Discover Buckow

Discover Buckow through two distinct themes: the history of the old village centre and outdoor activities amid green spaces. The fieldstone church in Alt-Buckow, Jungfernmühle windmill and the Britz-Buckow Trail offer tangible points of interest: religious architectural history, the history of milling and a route that ends in Buckow. You can give cultural history and outdoor activities different emphasis, and decide whether local history or an active day should take centre stage.

Cultural history in Buckow

The Alt-Buckow village church dates back to the 13th century and is built of fieldstone. It is one of Berlin’s oldest churches. A bell hangs in the tower that is believed to be Berlin’s oldest; the church also houses historic works of art. The combination of fieldstone construction, the bell and the artworks makes it a cultural attraction in its own right.

Near the old village centre, Jungfernmühle windmill preserves Buckow’s history of windmills. The first documented reference to a mill in Buckow dates from 1375. Today, the restored rooms of Jungfernmühle house a restaurant. The windmill thus connects an early milestone in Buckow’s milling history with a present-day use.

Routes for an active day

The ten-kilometre Britz-Buckow Trail ends in Buckow at Buckower Feldmark and passes through green spaces on its way to the Berlin Wall Trail. You can explore the latter by bicycle. This offers different ways to get active: a route that ends in Buckow and a cycling trip along the Berlin Wall Trail. Trail conditions and signage may change; check both before setting out.

Berlin: parks and cultural attractions

Berlin offers other distinct open spaces and cultural attractions. Tiergarten is Berlin’s largest and most-visited central urban park, suitable for walks, outdoor activities and picnics. Tempelhofer Feld is a large public park where people picnic, sunbathe and play sports. When choosing a Berlin park, consider whether walks and picnics, or sunbathing and sports too, fit your plans.

Volkspark Friedrichshain has sports grounds, playgrounds, outdoor cafés and a barbecue area for summer days. Two small artificial hills were formed from rubble cleared from World War II bunkers and buildings destroyed in the war; they offer views of central Berlin. They are called “Mont Klamott” and “Kleiner Bunkerberg”.

Berlin’s cultural and landscape attractions each have their own character. The Brandenburg Gate was built in 1791 and is considered a symbol of German reunification. Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Viktoriapark, with Kreuzberg hill, is Berlin’s highest elevation within the city and has a waterfall. Schinkel’s National Monument stands at the top of Kreuzberg and commemorates the victory over Napoleon.

Mauerpark in Prenzlauer Berg is a public park and was once part of the Berlin Wall; on weekends, it hosts a flea market and karaoke. Check dates before planning a visit.

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