Brandenburg

Brandenburg is a historical region and a modern federal state in Germany. It is also the heart of historic Prussia and thus borders on the federal capital of Berlin.

Brandenburg is more or less the countryside around the Berlin metropolitan area. Within less than an hour, you can get out of the huge city and find yourself in the middle of a forest or a pretty village, on the banks of a lovely lake or in front of a medieval church or castle. The major attraction of Brandenburg is the city of Potsdam with its UNESCO world heritage label. However, besides Potsdam, there are plenty of other attractions that make Brandenburg worth the trip. The gray reminders of 40 years of Communist rule are gone, and now Brandenburg offers lots to discover to the visitor.

The easiest way to get around is by car. There are several highways, that connect Berlin with different German regions - all leading through Brandenburg. In addition, there are well maintained roads.

Public transport to many rural destinations is poor. There are a few railroad connections within Brandenburg and there are public buses, but travelers should check timetables for connections.