Attractions in Brandenburg Germany

If you want to travel Germany, you should consider going to some of the hidden jewels. Not every city in Germany is well known but most are rich in history and charming places to visit. By all means, visit the more famous cities, but you might also want to take the time to visit Brandenburg Germany. Brandenburg has attractions and activities for the seasoned traveler and those who have never visited the European continent or traveled far from home.  

Don’t miss the magnificent Babelsberg Castle a Prussian gothic structure that will leave you in awe. Pottsdam, the capital of Brandenburg German features the spectacular gardens and the palace of Sanssouci built in the 1700s. Bring your camera and wander the grounds. There is nothing more beautiful in Germany.  

The countryside and area surrounding Brandenburg is truly lovely and features parks, deep, rich forests and thousands of lakes, reserves and fields. The Spreewald Forest is comprised of canals and trees. It is home to the Germany community of the Sorb, an old culture that still speaks its only language and practices its own customs in the heart of modern Germany.  

In Brandenburg Germany, you can ride in a hot air balloon, take a tour with any one of a number of touring companies, visit the wonderful Lehnin Abbey and the awe-inspiring Brandenburg cathedral, or attend one of the many annual events including the sheep festival, the mining arts festival and many other events.  

Brandenburg Germany hotels offer a taste of the old and the new. Restaurants in Brandenburg Germany range from authentic German cuisine served at an old hotel, to traditional Italian, steak ranches, pubs, cozy taverns and cafes, Chinese food and even pizza. There are many restaurants in Brandenburg offering fine German dishes and cuisine. It would be a shame to skip the local fare. So, stay away from the pizza parlors and try these fine German restaurants during your visit to Brandenburg. You will most certainly find something you like! 

If you are not an adventurous soul, you may prefer one of the guided tours of Brandenburg and its attractions. Brandenburg has some fine tours that target special interests, like a cycling tour, a boating tour of the Spree canals, and research and lecture tours that focus on numerous topics.  

Brandenburg Germany has much to offer. From the charming gardens and castles to the dark rich waters and trees of Spreewald forest, there is a lot to do and see in this old German city with a modern spirit. So, settle in and enjoy your visit!