Discover Wildau

Wildau combines traces of its industrial history with protected architecture and a green counterpoint at the Tonteich pond. On the campus of the Technical University, former locomotive factory buildings stand alongside new buildings; the Schwartzkopff settlement is a workers’ settlement associated with the historic industrial complex. Other attractions include the Friedenskirche, a spa park with information boards about nature, and a walk along the Dahme Trail. The local highlights thus range from architectural history to outdoor discoveries.

Architecture between church and industry

The Friedenskirche in Wildau was built between 1909 and 1911 to plans by Georg Büttner, a Royal Building Councillor, and is a listed building. Its architecture is influenced by Art Nouveau and the rural church movement. This combination makes the church a distinct chapter in Wildau’s architectural history, alongside the evidence of its industrial development.

The campus of the Technical University of Wildau brings together buildings from different periods: historic industrial buildings, where locomotives were once manufactured, stand alongside new buildings. This mix of old and new regularly attracts visitors with an interest in architecture, as well as students. The former locomotive factory site contains historic factory halls protected as listed buildings; some of them now house parts of the university.

The Schwartzkopff settlement also reflects the connection between industry and housing. It is the workers’ settlement associated with the historic industrial complex, has largely retained its original fabric and is protected as a listed site. It has undergone award-winning renovation in recent years. You can explore the grounds independently at any time from the outside. If you plan to visit, you can check before your trip whether this condition still applies; it concerns viewing the site from the outside.

Tonteich Pond, the Spa Park and Walks

The Tonteich pond in the Lauseberge hills is a former extraction site that has been preserved. Today, the site includes a body of water surrounded by deciduous woodland and is protected as a natural monument. Alongside Wildau’s architectural heritage, you can discover a landscape whose present-day form is connected to its former use for extraction.

In the restored spa park, information boards explain the origins of the plants and the lives of the animals found there. The park invites families to enjoy a walk. If you would like to combine nature with a route through the town, you can also start a walk along the Dahme Trail at a specific point: it begins at the end of the market square, directly opposite the S-Bahn station.

The walk along the Dahme Trail is just under four kilometres long. Its stated length and starting point can help you plan if you would like to include a manageable walk in your itinerary. The Schwartzkopff settlement offers a different kind of visit: you can explore the grounds independently from the outside.

Cultural Events and Regional History

The Friedenskirche frequently hosts concerts featuring internationally acclaimed artists, local choirs or instrumental groups. Exhibitions are regularly held at the Volkshaus Wildau. If you would like to plan your stay around a concert or exhibition, check the latest dates in advance. This will help you fit the cultural offerings into your travel plans.

The attractions offer a range of different focuses and give you a concrete starting point for weighing up your interests when planning your trip.

The wider Dahme-Spreewald destination offers further cultural and historical highlights. The Funkerberg Museum is located at the authentic site of the first German radio broadcast, which was transmitted from Königs Wusterhausen on 22 December 1920 with a Christmas concert. Königs Wusterhausen Palace offers a different perspective: it can only be visited on a guided tour, which provides insight into the life and royal apartments of Frederick William I, as well as his era. If you plan to visit the palace, check the latest tour dates.

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