Havelland: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A 250-kilometre circular cycling route crosses Havelland in four stages. For exploring the region by bicycle over several days, the circular route is a practical option.

Rent a Holiday Apartment in Havelland

Havelland is a rural district in Brandenburg, Germany.

Nature

In western Brandenburg, Havelland is characterised by the Havel, river lowlands and floodplains, lakes, forests and towns along the Havel; the landscape also includes palaces, gardens, orchards and churches.

Culture

Havelland has a strong literary connection to Theodor Fontane, the Fontane Cycle Route and the pear garden in Ribbeck. For those interested in literature, this connection offers a specific cultural way to engage with Havelland.

In Ribbeck, a Fontane museum, a marionette theatre and cafés focusing on the pear tradition come together. Ribbeck is also associated with pear cake, pear mustard and pear vinegar.

Cycling

The first stage of the Havelland Cycle Route is approximately 56 kilometres long and runs through Schönwalde, Paaren im Glien, Nauen and Ribbeck to Paulinenaue.

Geographical Context

Several named map features are recorded in and around Havelland and the wider surrounding area: Slawenburg approximately 5.8 kilometres as the crow flies to the east, Burgwall approximately 21.9 kilometres as the crow flies to the north, Fichtberg approximately 3.5 kilometres as the crow flies to the northeast, Osterberg approximately 3.7 kilometres as the crow flies to the north, Quappenberg approximately 5.0 kilometres as the crow flies to the west and Lieper Höhen approximately 5.4 kilometres as the crow flies to the northeast of the reference point for Havelland. The Dominican Monastery Church of St. Pauli in Brandenburg an der Havel lies approximately 21.5 kilometres as the crow flies to the south as a named map feature, while Paretz Palace lies approximately 28.1 kilometres as the crow flies to the southeast of this reference point.

Water

Ketzin is located directly on the Havel; the surrounding area is associated with nature and water, as well as with conditions suitable for fishing, water sports and walks.

Locality Pages

Further locality pages for orientation: Börnicke, Brieselang, Dallgow-Döberitz, Falkensee, Friesack, Gollenberg, Havelaue, Ketzin, Kleßen-Görne, Kotzen, Märkisch Luch, Milower Land, Nauen, Nennhausen, Premnitz, Rathenow, Retzow, Rhinow, Schönwalde-Glien, Seeblick, Semlin, Stechow-Ferchesar, Wassersuppe and Wustermark.

For the overview of the higher-level destination: Brandenburg.