Nature Near Berlin | 3 Guides

Brandenburg's lakes and forests provide Berlin's escape valve—thousands of lakes scattered across sandy pine forests, river valleys where otters and kingfishers thrive, and the unique wetland maze of the Spreewald. Our nature guides reveal the best of this surprisingly wild landscape surrounding Germany's largest city, from swimming lakes where you can cool off on summer days to nature reserves that preserve ecosystems found nowhere else. Discover how close genuine wilderness lies to Berlin's urban intensity and find your own peaceful corner of Brandenburg's lake-dotted landscape.