In the wider regional surroundings of Rathenow are Slawenburg, Babe Petting Zoo, Großer Burgwall and Burgwall. Those who want to discover cultural and historical destinations in Rathenow will find specific points of interest here. You can rent a holiday apartment in Rathenow.
Activities and Surroundings
In the immediate surroundings of Rathenow are Optikpark and Fuchsberg. Optikpark is a specific attraction in the immediate surroundings of Rathenow.
Räkels Berg and Lauseberg are located in the area surrounding Rathenow.
Geographical Setting
Rathenow's historic center lies on an island in the Havel and is surrounded by four branches of the river.
Culture and History
The historic center includes sections of the old town wall, Kirchberg and St Mary-and-Andrew Church.
Rathenow is known as the birthplace of Germany's optics industry.
Nature and Activities
Optikpark Rathenow is a 12.8-hectare park on a branch of the Havel. It combines optical installations, gardens and interactive outdoor attractions.
Rathenow's municipal forest offers recreational opportunities for walking, hiking, running, cycling and inline skating.
The park offers family-oriented outdoor play and shared activities.
Beavers, kingfishers and ospreys may be spotted in its surroundings.
Rathenow is described as the center of Brandenburg's largest nature park and as Germany's first certified star park.
Rathenow is also home to the Optik Industrie Museum Rathenow, which presents the world of optics.
For further destination options, you can then take a look at Grütz.
