A perfume museum with more than 15,000 exhibits, visual art, a historic ice cellar and plant cultivation: Märkische Höhe offers unusual themes for a stay. The range spans Brandenburg’s bats, village history in Batzlow, and garden advice and products made on site in Reichenberg. You can therefore choose how much emphasis to place on culture, history and a visit with a practical gardening focus.
Museums, art and special collections
The Reichenberg Perfume Museum presents a world of perfume bottles featuring more than 15,000 exhibits under the motto “The Whole World of Perfume”. The address is Mittelstraße 7a, Märkische Höhe, Reichenberg district. Individual guided tours are available; arrangements may need to be made in advance. Check current visiting options before you travel.
The Julianenhof International Bat Museum dedicates its exhibitions to bat species and bat conservation, with a focus on Brandenburg’s native species. Visitors can also explore the historic ice cellar and take part in guided tours about the history of ice production and an earlier cooling method. As seasonal visiting arrangements may change, check them before your trip.
KUBA Kunsthof Batzlow exhibits paintings, collages and installations and works with guest artists. This brings a range of artistic forms alongside the museum-specific themes: the world of perfume bottles places the emphasis on a collection, while the art centre works with a variety of visual and spatial forms.
Batzlow: village history and routes
In Batzlow, the restored Early Gothic fieldstone church dates from the 14th century; it was probably built as a fortified refuge to protect the villagers. The present-day village layout also reflects a longer history: the manor complex and the village ponds within the settlement date from the 19th century. Locally available granite is a characteristic material used in residential and agricultural buildings in Märkische Höhe.
Batzlow is also a starting point for a range of activities. The recommended route “Cycling on the Edge of Märkische Schweiz” starts there; a hike from Batzlow also leads to fishponds at a former mill. The descriptions highlight different details: the cycling route names its starting point, while the hike has a specific destination. In the forested surroundings, you can plan hikes and cycling tours from Batzlow.
Horticulture and regional products in Reichenberg
Vierhub Nursery is located in Reichenberg in Märkische Schweiz Nature Park. Visitors can tour the nursery grounds, get advice on plants and garden design, and buy plants. The farm shop sells its own fruit and flower wines, juices and fruit spreads. Visiting options may vary by season; check access and seasonal opening arrangements before setting out. Product availability may also vary.
The nursery focuses on plants and garden design, while the farm shop offers its own fruit products. Together, these options give a visit to Reichenberg a different focus from the art and museum themes. Locally available granite, in turn, shapes residential and agricultural buildings in Märkische Höhe and offers a distinct perspective on regional building styles.
Märkisch-Oderland as the wider setting
In the wider destination of Märkisch-Oderland, the Brecht-Weigel House in Buckow offers its own cultural connection: it 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. This makes it possible to distinguish the local focus on Märkische Höhe from a cultural programme with an explicitly regional scope.
The route distances also provide a concrete basis for comparison in Märkisch-Oderland: Märkische Schweiz can be explored along the 17-kilometre Natura Trail and the certified Nature Park Route, which is just under 21 kilometres long. If you want to compare routes by distance, these are two clearly named options. Check local trail conditions before your tour.
Discover more destinations: Falkenhagen, Garzau-Garzin, Altlandsberg, Hennickendorf, Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf, Fichtenhöhe, Küstriner Vorland, Buchholz.
Go to the wider travel overview: Märkisch-Oderland.
