Lübbenau welcomes conference guests to a castle ensemble over 400 years old. The 4-star conference hotel in Lübbenau combines historical grandeur with professional conference infrastructure, and those who need the tranquility of the waterscape after a meeting will find it right on their doorstep.

A journey through nature in a handcar is a small sporting adventure with friends or the whole family.