Altlandsberg combines visible architectural history with stories of the town’s past—from the Berliner Tor Tower to a tour with the night watchman.

Town history at the tower and on the tour

The Berliner Tor Tower is the oldest part of Altlandsberg’s medieval town fortifications. The square fieldstone tower is 18 metres high; its walls date from the 13th century. Today, it serves as an observation tower, offering views over the old town.

On the tour, participants explore the historic town and hear stories from the life of the night watchman. Topics include the town wall, the houses, the town church and the castle church. The tour thus focuses on storytelling, while the tower brings together the town’s architectural history.

Brewing at the castle estate

Beer production is also part of local life: beer has once again been brewed locally at the brewhouse on the Altlandsberg castle estate since 2016. Alongside its buildings and stories, this reveals another aspect of Altlandsberg’s character—the revival of its regional brewing tradition.

Beyond Altlandsberg: Märkisch-Oderland

Those looking for other cultural or nature experiences can explore Altlandsberg as part of the wider destination of Märkisch-Oderland. The region offers castles and manor houses, well-preserved half-timbered houses in historic town centres and museums. Examples from other places complement Altlandsberg’s local history with their own themes and experiences.

In Buckow, the Brecht-Weigel House has been a museum since 1977. The literary museum hosts readings, concerts, talks, discussions, films, exhibitions and special guided tours throughout the year; individual events vary. A different perspective is offered by the Seelow Heights Memorial and Museum, with a multimedia exhibition on the events of the war, its consequences and the use of the memorial site. The exhibition is available in German and English. The outdoor grounds are freely accessible regardless of opening hours. Check access again before your visit.

Two routes of different lengths are available for exploring the Märkische Schweiz landscape: the 17-kilometre Natura Trail and the nearly 21-kilometre certified Märkische Schweiz Nature Park Route. Check trail conditions locally. The Oderlandweg passes through shady forest paths, sunlit deciduous forests and narrow valleys, and past small bodies of water—offering a different perspective on the landscape from the nature park routes mentioned above.

Another activity in the wider destination is offered by the Sparkassen Ski Arena in Bad Freienwalde: all ski jumps can be used in summer and winter. Special mats and weather-independent inrun tracks make year-round ski jumping possible; check which facilities are accessible on your intended date before visiting. Cycling tours along the Oder–Neisse Cycle Route are also possible in Märkisch-Oderland. The Oderbruch Railway Cycle Route passes through the quiet landscape of the Oderbruch while also exploring the early 20th century and the history of rail transport. Its main route runs from Fürstenwalde/Spree or, alternatively, from Müncheberg to Wriezen.

A seasonal event in the wider destination is the Bergfest in Rüdersdorf bei Berlin. Since the mining tradition was revived, it has been celebrated every year on the first weekend in July; the programme and exact dates vary. Check the information for the relevant year if you would like to plan your trip around it.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Oberbarnim, Zechin, Treplin, Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf, Buchholz, Georgenthal, Hoppegarten, Hönow.

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