Strausberg stretches along the shores of Lake Straussee, surrounded by forests and lakes. The town also has a listed old town, museums covering a range of historical topics, and trails by the water. When choosing what to see, you can decide whether to focus on the lake, the town’s history or a longer hike.
Lake Straussee: Ferry, Beach and Shoreline Trail
The electric passenger cable ferry StrausseeFähre connects the town center with the Jenseits des Sees recreation area. It draws its power from an overhead line, and the crossing takes about eight minutes. The ferry is considered a technical monument because of its unique propulsion system. If you plan to take the ferry, check the current timetable in advance.
The Seesichtenweg runs for just under nine kilometers along the shore of Lake Straussee and offers views of the town skyline. The historic lakeside bathing establishment offers another way to spend time by the water: dating from 1925, it has a 50-meter-long sandy beach. A boat rental is located beside the facility. As operations may change, check the current options in advance.
Choose Hikes by Distance
The Three Lakes Hike is about 15 kilometers long. It runs from the “Strausberg Stadt” S-Bahn station past Lake Straussee, Lake Fängersee, Lake Bötzsee and Postbruch to “Strausberg” station. The Herrensee Hike is shorter, at about seven kilometers: from the “Strausberg Stadt” S-Bahn station, it goes through the Annatal valley and past Lake Herrensee to the “Schlagmühle” tram stop. The distances give you a concrete basis for comparing routes when planning your day, without implying a walking time or a particular level of difficulty. Conditions on these two routes may change, so check them before setting out.
At just under nine kilometers, the Seesichtenweg falls between the two hikes in length. Its route along Lake Straussee and views of the town skyline make it a distinct shoreline option. This gives you a choice of a shorter hike, a longer route past several lakes or a trail along the lakeshore.
Old Town and Museums: Different Periods in Focus
Strausberg’s old town is a listed historic area. The town wall is about 1,600 meters long and up to six meters high. The Alte Brauhof at Große Straße 18 is one of the last surviving traces of Strausberg’s medieval brewing tradition. Stolpersteine, particularly on Große Straße, commemorate the Jewish population.
The museums also cover different topics. The permanent exhibition at the Strausberg Airfield Museum covers the history of aviation from 1913 to the present day. The museum is open daily during the airfield’s operating hours; check the current hours before visiting. The town museum occupies nine rooms and displays objects from prehistory through 1970. Comparing the exhibitions can help you decide whether you are more interested in the development of aviation or the broader history of the town.
More Activities and Nature Nearby
In Strausberg, Ticking Clock offers an escape-room experience. Strausberg Climbing Forest has twelve courses with a combined length of 2.7 kilometers, as well as zip lines of up to 100 meters. As availability and facility details may change, ask about the current offerings in advance.
The “Lange Dammwiesen” nature reserve begins just north of Strausberg. It was designated a protected area in 1951 and is an important wetland in Brandenburg because of its biodiversity and ecological features. A purpose-built viewpoint on its eastern side offers wide-ranging views across the area. With a little luck, and depending on the season, you may spot red or roe deer, as well as birds characteristic of wet meadows.
Discover more destinations: Buckow, Höhenland, Gusow-Platkow, Diedersdorf, Rehfelde, Seelow, Lindendorf, Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf.
For the overview of the wider region: Märkisch-Oderland.
