Discover Brandenburg an der Havel

Brandenburg an der Havel can be explored from very different perspectives: industrial technology, the Roland statue, archaeological collections, music and a sweeping panorama of the city, forests and lakes. This selection lets you tailor your stay to your own interests, whether that means city history and exhibitions, a viewpoint or a cycling tour. You can decide how to balance culture, views and activity in your plans.

Technology and city history

At the Brandenburg an der Havel Industrial Museum, you can see a Siemens-Martin furnace and the associated equipment for charging, melting and casting. These additional installations direct attention beyond the furnace itself: charging, melting and casting are presented as specific work steps alongside the furnace. This gives you a sense of the industrial focus through several parts of the facility. Check the latest operating information before your visit.

Another way to explore the city's history is through the Roland of Brandenburg an der Havel. The 5.35-metre-high sandstone statue dates from 1474 and symbolises the city's liberties. Its height gives the figure a clear sense of scale, while its date and significance also connect it to the history of civic rights. The Brandenburg State Archaeological Museum offers a broader perspective across time: its permanent exhibition presents around 10,000 selected artefacts and provides an overview of some 50,000 years of Brandenburg's cultural history. Together, a specific example of technology and a wide-ranging archaeological collection offer different ways to engage with history.

Panoramic views and culture

The top outdoor viewing platform of the Friedenswarte on Marienberg offers sweeping views across the city of Brandenburg and the extensive belt of forests and lakes. Unlike an exhibition, the view here takes in both the city and the surrounding landscape. Check the latest operating information for the Friedenswarte before your visit.

Music and collections also offer their own highlights. The Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra performs classical, Romantic and modern orchestral music. The Brandenburg an der Havel City Museum has a permanent exhibition on Brandenburg toys. The cultural programme therefore ranges from orchestral music and archaeological artefacts to a specific aspect of the city's history.

Guided tours, cycling route and train

The tourism portal offers historical and themed city tours. These include one-hour introductory historical city tours as well as a Monks' Tour, a Vicco von Bülow Tour and a Pug Tour. You can choose between a short, clearly defined introduction to the city's history and tours on a range of themes. Check dates and booking options when planning, as the current programme may change.

The Steintorturm is listed as a museum; one entrance is on the ground floor, in the former prison room. Check the seasonal opening hours before planning a visit. The 7 Lakes Tour starts and ends at Neustädtischer Markt in Brandenburg an der Havel. This gives you the same start and finish point for your cycling plans, and you can make the tour a focus of your stay.

You can also include Berlin in your plans: Regional Express R1 runs from Brandenburg an der Havel's main railway station to central Berlin every half hour; the journey takes about 40 minutes. If Berlin is part of your plans, factor this approximate journey time into your day and check the timetable and travel time before you set off.

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