City: Brandenburg
Top Things to do in Brandenburg
Top Hotels in Brandenburg
What to do and see in Brandenburg, Germany: The Best Things to do
Brandenburg (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁandn̩bʊɐ̯k] ( listen); Low German: Brannenborg, Lower Sorbian: Bramborska, Upper Sorbian: Braniborsko) is one of the sixteen federated states of Germany. It lies in the northeast of the country covering an area of 29,478 square kilometers and has 2.48 million inhabitants. The capital and largest city is Potsdam. Brandenburg surrounds but does not include the national capital and city-state Berlin forming a metropolitan area.
Restaurants in Brandenburg
1. Schloss Cecilienhof
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4.5 based on 871 reviews
This historic country house is the site where Truman, Churchill and Stalin met at the famous Potsdam Conference following World War II.
Reviewed By 999jimw - Schonaich, Germany
Sadly, today's generation simply wants to remove the blemishes of mankind's past mistakes as Confederate statues are being destroyed, defaced, and taken down in my beloved country. When will statues of Thomas Jefferson be removed for the slaves he owned? Luckily, this place serves as an important reminder of three leaders who destroyed the Nazi Empire and evil in its path. This historic country house is the site where Truman, Churchill and Stalin met at the famous Potsdam Conference following World War II. Here, Germany was partitioned up and peace reparations were determined. While the conference and the treaty were signed here, one must keep in mind that President Truman was new to international diplomacy and Sir Winston Churchill was voted out and his replacement, Clement Attlee, signed the final treaty. This meant the Jozef Stalin was able to broker a great deal for the Soviet Union. This is how politics and international agreements work.
2. Sanssouci Park
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4.5 based on 2,797 reviews
Reviewed By giuseppecincin - Rosyth, United Kingdom
Lovely place to spend a few hours walking or looking at the nice gardens and flowers. The park is very big, very well kept, beautiful walk, quite, relaxing. Lovely statues inside, many different shapes. A place to visit in Potsdam, definitely.
3. Neues Palais
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4.5 based on 872 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
Even if you have a day pass, you need to stop at the gate and make a reservation for an entry hour. I found this huge Late Baroque, royal edifice to be the most interesting to visit, out of all the others we had a chance to see. Here is where the meaning of the French phrase "sans souci" which translates to "without worries" or "carefree" is really reflected in the boundless luxury and whimsical ideas of the king, materialised no matter the cost, effort, and oddity. Some of the over 200 rooms, mostly Rococo style, have totally unexpected decorations and finishes - especially the Grotto Hall - which is a unique exhibit of sea-world theme, including shells, marble and semi-precious stones, artfully incorporated into the walls, ceilings and floors. Unforgettable!
4. Sanssouci Palace
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4.5 based on 2,456 reviews
Friedrich the Great's amazing 18th-century palace, reminiscent of the grandeur of Versailles, is surrounded by a magnificent 600-acre park.
Reviewed By GeorgeW2719
Frederick the Great built this as his summer palace and dubbed it Sanssouci or "Carefree." Often referred to as the German Versailles, Sanssouci boasts charming Rococo style buildings and furnishings--more intimate and less grand than Versailles. The grounds of Sans Souci contain many smaller and charming buildings--but be preferred to walk long distances. Among the most interesting is the Chinese tea pavilion with hilarious European depictions of Chinese figures--not meant to offend--just not well informed. Chinese porcelain is also used in abundance to decorate the walls of the palace. Situated in Potsdam, this requires a train and a bus to get to from Berlin.
5. Gedenkstatte und Museum Sachsenhausen
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4.5 based on 3,911 reviews
More than 100,000 Jews, communists, intellectuals, gypsies and homosexuals were killed by Nazis between 1936 and 1945 in this concentration camp. Some of the buildings have been preserved in their original form including barracks, and a pathology department where Nazis performed medical experiments on the inmates.
Reviewed By Sparky849376 - Galway, Ireland
We (family of 4 adults) booked online and met the tour guides at the meeting point on time and were met by very pleasant and caring organiser who directed us to Pip our guide for the day. Right from the outset we got good advice/pre planning tips on the day ahead and as the group got bigger Pip introduced herself to everyone & made sure she got to know a little about each of them. Fast forward to our time on site and Pip made sure the group were given a good insight into the Camp and what happened there, before, during and after WW2, to say her depth of knowledge is excellent is an understatement and equally her ability to contextualise was spot on. Pip was also not afraid to inject some appropriate social commentary without being opinionated, all in all a memorable tour and experience and very well put together, top marks for Pip in all aspects of her role on the day
6. Schloss Rheinsberg
7. Designer Outlet Berlin
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4.0 based on 373 reviews
Find your favourite designer brands at up to 70% off of the rrp all year round in Designer Outlet Berlin. Our beautiful setting just 30 minutes from the centre of Berlin, with cafes and restaurants, children's play area, free parking and more than 90 boutiques and more than 100 international brands, we have something for everyone. From iconic fashion brands like Escada, Hugo Boss and Tommy Hilfiger to sporting labels like Nike and Adidas and high-street favourites like Guess and Desigual. Public Express Bus A05: Friday & Saturday from Berlin Zoologischer Garten. Free Shuttle Service: Every Friday & Saturday you can take our shuttle bus from Berlin city centre (Kurfurstendamm) directly to Designer Outlet Berlin and enjoy special advantages (prices and timetables online). Open Sunday 03 May 2020 from 1 to 7 PM Open Sunday 07 June 2020 from 1 to 7 PM
Reviewed By Peetsky - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Firstly this is a Mcarthurgen Outlet, so has all the big name discounts you would expect if you have been to a one before. We caught the train from the Friedrichstraße Station to Elstal which we had to change train once but just ask at the ticket desk and they will print timetable and instructions in English. It was really easy and was only a few Euros for a return train fare and took about 45 mins on the train. When you arrive at Elstal Train Station you cross a bridge where you can catch a free shuttle to the outlets which is only 10-15 mins away. I believe you can pay for shuttle buses from the centre of Berlin but they are a bit pricey compared to the train. The Lindt store which is much better than any of the Uk outlet stores had some really cheap bargains for chocoholics and flavours you won’t get in the UK. The Levi’s store was far cheaper than the UK Levi’s outlet also. We spent quite a few hours shopping and got some decent bargains and a nice spot of lunch at Nordsee which was very good and cheap. Top tip before you go is to sign up to there Privilege Club,it’s free, while in the UK and when you get the email take this to the customer service desk at the outlets and they give you a book of discount vouchers. Nice day out shopping if that’s your thing.
8. Olympisches Dorf Von 1936
9. Karls
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4.0 based on 155 reviews
10. Tropical Islands
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3.5 based on 1,795 reviews
Taking a break at Tropical Islands means swimming, diving or just relaxing by the Tropical Sea or Lagoon, exploring the world's largest indoor rainforest or getting your adrenalin pumping on Germany's highest water slide tower. Plus lots of other great attractions. With seven saunas and steam baths stretching across 10,000 m², the Sauna & Spa complex is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a massage after an exciting day in the tropics. Discover our outdoor area, Tropical Islands AMAZONIA. Open all year round, it features swimming pools, sports facilities and the amazing Whitewater River Enjoy the food and drink at our 12 restaurants, bars and lounges. Spend the night in one of the themed guest rooms, lodges, or tents inside the Dome.
Reviewed By emode - Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
We have been surprised by the complexity and nice atmosphere. It was a bit crowded during the weekend but still had enough space. What we found great was that we could enter wellness and sauna area with our kids aged 3,6 and 10. A little bit anoying at the beginning when we were trying to find out our clothes boxes so reserve some time for it.
