110 Locations
Brandenburg surrounds Berlin with lakes, forests and quiet countryside, perfect for a day away from the city. From Potsdam's palaces to the Spreewald's canals, brandenburg offers nature, history and fresh air within easy reach of the capital.
This overview gathers locations in brandenburg close to Berlin, from castles and gardens to lakes, cycle routes and small towns. Some focus on culture and history, others on swimming, hiking and boating.
Browse the places below to find the best of brandenburg near Berlin, compare options and prices, and plan your day trip.
In the Ruppiner Seenland near Rheinsberg lies the Sunday Resort Marina Wolfsbruch: a lake hotel with its own marina, combining water sports, wellness, and spacious holiday home facilities. Accommodation is directly on the shore, many houses have their boat berth right in front.
Purest water, sand as fine as powder and a beer garden right on the beach - do you need anything more to be happy?
For delicious asparagus in Berlin, it's best to drive a little further: Jakobs-Hof in Beelitz, right on the federal highway, is a Brandenburg institution for this noble vegetable. White Beelitz asparagus from their own fields, a rustic farm atmosphere with a sun terrace, and a country store next door make this excursion a true seasonal highlight.
Not only the extremely clear water with a depth visibility of up to 4 metres but also two green enchanted little islands in the lake make Groß-Glienicker See very special to its visitors.
Custom-made lingerie is created for Berlin and Brandenburg in Woltersdorf. At the Marjan Dessous nach Maß studio, exclusive underwear is crafted, based not on standard sizes but exclusively on individual measurements.
A harbor village in northern Brandenburg: The Sunday Resort Hafendorf Rheinsberg is located directly on Lake Rheinsberg and combines a maritime atmosphere with an expansive lake landscape. A lighthouse, private boat dock, and 2,000 square meters of wellness facilities characterize the 4-star superior resort.
Northwest of Potsdam, directly adjacent to the Döberitzer Heide, Schlosshotel Kartzow clearly demonstrates that Brandenburg castle romance and contemporary wellness comfort are not contradictions. Built in 1911, the manor house combines historic ambiance with a spa, regional castle cuisine, and an eight-hectare landscaped park - approximately 30 kilometers from Berlin.
The Spreewald Therme in Burg is considered Brandenburg's ultimate thermal brine spa: water from 1,350 meters deep, seven saunas, and wellness treatments with regional Spreewald herbs in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. No wonder it was crowned the nationwide spa ranking winner in 2025.
The Resort Mark Brandenburg on Lake Ruppin in Neuruppin is directly connected to the Fontane Thermal Baths, whose brine comes from Brandenburg's only state-recognized healing spring. From the sun deck of the floating lake sauna, the largest in Germany, you can go directly into the water.
The Precise Resort Bad Saarow is located in a park on Lake Scharmützelsee and features a 4,200 square meter spa with indoor and outdoor pools, an adult relaxation pool, and a sauna with lake views. Three 18-hole golf courses are located directly next to the hotel.
In Bad Wilsnack, a spa town in the Prignitz region, lies the ultimate Brandenburg idyll: the Kristall-Therme brings the Dead Sea to the northwest of the state, combining iron and iodine-rich thermal brine healing water from over 1,000 meters deep with eight themed saunas and a wellness garden that invites relaxation.
Right on Lake Senftenberg in the Lusatian Lake District, the Wellnesshotel Seeschlößchen combines castle romance with an extensive private SPA, an Ayurveda concept, and sophisticated cuisine. The family-run four-star superior hotel in Senftenberg is Brandenburg's most charming answer to the need for true deceleration.
A Chinese pagoda from 1770 in Sanssouci Park, plus baroque costumes and dinner with Frederick the Great: The Drachenhaus restaurant and café combines Prussian history with cuisine that takes the location seriously.
On the edge of Lübbenau's Old Town and directly in the Spreewald, this 4-star castle hotel resides within a nine-hectare landscaped park. Historic architecture, a spa area in the vaulted cellar, and punt tours directly on its doorstep make it a classic destination for anyone wanting to experience Brandenburg from its stylish side.
Brandenburg's largest nature adventure park awaits just under 30 kilometers southwest of Berlin in Beelitz-Heilstätten: On 15 hectares of forest, young and old walk barefoot through mud, over pine cones and cold water. Here, families can experience pure nature, entirely without shoes.
The Spreewald Thermenhotel in Burg is connected to the Spreewald Therme via a weather-protected bathrobe walkway, and its brine comes from a depth of 1,350 meters. For hotel guests, the brine bath and sauna garden are included in the room rate, along with a private wellness lounge.
The SaarowTherme in Bad Saarow is one of Brandenburg's most popular wellness destinations, located just about an hour from Berlin. The thermal bath is fed by the 450-meter-deep Catharinenquelle, whose natural thermal brine creates ideal conditions for regeneration, new energy, and a soothing break from city life.
Just a stone's throw south of Berlin, visitors can enjoy a rustic country estate brunch in a historic setting at Diedersdorf Castle. The Alte Schmiede (Old Forge) impresses every Sunday with a hearty buffet ranging from breakfast classics to roasts, including drinks like sparkling wine.
The Wellnesshotel Seeschlösschen is located on the shores of Lake Senftenberg in the Lusatian Lake District and features a 5,000 square meter spa area with indoor and outdoor pools, a natural swimming pond, and eight saunas. Additionally, it offers its own Ayurveda center and four private spas for two.
The northern outskirts of Berlin are the home of Strandbad Wandlitz.
Located on the Havel island of Hermannswerder in the south of Potsdam, this owner-managed 4-star hotel is situated directly on Templiner See, far enough from the hustle and bustle of the city of palaces, yet close enough to reach it in seven minutes by car. Lake sauna, lake restaurant, and lake view: here, the water is not just a backdrop, but the main attraction.
Gut Klostermühle is uniquely situated on Lake Madlitz near Briesen (Mark), on an estate that once belonged to Carthusian monks. The BRUNE BALANCE med & SPA includes indoor and outdoor pools, several saunas, and a Medical Spa with a doctor's consultation room and an Ayurvedic doctor.
Right on Lake Scharmützelsee in Bad Saarow, Villa Contessa offers arguably Brandenburg's most intimate luxury experience: only eight rooms and suites, an exclusive Royal Spa with lake views, and a kitchen serving daily changing Michelin-level menus.
About 100 kilometers southeast of Berlin, in the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve, lies Brandenburg's most famous waterway: a network of over 300 kilometers of streams that winds through forests and Sorbian-influenced villages. A punt tour from Lübbenau is the classic weekend excursion destination from the capital, which has lost none of its charm in over 150 years.
Windmill, slide tower, and Germany's longest mini-golf course: The Holland Park in Schwanebeck, directly on the Berlin city limits, is one of Brandenburg's most versatile leisure destinations for families with children — weather-independent, with free admission and enough program for a whole day.