Discover Zossen: Lakes, water sports and history

Explore Zossen on the water, on foot and amid its many layers of history. The book and bunker town of Wünsdorf, lakes and historic routes offer very different kinds of outings. As tourist attractions are spread across ten districts, you can tailor your stay to the experiences that interest you most.

Lakes and water sports in Zossen

Lake Großer Wünsdorfer See covers 180 hectares. A circular route around the lake, about eight kilometres long, is ideal for hiking and walking. Wünsdorf lido is also on Lake Großer Wünsdorfer See, offering a place to swim and relax. At the same lake, you can therefore choose between a longer walk and a day of swimming.

Kallinchen lido is on Lake Motzener See and is part of the “Am Strandbad Kallinchen” sports and leisure park. There is a supervised swimming area, and various boats are available to rent. Check the latest information about swimming and boat rentals before you travel. The lido on Lake Zeschsee is also part of Zossen’s swimming and leisure offerings.

If you’re looking for an activity on the water, there’s a water-ski park in Horstfelde. On the Notte Canal, hydro-bikers can take in Zossen’s green surroundings. The activities offer different options: water skiing, boat rentals and a ride along the canal complement swimming and walking, so not every outing has to be the same.

Explore monuments and history on foot

The approximately eleven-kilometre circular route to Zossen’s monuments starts at the railway station and leads via the Weinberge vineyards to the “Alter Krug” museum. You can walk the entire route or choose individual sections. By comparison, the circular route around Lake Großer Wünsdorfer See is shorter, at about eight kilometres, and is designed for walks and hikes by the lake. Both routes offer a practical way to plan your day, but focus on different themes.

The “Alter Krug” local history museum at Weinberge 15 is a museum and meeting place, as well as a unique listed monument to the region’s local history. The monument route thus leads to a place where architecture and local history come together. Zossen’s Church of the Holy Trinity offers another glimpse into the past: it was consecrated in 1735. The plastered building has the cross-hall layout, unusual for the region, and a simple Baroque interior. Along the way, you can discover different aspects of architectural history and local heritage.

Book town, museums and bunkers in Wünsdorf

In Wünsdorf, books, museums and military history come together. At its heart is an international book town. Its antiquarian bookshops offer books in every subject area, with 300,000 books cited as an indication of their scale. Tourist offerings in the book and bunker town also include some underground tours. These varied themes make Wünsdorf an excellent focus for anyone looking to combine culture and history during their stay.

The Garrison Museum and the “Roter Stern” Museum cover military history from the Imperial era through the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich to the Russian military town. The old Maybach I and Zeppelin bunkers can also be explored today with expert guidance. You can also discover the site via the Historical Circular Route through the “Forbidden City”. Check access arrangements before visiting a bunker. Museum visits, the book town and guided tours offer different ways to explore Wünsdorf’s history.

Events and outings together

A regular fixture in Zossen’s annual events calendar for many years, the three-day wine festival takes place in autumn. If you’d like to visit during the festival, check the exact dates before adding it to your itinerary as a confirmed event. For a different kind of outing, try the Erlebnisbahn rail bike: four people can ride on one vehicle, which travels in the direction of Mellensee. This offers an alternative to a walk, a museum visit or a day by the water.

Choose accommodation to suit your interests

When looking for accommodation in Zossen, start by deciding which experiences you want to shape your stay. Wünsdorf is known for its book town, museums and bunker history; around the lakes, you’ll find swimming, boat rentals and walking routes. Water skiing in Horstfelde and the monument route starting at the railway station offer yet more options. As tourist attractions are spread across ten districts, take the places you want to visit into account when choosing where to stay. That way, your choice of location starts with the trip you want to have, rather than trying to group every outing under one theme.

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