Discover Großwoltersdorf: Miniatures at Gut Zernikow

The miniature park at Gut Zernikow gives Großwoltersdorf a specific reason for a cultural and historical visit: castles and manor houses from the region are displayed there as detailed models at a scale of 1:25. Their small scale provides a shared point of reference for viewing the buildings as miniatures. If you are looking for other topics to explore, you can also include the wider Oberhavel destination in your travel plans.

Miniatures at Gut Zernikow

The miniatures can be viewed between the old sheep barn, which houses the “Bric à Brac” crêperie, and the Old Distillery. At a scale of 1:25, one centimetre on the model corresponds to 25 centimetres on the original. For families, this can be a great conversation starter: How does your view of a castle change when you see it as a smaller model? Check current access to the grounds before you set off.

Oberhavel: Culture and the history of technology

In the wider Oberhavel destination, Oranienburg Palace offers a distinct cultural and historical highlight: it is the oldest Baroque palace in the Mark Brandenburg region. The palace museum displays famous works of art from the 17th century, as well as a unique silver chamber and an impressive porcelain chamber. An exhibition room of the Oberhavel Regional Museum in the palace is devoted exclusively to the history of Oranienburg Palace—from the Ascanian castle built around 1200 to its present-day use.

The Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum in Oranienburg offers a different way to engage with history in Oberhavel. Its 13 small permanent exhibitions explore various aspects of the site’s history; the institution is also a modern museum of contemporary history. The wider destination therefore brings together courtly collections and engagement with contemporary history as distinct cultural interests.

Oberhavel also has attractions devoted to the history of technology: the Mildenberg Brickworks Park is an industrial heritage site set in nature, in the heart of the Zehdenick clay-pit landscape, directly on the Havel. As a seasonal activity, visitors can drive a locomotive themselves and earn a brickworks railway driving certificate. They spend half an hour driving a real diesel locomotive and learn how to start, brake and switch tracks. Check the dates and booking conditions for this seasonal activity in advance.

Nature and outdoor activities in Oberhavel

About 260 km² of the Uckermark Lakes Nature Park lies in Oberhavel. The Stechlin Nature Reserve was shaped by the Weichselian glaciation and is considered the region with the greatest number of bodies of water in the state of Brandenburg. An interactive exhibition at the Stechlin Nature Park Visitor Centre introduces visitors to the features of the Stechlin-Ruppiner Land Nature Park. Next to the centre, a sensory garden with herbs, shrubs and other plants invites visitors to taste, smell, touch and listen. The approximately 6 km forest and water trail around Roofensee can complement a visit to the nature centre.

For hiking, the 66 Lakes Trail and the European long-distance footpath E 10 pass through the district of Oberhavel. THEOsWEG runs from Meseberg to Neuglobsow, following in Theodor Fontane’s footsteps and passing places that inspired his works, including “Wanderings through the Mark Brandenburg” and the novel “Der Stechlin.” For a different way to get around, the Berlin–Copenhagen long-distance cycle route passes through the town of Zehdenick. The Stechlinsee circular trail can be reached by RE 5 and by bus routes 836 from Gransee and 839 from Fürstenberg/Havel to Neuglobsow; check the timetables before travelling.

Water-based travel and regional produce are also among the experiences on offer in Oberhavel. Numerous marinas and landing stages provide services for boat travellers in Zehdenick, Hennigsdorf, Fürstenberg/Havel and at Mildenberg Brickworks Park. Visitors staying on a farm in Oberhavel can enjoy products from regional producers.

Choose your accommodation based on the specific places you want to make part of your trip.

Discover more destinations: Sonnenberg, Glienicke/Nordbahn, Oberkrämer, Großmutz, Gransee, Oranienburg, Fürstenberg/Havel, Löwenberger Land.

See the overview of the wider destination: Oberhavel.