Ziegenhals: Waterways and History
Accommodation in Ziegenhals
Ziegenhals combines Großer Zug with a natural bathing area, waterways, and a historical connection at the “Sporthaus Ziegenhals.” The lake lies between Ziegenhals and Niederlehme; to the north, it flows into Krossinsee, and to the south, into the Dahme. This offers different ways to plan a holiday: time by the shore, a canoe trip on the water, or a look at the area’s history.
At Großer Zug: bathing area and lakeshore
The “Am Großen Zug” natural bathing area offers visitors a chance to cool off and relax. It includes a tree-lined sunbathing lawn, a shallow, sandy access to the lake, and a beach volleyball court. This makes for a different kind of lakeside stay than a boat trip: here, the focus is on the bathing area and time spent on the sunbathing lawn.
A restaurant serving Croatian cuisine, with a terrace right by the water’s edge, is located directly next to the natural bathing area. Restaurant details may change; check the latest information before your visit.
Out on the water by boat
The “Kleine Umfahrt Zeuthen – Rundfahrt um die Halbinsel Rauchfangswerder” canoe tour passes Ziegenhals and continues to Krossinsee. It is a specific route option for a trip on the water. At Nicos Hafen, guest moorings are located directly on Großer Zug, making them a good place to stop during a boat trip. If you are travelling by boat, check the services in advance.
A historical connection at the Sporthaus
Items associated with the remains of the Ernst Thälmann Memorial at the “Sporthaus Ziegenhals” include the motorboat “Charlotte” and stored inventory from the former memorial. This historical connection offers a different focus from the natural bathing area and waterways. Visitors interested in local history will find another topic to consider when planning their holiday, distinct from a day of swimming or a boat trip.
Getting there and choosing a holiday apartment
When PlusBus route 428 was introduced in 2024, a direct service between Erkner and Königs Wusterhausen was established; the route also served Ziegenhals. Check the current timetable before travelling. When looking for a holiday apartment in Ziegenhals, you can also consider whether you would prefer to focus your stay on the bathing area, the water, or the area’s historical connections. These are different ways to spend your holiday days.
More to explore in the wider destination of Königs Wusterhausen
The wider destination of Königs Wusterhausen offers its own cultural and landscape highlights. Schloss Königs Wusterhausen served as the seat of government for Friedrich Wilhelm I and was the meeting place of the legendary Tobacco Cabinet. The Dahmelandmuseum presents a permanent exhibition on the history of Dahmeland and the town of Königs Wusterhausen, complemented by changing special exhibitions. Three museums in Königs Wusterhausen are within walking distance of the railway station and tell the town’s story from different perspectives.
The Tiergarten is also part of this wider destination: today, it is a diverse mixed deciduous forest and nature reserve; it was established as the Soldier King’s game park in 1725. The Tiergarten circular route is 7.5 kilometres long and starts and ends at Königs Wusterhausen railway station or at the hiking car parks at the Tiergarten. Ten wooden sculptures along the way bring aspects of local history to life. At the orchard meadow, the route takes in the stone circle “Die zwölf Weisen,” with a barefoot path, balancing beam, and rest area. It also passes quiet stretches of shoreline along the Staabe and Krimnicksee. In Königs Wusterhausen, the forest, history, and a waymarked circular route are distinct themes alongside Ziegenhals’s waterways and local history.
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