Beyond Berlin
The Spreewald: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © Jan-Herm Janßen · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Spreewald: the back story
South-east of Berlin, the Spree divides into hundreds of channels through meadows and alder woods. The Spreewald has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1991, and its villages are reached by punt.
Getting there
Regional trains run from Berlin to Lübbenau and Lübben; check bahn.de for times.
On the water
Punts leave from the harbours in Lübbenau and Lübben; you can also hire a canoe.
Regional trains run from Berlin to Lübbenau and Lübben; the punts leave from the harbours there.
Gherkins and Sorbian culture
The Spreewald is famous for its pickled gherkins, and is home to the Sorbs, a Slavic people with their own language and traditions.
Our advice: go on a weekday in late spring or early autumn.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- On the water
- Gherkins and Sorbian culture
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Spreewald: the back story before you go.