Mittenwalde offers various ways to explore its history and waterways: St. Moritz Church stands in the town centre, the local history museum at Salzmarkt displays historical exhibits, and the Notte Canal runs through the town. There are also opportunities for paddlers and boaters, as well as rides on a rail bike. This gives you a sense of what Mittenwalde has to offer, whether you are particularly interested in architectural history, collections or activities on the water.
St. Moritz Church and the Local History Museum
St. Moritz Church in the town centre is a three-aisled brick hall church dating from the 13th century. There is also a monument at the church, erected by Mittenwalde in honour of Paul Gerhardt. Together, the church and monument represent two distinct historical points of interest in the centre.
The local history museum at Salzmarkt spreads its historical exhibits across three floors. One focus is the life and work of Paul Gerhardt. There is also a vineyard and a small smithy showcasing traditional craftsmanship. The exhibition therefore combines local history and personal biography with insights into crafts and rural culture. If you are planning a museum visit, you can explore these different areas as thematic highlights.
Guided tours of Mittenwalde also offer a glimpse into this historic farming town. Sights mentioned on the tours include St. Moritz Church and the local history museum. Advance booking and a minimum group size are required to take part.
Notte Canal, Paddling and Rail-Biking
The Notte Canal runs through Mittenwalde and is one of the oldest waterways in the Mark Brandenburg region. It is about 25 kilometres long. Paddlers and boaters can travel along the canals from the lock in Mittenwalde to Lake Motzen. The approximate total length of the Notte Canal and the route described for boating refer to different aspects of the waterway; conditions may vary for the trip. Check them before planning your journey.
Rides on a handcar or pedal-powered rail bike offer another way to get around. They start at Ostbahnhof 1 in Mittenwalde. While the canals offer a route for paddlers and boaters, rail biking is all about travelling on the tracks. If you would like to plan this activity, check with the operator for current availability.
Dahme-Spreewald as a Regional Setting
Within the wider destination of Dahme-Spreewald, the Dahme Lake District and the Spreewald together form part of the tourist region in the district of Dahme-Spreewald. The region offers natural, historical and cultural attractions. Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park is located in the districts of Dahme-Spreewald and Oder-Spree and encompasses more than 100 lakes.
More than 1,000 kilometres of well-maintained, fully signposted cycling paths connect landscapes and destinations across the Spreewald and the Dahme Lake District in the district of Dahme-Spreewald. If you plan to include cycling in your trip, check the conditions on the relevant routes before setting off.
Other examples of the cultural offerings within the wider destination of Dahme-Spreewald include the Schlepzig Farming Museum and the Funkerberg Museum. The Farming Museum is housed in a well-preserved rural building complex dating from 1818; the furnished house faithfully depicts small-scale farming life. The Funkerberg Museum is located at the historic site of Germany’s first radio broadcast: on 22 December 1920, a Christmas concert was broadcast from Königs Wusterhausen. These examples complement the view of Mittenwalde’s church, museum and waterways with other historical themes from the region.
Discover more destinations: Rietzneuendorf-Staakow, Teupitz, Kasel-Golzig, Unterspreewald, Bersteland, Schlepzig, Drahnsdorf, Märkisch-Buchholz.
View the broader travel overview: Dahme-Spreewald.
