The key features of Schönow include the historic village green and the village church. Schönow Village Church is a fieldstone church built at the beginning of the 15th century; its brick tower dates from the period after a fire in 1860. Schönow Heath is considered a notable nature-based visitor attraction offering hiking opportunities, blooming heathland and wildlife observation. It can be explored along two circular hiking trails equipped with information and exhibition panels. Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Schönow can then continue their accommodation search.
Nature
Schönow Heath is a protected natural area and a Flora-Fauna-Habitat area featuring heather, nutrient-poor sandy grassland and pioneer woodland. Year-round grazing by fallow deer, mouflons and red deer takes place there.
The Panke/Faule Wiesen nature reserve comprises wet meadows and small bodies of water with endangered animal and plant species. Paths in and around the area offer opportunities for exploration.
Culture
The Galerie im Hühnerstall in Schönow hosts cultural events and allows individual visits by prior arrangement. It can be reached on foot, by bicycle, by car or by taking the S2 to Zepernick and then walking for 20 minutes.
Geographical Setting
Börnicke Palace is located in the area surrounding Schönow. In the wider regional surroundings of Schönow are the Anti-War Museum, the Old Museum, the German Historical Museum, the Berlin Zoological Garden, as well as Reiswerder, Scharfenberg and Baumwerder.
