Berkholz-Meyenburg can be explored through three specific themes: the church in Berkholz and a First World War memorial, small ponds, and a cycling and hiking route. The church in Berkholz is located at Zur Kirche 6; the First World War memorial is on Zur Kirche, on Berkholzer Hauptstraße. Berkholz has several small ponds, including Flachsbreite, Diebelpfuhl and Siebenrutenpfuhl. A cycling and hiking route also runs through Berkholz, connecting Pinnow and Schwedt/Oder. Local history, bodies of water and a regional connection offer different starting points for planning a stay.

Church, Memorial and Ponds

Großer Diebelpfuhl and Kleiner Diebelpfuhl are fishing waters. Like Flachsbreite, Diebelpfuhl and Siebenrutenpfuhl, they are among the small ponds in Berkholz. If you plan to fish, check the local access rules in advance. The church and the memorial offer a different focus from the bodies of water: one is a local building, while the other commemorates the First World War. If you would like to include local history and landscape in your travel plans, these offer different themes that can each be explored independently.

Cycling and Hiking Trail through Berkholz

The cycling and hiking trail runs through Berkholz and connects Pinnow and Schwedt/Oder. This named trail is therefore relevant both for planning a hike and for a cycling trip. This sets it apart from the specific local and landscape attractions: the focus here is on a connection between places. As route signage and surface conditions can change, check both before setting out. That way, the route and its condition are both part of your planning, whether you travel on foot or by bike.

Nature in the wider Schwedt/Oder destination

Around 5,500 hectares of the Lower Oder Valley National Park lie within the wider Schwedt/Oder destination. The national park protects a floodplain landscape with diverse flora and fauna, wetland habitats, meadows, floodplain forests, hillside forests along the river floodplain and dry grassland. Its aims include experiencing nature, environmentally friendly recreation close to nature, and nature education. This is a distinct nature focus in Schwedt/Oder, while the small ponds and the trail through Berkholz are local-scale attractions. Guided canoe tours through the national park’s floodplains start from Schwedt/Oder. Before setting out, check which providers are currently running tours.

Culture and Local History in Schwedt/Oder

The cultural attractions also relate to Schwedt/Oder as a wider travel destination. On the ground floor, the Schwedt/Oder City Museum displays part of its extensive collection on local and regional history. One focus is the city’s “Golden Age,” when a cadet branch of the House of Hohenzollern resided in Schwedt Palace. Special exhibitions explore cultural history through topics including art and theatre, religion and migration, crafts and the military, as well as industry and architecture. Monplaisir Park is located in the northwest of Schwedt/Oder and was laid out around 1700 in the French style. The ensemble includes the former pleasure palace, the gardener’s house, the gamekeeper’s house and the pheasantry. Check exhibitions and museum programmes in advance if you would like to include these topics in your travel plans.

For the wider travel overview: Oder-Welse.