Neuhof: Manor House and Easter Bonfire

Neuhof has two specific cultural points of interest: a manor house from the late 19th century and a recurring Easter bonfire on Maundy Thursday. The interplay between local history and changing wooden structures gives the place a distinctive perspective tied to a particular time of year.

The Manor House and Local History

The manor house at B 96 3 was built around 1890. It is listed as a historic monument in Brandenburg’s monument register; the corresponding entry is dated January 1, 2025. The town of Zossen describes the building as the only architectural monument in the locality. Its construction date and listed status make the manor house a tangible subject of interest for anyone interested in the architectural history of a place.

The Easter Bonfire on Maundy Thursday

Neuhof’s recurring Easter bonfire spectacle includes large, handcrafted wooden structures that are burned as part of the event. The specific designs and arrangements vary from year to year. If you would like to include the event in your travel plans, bear in mind that it takes place around Maundy Thursday and do not assume that it will be the same every year.

Zossen: Culture, Trails and Water

Tourist attractions across the wider destination of Zossen are spread over ten districts. They include tours, some of which are underground, in Wünsdorf, the book and bunker town. The Garrison Museum and the “Red Star” Museum there provide information about military history—from the imperial era through the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich to the Russian military town. Today, visitors can also walk through the old Maybach I and Zeppelin bunker complexes under expert guidance. Check the current access conditions before visiting.

For a walk with historic monuments along the way, try the Zossen monument trail: it is about 11 kilometers long, starts at the train station, and passes through the vineyards to the “Alter Krug” Museum. You can walk the entire loop or choose individual sections. The museum at Weinberge 15 is also a museum and meeting place, as well as a unique architectural monument to the region’s local history.

Another architectural highlight is the Church of the Holy Trinity in Zossen, consecrated in 1735. The plastered building has the unusual floor plan of a transverse-hall church for this region; its interior is simply decorated in the Baroque style. Here, a distinctive architectural form sits alongside understated interior decoration—a different facet of Zossen’s cultural history from the military-history sites in Wünsdorf.

Events and water activities offer other distinct attractions. In autumn, a three-day wine festival has been a fixture on Zossen’s event calendar for years. Check whether it is taking place in the year of your trip and on which days. Wünsdorf Lake is a 180-hectare body of water. On Lake Motzen, you’ll find Kallinchen Lido, which is part of the “Am Strandbad Kallinchen” sports and recreation park. It has a supervised swimming area and various boats for hire; check the latest operating and availability information before making plans. In Horstfelde, the water ski park offers an active water-skiing experience, while hydro-biking on the Notte Canal lets you take in Zossen’s green surroundings. It is also advisable to check the water ski park’s current operating information.

Choose the Right Focus for Your Trip

Consider which of these themes matters most for your trip, and focus your accommodation search accordingly.

For the overview of the wider destination: Zossen.