Spreenhagen: Boat Trips and Local History
Accommodation in Spreenhagen
Spreenhagen combines water-based activities with insights into architectural and local history. Gasthaus Paesch offers water excursions and raft trips on the Alte Müggelspree; Markgrafpieske has a three-aisled Neo-Gothic church, and in the village district of Lebbin there is a roughly 300-year-old thatched house that now houses a gallery and picture-framing workshop. A cycling route also passes through Spreenhagen. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore start by asking yourself whether water, cultural history or cycling will shape your stay.
On the Müggelspree
Gasthaus Paesch offers water excursions and raft trips on the Alte Müggelspree. The inn also offers daily guided raft trips on the Müggelspree for up to 16 people. When planning, note the difference between water excursions and a guided trip: this will help you choose the activity that best suits your plans on the water. Check the availability of trips before you travel.
Gasthaus Paesch's raft trips include homemade potato salad and meat patties or goulash cooked in a cauldron, as well as drinks. The food adds a specific culinary element to the trip; check the current menu details in advance.
Church and Thatched House
The church in Markgrafpieske was built between 1896 and 1898 in the Neo-Gothic style, using sandstone and brick. It has three aisles; its construction period, style, layout and materials give architecture enthusiasts specific features to look for when viewing it.
The roughly 300-year-old thatched house stands in the village district of Lebbin. Today, it houses a gallery and a picture-framing workshop. Comparing it with the church draws attention to two different aspects: the Neo-Gothic architecture in Markgrafpieske and the present-day gallery and workshop use of a historic house in Lebbin.
Local History at the Heimathaus
Nearby, the Heimathaus Markgrafpieske offers another way to explore local history. It displays furnishings from Markgrafpieske and the surrounding area; old documents and photographs tell the story of the place. This cultural-historical perspective complements the architecture in Markgrafpieske and Lebbin with everyday objects and visual and written records. The Heimathaus opens by appointment. Book readings and illustrated talks are held regularly; visitors are asked to call ahead to register.
Cycling in Spreenhagen and the Surrounding Area
The Oder-Spree Tour is a cycling route that passes through Spreenhagen. This is a specific point of reference if you are planning a bike ride. Nearby, in the village district of Hartmannsdorf, Holly’s Galerie Café is located directly on the Spree Cycle Route. It makes a good place to stop; freshly brewed coffee and homemade cakes are available there.
A simple way to prioritize your search for a holiday apartment is to decide whether water trips, architectural and local history, or cycling should take center stage during your stay. Then use the places mentioned above as a guide when choosing where to stay.
Discover more destinations: Schöneiche bei Berlin, Jacobsdorf, Steinhöfel, Eisenhüttenstadt, Wilmersdorf, Rietz-Neuendorf, Gosen-Neu Zittau, Grünheide.
For the regional travel overview: Oder-Spree.
