Discover Wilhelmshorst

Wilhelmshorst brings together literature, a distinctive history of country houses and routes through the town. The Peter Huchel House adds a cultural dimension; historic listed buildings and Iris Lake reveal other sides of the town. You can plan your stay around an exhibition, architecture and a circular walk.

Peter Huchel House and country house estate

Since its ceremonial opening on 3 October 1997, the Peter Huchel House has served as a memorial and a house of literature. Its permanent exhibition provides an overview of Peter Huchel’s life and work. Readings, panel discussions, exhibitions and concerts are part of the house’s literary programme. This offers a range of ways to engage: you can explore Huchel’s life and work or plan a visit around literary events.

The townscape also tells a story. The listed country house estate was founded by Berliners in 1907. Among the buildings to explore are works by architect Albert Gessner in the southern part of Wilhelmshorst, around Iris Lake, as well as examples of New Building from the 1920s. The different architectural styles give your walk through Wilhelmshorst a distinctive focus: you will encounter both early country house architecture and later examples of New Building.

Iris Lake and circular walking trail

Iris Lake is an integral part of Wilhelmshorst and a natural attraction at the heart of the town.

There is a circular walking trail around Wilhelmshorst for exploring on foot. It starts and ends at Wilhelmshorst railway station, passes Dorfsee and runs through Irisgrund. The railway station as the start and end point, along with Dorfsee and Irisgrund, provide clear reference points for planning. You can treat the route as an activity in its own right and combine it with the cultural or architectural interests that bring you to Wilhelmshorst.

Church, art exhibition and Christmas market

Wilhelmshorst Church opened in 1937 as a forest church with a community room, kitchen and toilet. At the Vielfalt art exhibition, professional and amateur artists from the region present work on a shared theme; the exhibition is not jury-selected. The traditional Wilhelmshorst Christmas market is also part of local event life: it takes place in and next to the community centre and features offerings from local retailers, clubs and artists, as well as a cultural programme for all ages.

In the Langerwisch-Wilhelmshorst parish, a church service is generally held on Sundays either at 9:30 a.m. in Langerwisch village church or at 11 a.m. in Wilhelmshorst Church. Check the service schedule in advance if you would like to include a service in your plans. If you are interested in renting a room in the Wilhelmshorst community centre, contact the parish.

More ideas in Michendorf

The wider destination of Michendorf offers its own opportunities to explore the landscape and enjoy excursions: Michendorf lies amid forests, meadows and lakes, on the edge of Nuthe-Nieplitz Nature Park. Its location in the Nuthe-Nieplitz lowlands nature park makes Michendorf a starting point and destination for long hikes and bike rides. The “Erlebnis” cycling tour around Michendorf starts and ends in Michendorf and is 38 kilometres long. Another option, with a different focus, is the “Schlemmer” cycling tour, intended for asparagus season from April to June; check the availability of individual farms separately.

Michendorf also has its own attractions for culture lovers. The Michendorf Local History Museum, located in the old mill building on Wolkenberg, displays historical photographs, objects and documents under the motto “Tracing Michendorf’s history”. The collection includes materials from families, trades, commerce, businesses, clubs and other sources, and spans several floors. Michendorf Church is a small half-timbered church with a distinctive, welcoming character and has stood since 1743.

There are clear restrictions on visiting Hertha Lake in Michendorf: swimming is not permitted, the lake is not a bathing lake, and visitors must not enter the area designated as a biotope. These examples offer additional insight into Michendorf as a destination in its own right, while the literary house, country house estate, Iris Lake and circular walking trail are the defining themes of a stay in Wilhelmshorst.

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