Brieskow-Finkenheerd: Lake, Canal and Craftsmanship
Accommodation in Brieskow-Finkenheerd
Brieskow-Finkenheerd combines a waterside landscape with paths along the canal, as well as art and metalwork. Lake Brieskow is directly connected to the Oder; other options include a walk along the Friedrich Wilhelm Canal and a canoe trip ending in Lebus. Studios, garden art and a gallery add their own cultural touches. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you could first consider whether you would like your stay to focus more on the water, a route with historical connections, or art and craftsmanship.
Lake Brieskow and its dimensions
Lake Brieskow is a tributary lake directly connected to the Oder. It is around three kilometres long and covers 54 hectares. It stretches from its confluence near Lossow to the municipality of Brieskow-Finkenheerd. The lake is between 150 and 250 metres wide; its average depth is around one to three metres and varies with the Oder’s water level. These measurements give a concrete picture of the lake, while the depth information also takes account of fluctuations in the water level.
There is a historic judges’ tower by the lake. A nature conservation rule applies to anglers on the west bank: fishing is prohibited from the northern edge of the sheet-pile wall to the level of the judges’ tower. Check the local notices before fishing.
Walk along the Friedrich Wilhelm Canal and canoe trip to Lebus
A walk leads from Brieskow-Finkenheerd in the direction of Wiesenau, along the Friedrich Wilhelm Canal to the former lock keeper’s cottage. The canal was completed in 1668 under the Great Elector, Friedrich Wilhelm. This walk therefore brings together a specific destination and the history of a canal with an exact year of completion.
Another option on the water is the 20-kilometre canoe trip. It starts at Lake Brieskow near Lossow and leads to Lebus. This offers a choice between two different kinds of excursion: a walk along the canal, ending at the former lock keeper’s cottage, and a clearly defined water route to Lebus. If you would like to plan your trip around a particular activity, these destinations provide clear points of reference.
Art, gardens and metalwork
At Olaf Hannemann’s studio, you can admire wrought-iron pieces, sculptures, metal garden art, wind chimes and lamps. You can also learn to use metal, open flames and tools to make your own works of art for the home and garden. Both finished pieces and the craft itself are at the heart of the experience. Arrange your visit with the provider in advance.
The Japanese Garden World offers a 45-minute garden tour by appointment. The set duration is a practical guide for planning your time; arrange a date with the operator.
The Linden Gallery showcases works by Marit Tantarn that combine painting and ceramics. At Studio TG542 in Brieskow-Finkenheerd, visitors and art lovers can view the artist’s latest works. Arrange your studio visit in advance.
Birdwatching in the surrounding area
Nearby, in Aurith, lies the Ziltendorf Lowland. This floodplain landscape stretches between the Oder and the Oder–Spree Canal and offers opportunities for birdwatching all year round. This natural area nearby adds its own connection to nature alongside the waterside excursions and art offerings in Brieskow-Finkenheerd.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Steinhöfel, Grunow, Werder, Groß Lindow, Woltersdorf, Mixdorf, Diensdorf-Radlow, Langewahl.
Go to the main travel guide: Oder-Spree.
