Altlandsberg: Night Watchman, Gate Tower and Brewing Tradition

Town history on the tour and at the gate tower

On a tour with the night watchman, participants explore the historic town. They hear stories about the watchman’s life and learn about the town wall, the houses, the town church and the palace church. Personal stories thus meet different facets of this historic place. Those interested in town history gain a view not just of a single building, but of several themes that shape the tour.

The Berlin Gate Tower complements this storytelling approach with a clearly defined architectural feature: the square fieldstone tower is 18 metres high, and its walls date from the 13th century. It is the oldest part of the medieval town fortifications and now serves as an observation tower with views across the old town. The tower’s layout, height and the age of its walls describe different aspects of the structure; its present-day role as an observation tower adds another dimension.

Another link to the present is the brewery on the Altlandsberg Schlossgut estate. Regional beer has been brewed there again since 2016. Altlandsberg thus brings historic buildings and a revived tradition of regional production together as distinct themes.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Altlandsberg, these stories about the town can offer a starting point when choosing your destination: the tour, the gate tower and the brewery each offer a different focus. Consider whether Altlandsberg’s town history should be at the heart of your stay, or whether your travel plans are more closely aligned with other themes in the wider Märkisch-Oderland destination.

Märkisch-Oderland: more culture and nature themes

The wider Märkisch-Oderland destination offers further, distinct cultural themes, including magnificent castles and manor houses, well-preserved half-timbered houses in historic town centres, and museums. The Brecht-Weigel House in Buckow has been a museum since 1977. The literary museum hosts readings, concerts, talks, discussions, films, exhibitions and special tours throughout the year; individual offerings vary. The old colonist village of Neulietzegöricke, a district of the municipality of Neulewin, is also fully protected as a historic monument.

For hiking in Märkische Schweiz, there are two routes of different lengths to choose from: the 17-kilometre Natura Trail and the certified Märkische Schweiz Nature Park Route, which is just under 21 kilometres long. Their lengths provide a concrete basis for comparison when planning; check the conditions on each route locally. The Oderlandweg passes along shaded forest paths, through sunlit deciduous forests and narrow valleys, and by small bodies of water. For cycling, the Oder-Neiße Cycle Route and the Oderbruchbahn Cycle Route are also options in Märkisch-Oderland. The main route of the Oderbruchbahn Cycle Route runs from Fürstenwalde/Spree, or alternatively from Müncheberg, to Wriezen. It passes through the Oderbruch landscape while also tracing the early 20th century and the history of railway transport.

The changing seasons also bring different opportunities across the wider destination. In Rüdersdorf bei Berlin, Bergfest has been celebrated every year on the first weekend in July since the mining custom was revived; the programme and dates vary. In Bad Freienwalde, all the ski jumps at the Sparkassen Ski Arena can be used in summer and winter. Special mats and weather-independent approach tracks make year-round ski jumping possible; access to the facilities may vary.

The Seelower Höhen Memorial and Museum offers a multimedia exhibition in German and English about the events of the war, its consequences and the use of the memorial site. The outdoor grounds are freely accessible regardless of opening hours. Check the latest information before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Wilkendorf, Fichtenhöhe, Alt Tucheband, Vierlinden, Falkenhagen, Buchholz, Neulewin, Zeschdorf.

View the overview of the wider destination: Märkisch-Oderland.