Strausberg on Lake Straussee

At Lake Straussee: ferry, bathing beach and lakeside path

The electric Straussee Ferry connects the town centre with the Jenseits des Sees recreation area. The crossing takes about 8 minutes. Its power comes from an overhead line; thanks to its unique propulsion system, the ferry is considered a technical monument. This makes it not only a way across the lake, but also a distinctive technical feature of Strausberg.

The historic lake bathing establishment dates back to 1925 and has a 50-metre-long sandy beach. There is a boat rental next to it. Those interested in the lakeside landscape will find two different ways to enjoy it here: the bathing establishment’s beach and the boat rental. The Seesichtenweg, by contrast, is all about getting active along the shore. It runs for just under 9 kilometres along Lake Straussee and offers views of the town skyline.

Hikes of different lengths

For a longer outing, the Three Lakes Hike starts at the “Strausberg Stadt” S-Bahn station and passes Lake Straussee, Lake Fängersee, Lake Bötzsee and Postbruch before ending at “Strausberg” station. It is about 15 kilometres long. A shorter option is the Herrensee Hike, which is about 7 kilometres long: it also starts at the “Strausberg Stadt” S-Bahn station and runs via Annatal and Lake Herrensee to the “Schlagmühle” tram stop. The different route lengths and descriptions offer practical guidance for planning your day; choose the route that suits your plans.

Strausberg Climbing Forest is another option for an active outing. It has twelve courses with a total length of 2.7 kilometres, as well as zip lines up to 100 metres long. If you would rather solve puzzles together, you can choose an escape room experience at Ticking Clock in Strausberg. This gives you a choice between tackling the courses and solving puzzles, without requiring the same kind of day plan.

Old town and museums: discover traces of the town’s past

Strausberg’s old town is a protected historic district. One notable measure of the town wall: it is about 1,600 metres long and up to 6 metres high. The Alte Brauhof at Große Straße 18 is one of the last surviving traces of Strausberg’s medieval brewing tradition. Stolpersteine, or “stumbling stones”, along Große Straße also commemorate the Jewish population. These different places and markers offer varied ways to explore the town’s history.

The Strausberg Town Museum displays objects from prehistory through to 1970 in nine exhibition rooms. The airfield museum’s permanent exhibition is devoted to the history of aviation from 1913 to the present day. It is open daily during the airfield’s operating hours. Visiting both museums lets you focus on the town’s history at one and the development of aviation at the other; the airfield’s operating hours determine when you can visit the airfield museum.

Nature nearby

The “Lange Dammwiesen” nature reserve begins north of Strausberg. It was designated a protected area in 1951 and is considered a significant wetland in the state of Brandenburg because of its biodiversity and ecological features. A purpose-built viewpoint on its eastern side offers sweeping views over the wetland. With a little luck, you may spot fallow and roe deer, as well as bird species typical of wet meadows. This nature outing complements the lakeside paths at Lake Straussee with a different landscape: a wetland with a viewpoint and the chance to observe wildlife.

When choosing your accommodation, you can weigh up different travel interests: the lakeshore and ferry, hiking routes, old-town history, museums or nearby nature. Other destinations you can explore in their own right are Wulkow bei Booßen, Garzau-Garzin, Hoppegarten, Reitwein, Lindendorf, Neutrebbin, Sietzing and Oderaue.

For the broader travel overview: Märkisch-Oderland.