Dahlewitz: Village History, Park and Architecture

Dahlewitz brings together village history, distinctive architecture and a landscape that can also be explored on a longer route. In the Dorfstraße–Dorfanger area, the road system follows the typical layout of a medieval German village green settlement. Key features include the imposing west tower set crosswise to the village church, Bruno Taut’s house with its quarter-circle floor plan, and the giant boulder embedded in the cemetery wall. This gives you a choice of different focuses when planning your trip: local and architectural history, parkland or a route with scenic views.

Dahlewitz Manor Park: Meadows, Paths and a Ring of Water-Filled Ditches

Dahlewitz Manor Park complements the village’s architecture with open meadows and a network of circular paths. In the wider destination of Blankenfelde-Mahlow, the park covers about 7 hectares; open meadows lie in its western and central sections. Four bridges bring the ditch system to life, provide crossings over the ring of water-filled ditches and give access to the Great Island. The first authentic record of the manor park appears in the Prussian Urmesstischblatt map of 1869. It was designated a “Protected Park” in 1989 and has been a listed heritage site since 1994. The park therefore brings together landscape features and a long, documented history.

Village Church, Taut House and Other Cultural Highlights

Dahlewitz village church impresses visitors with its imposing west tower, set crosswise to the church. Bruno Taut’s house offers a very different architectural feature: in 1926, he had his own home built in Dahlewitz. The house, built in 1926/27, stands out for its quarter-circle floor plan; in 1989, Taut House was designated a listed building. The two buildings thus bring very different notes to the architectural history of the village.

Smaller, unusual details are also part of the village’s character: the “Giant Boulder of Dahlewitz” is a glacial erratic with cup-shaped markings, embedded in the outer face of the cemetery wall. The water tower was built in 1897, operated for almost 50 years and is currently out of service. The planetarium at the Dahlewitz School and Public Observatory offers a different theme. It is housed in a 6 m dome and has a “ZKP-1” projector. Architecture, local history and astronomy offer different ways to explore the area, allowing you to focus your trip on whatever interests you most.

A Route with Views of Dahlewitz

A route of about 10 km runs from Dahlewitz station past the manor park and along a paved path to Kienitzberg. Along the way, it offers views of Dahlewitz and the surrounding area. The route then continues via Glasow to Blankenfelde or Mahlow S-Bahn stations. This lets you choose between a scenic route with the views mentioned and exploring individual architectural and local highlights.

Culture in the Wider Destination of Blankenfelde-Mahlow

The wider destination of Blankenfelde-Mahlow also offers other historical themes. The Alte Aula was built using materials from the palace demolished in 1948. The palace was established in the 15th or 16th century as a manor house belonging to the von der Liepe family. The Alte Aula received its current name in 1997; various cultural events are held there each year. The Berlin Wall Memorial is located on the B96 at the edge of Mahlow. The former foreign nationals’ hospital in the Mahlow district has also been transformed into a place of remembrance, reflection and learning. These regional sites complement Dahlewitz’s highlights with distinct historical connections in Blankenfelde-Mahlow.

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