Wustermark: Church, Views and History
Accommodation in Wustermark
Wustermark combines architectural traces from different eras with views and experiences in Elstal. The village church tells a story of building phases dating back to the early 18th century; at Finkenberg, the view opens out across the surrounding area. Other attractions include the 1936 Olympic Village and insights into the world of honey producers. Which of these aspects you want to make the focus of your stay may play a role in choosing your holiday apartment: cultural history, views and nature each offer a different emphasis.
Church and Olympic Village: two historical perspectives
Wustermark village church was built in 1703 using older structural elements. Its square tower with a Baroque curved dome was added in 1793. Another building phase can be seen inside: the wooden ceiling is designed as a barrel vault and dates from 1885. This means that older structural elements, a tower added later and a dated ceiling detail can all be seen side by side in one building. Anyone interested in architecture can distinguish the various elements and when they were built.
Many of the old buildings in Elstal’s 1936 Olympic Village were converted. Their construction still gives an impression of how the athletes lived there and prepared for competitions. This offers a different perspective on history from that of the village church: the focus is not on the separate building phases of a church, but on the athletes’ everyday lives and their competition preparations. Both topics offer their own points of interest for a stay that takes in the area’s history as well as its landscape.
Views from Finkenberg and nature in the surrounding area
Hiking trails leading in a star-shaped pattern to the observation tower on Finkenberg provide access to this viewpoint. When visibility is good, the panoramic view reaches as far as the Fernsehturm on Berlin’s Alexanderplatz, 25 kilometres away. The distant view offers a different focus from the historic buildings: here, the scenery takes centre stage. Those who plan their excursions around this interest will find a specific viewpoint in Wustermark, as well as architecture.
In the wider region, Sielmann’s Nature Landscape stretches across 3,600 hectares between Elstal and Potsdam. Admission to the Döberitzer Heide Nature Experience Centre and Sielmann’s Nature Landscape Döberitzer Heide is free. Check the current price with the operator before visiting.
Discoveries and souvenirs in Elstal
The Bee Museum at Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Elstal offers insights into the world of honey producers. At the Manufactories Market, you can browse and buy souvenirs or gifts to take home. The two attractions have different focuses: the museum is dedicated to honey producers, while the market invites you to browse and make a selection. Check the current visiting options before making plans.
More things to do in the Havelland
The Havelland also offers nature and cycling activities with their own regional character. On the south shore of Lake Gülpe, an approximately 1.5-kilometre educational trail with illustrated information panels introduces visitors to birdwatching. During spring and autumn migration, up to 100,000 geese and hundreds of cranes gather at the lake; numerous waders, ducks and grey herons also come here. The time of year is an important consideration for anyone interested in birdwatching.
For cycling ideas in the Havelland, the numbered junction system makes it possible to plan individual cycling routes. The Havelland Cycle Route runs through the Havelländisches Luch via Nauen, Ribbeck and Rathenow to the Westhavelland Nature and Star Park. It is mostly paved, flat and pleasant to ride. This means that the Havelland offers a choice of distinct regional activities: seasonal nature observation and a route passing through several towns.
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