Spreewald
Waterland forest about 90 km southeast of Berlin, where you can glide through more than 200 small waterways on a punt and taste Spreewald pickled gherkins.
The Spreewald is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, where the Spree River splits into hundreds of channels, with Sorbian farmhouses and wooden bridges scattered among them. The classic activity is a 2–4 hour punt tour from the main landing stage in Lübbenau, or you can rent a canoe and paddle yourself. You can also visit Lehde, an open-air village museum. Local specialties include pickled gherkins and linseed oil. From Berlin Hauptbahnhof, take RE2 to Lübbenau, about 1 hour. It is ideal for a day trip.
Opening hours
Open all day; boat cruises approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hufeisensiedlung (Britz Horseshoe Estate)
- Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial
- East Side Gallery
- Tempelhofer Feld
- Jewish Museum Berlin
- Nikolaiviertel
- Berlin TV Tower & Alexanderplatz
- Humboldt Forum