Blankenfelde-Mahlow: Discover Park History and Culture

Blankenfelde-Mahlow brings together a tangible architectural history, parkland and a culture of remembrance. At the Alte Aula, a trail leads to a former castle; at Dahlewitz Manor Park, open meadows, ditches and bridges shape the landscape. There are also two places of remembrance in Mahlow. This gives you a choice of distinct themes for your stay: culture, park history and regional topics.

The Alte Aula and its history

The Alte Aula was built using materials from the castle that was demolished in 1948. The castle was established in the 15th or 16th century as the manor house of the von der Liepe family. The Alte Aula received its current name in 1997. Its architectural history thus connects the story of a former manor house with a more recent history of its name. Various cultural events are held at the Alte Aula every year. If you would like to plan your trip around a particular programme, check the specific dates in advance. This lets you include events in your plans, while the building’s history offers a cultural highlight in its own right.

Meadows, paths and bridges at Dahlewitz Manor Park

Dahlewitz Manor Park covers about seven hectares. The earliest reliable record of the park appears in the Prussian Urmesstischblatt (original survey map) of 1869. Open meadows lie in the western and central parts of the grounds, which also have a circular network of paths. Four bridges bring the system of ditches to life: they provide crossings over the ring-shaped water ditch and access to Great Island. Open spaces and water ditches thus sit side by side, connected by the bridges. While the Alte Aula combines architectural and event history, the park’s meadows, paths and bridges shape the choice of what to explore. For a group with a range of interests, this contrast offers a practical way to choose between culture and landscape.

Places of remembrance in Mahlow

The Berlin Wall memorial is located on the B96 at the exit from Mahlow. A different form of remembrance is associated with the former foreign nationals’ hospital in the cadastral area of the Mahlow district: it has been developed as a place of commemoration, remembrance and experience. Together, these sites represent different historical themes within the municipality. They complement the Alte Aula’s architectural history and the documented history of the manor park with further cultural and historical highlights.

More to explore in the wider destination of Teltow-Fläming

The wider destination of Teltow-Fläming also offers its own cultural and active pursuits. Baruther Glashütte is home to a living glass museum with an operating furnace; traditional workshops there produce one-off pieces and small series. The museum in the monastery in Jüterbog presents regional archaeology, Reformation history and the town’s military history across three floors. Those interested in technology can explore topics such as local history, vehicle manufacturing and engines at MUST – Museum of Urban History and Technology in Ludwigsfelde. For active outings, there is also Fläming-Skate: Teltow-Fläming district maintains and regularly cleans it. Check the route conditions before setting out. This gives you the opportunity to consider a range of regional interests, from crafts and museum exhibits to exercise.

Choose accommodation to suit your travel plans

If the Alte Aula, the manor park and the places of remembrance in Mahlow are the focus of your visit, you can look for accommodation in Blankenfelde-Mahlow. If your plans are more focused on the glassworks, museums in other towns or Fläming-Skate, compare the relevant destinations across the wider Teltow-Fläming area. This way, your search is guided by the experiences you actually plan to include.

Discover more destinations

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