Discover Caputh: Palace, Local History and Walking Routes

Caputh brings together a notable palace, insights into local history and a named hiking route. This lets you plan your trip around different interests, such as historic sites, exhibitions or outdoor activities. When looking for a holiday apartment, it is helpful to start by considering which of these things you want to experience in Caputh itself and whether you would also like to include other places in the wider Schwielowsee destination.

Palace, Einstein and Local History

Caputh Palace is the oldest surviving pleasure palace from the time of Frederick William, the Great Elector of Brandenburg, in the Potsdam cultural landscape. In the wider Schwielowsee destination, Caputh Palace and Park comprise a country palace with early Baroque ceiling designs featuring paintings and stucco work. The palace’s history and artistic design give the place a historical focus.

Albert Einstein is also connected with Caputh: from 1929 to 1932, he lived with his family in the summer house built by Konrad Wachsmann. The “Einstein in Caputh” exhibition at the Bürgerhaus focuses on Einstein’s time in Berlin and Caputh. It features numerous models, documents and photographs. The summer house and exhibition offer different perspectives: one is connected with Einstein’s life at the time, while the other presents material about two periods of his life.

The Caputh Local History Museum presents the area’s history in one of the oldest houses in the village centre. Historic everyday objects, old photographs and documents offer insight into the lives of people who lived in Caputh around 1900. The collection also includes tools used by traditional craftspeople and fruit growers, as well as changing exhibitions. If you would like to learn about local history through specific objects, the museum offers a distinct way to do so. Opening hours may vary, so check before your visit.

Hiking Route and Cultural Events

The 6 km “Paths and Steps in Caputh” hiking route starts and ends at Caputh Church, at Straße der Einheit 3. The route description is from a 2021 edition; check local conditions before setting out. This allows you to include a set distance in your plans without assuming a walking time.

Caputh Church has seasonal opening hours from Easter to Harvest Thanksgiving: daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Confirm access before you travel. The Caputh Music Festival was started by local residents and has been running since 1995. Around 12 concerts are held in Caputh each year under this name. As this is an events programme, check the latest information for specific dates.

Food and More to Explore in the Schwielowsee Destination

There is a wide range of places to eat around Lake Schwielowsee, often with views of the water. Many restaurants serve regional specialities such as asparagus or Havel zander. Caputh Ferry House is another option for a short break. As restaurant operations and menus may change, check the latest information if you plan to visit.

The wider Schwielowsee destination offers more to explore in Geltow and Ferch. At the Henni Jaensch-Zeymer Active Museum of Hand Weaving in Geltow, historic weaving techniques are demonstrated on looms that are over 200 years old. In Ferch, the Museum of the Havelland Painters’ Colony documents the artistic community around Lake Schwielowsee and is dedicated to researching it. The art trail passes scenes depicted in well-known landscape paintings and brings traces of regional artists to life. These attractions add weaving and art to what Caputh offers, without being the same as the attractions in the town itself.

The Caputh cable ferry, also known as Tussy II, also connects Caputh and Geltow by water. Check the current timetable before making plans around it. In Ferch, four musicians and writers create concert programmes from May to December beneath an illuminated hundred-year-old lime tree or beside a fieldstone fireplace. Check the current programme before your visit.

Choosing Caputh as the Place to Search for Your Holiday Apartment

If the palace, local history museum, Bürgerhaus and Caputh hiking route are your priorities, you can choose Caputh as the place to search for a holiday apartment. If you would also like to include the attractions in Geltow and Ferch, expand your search to the wider Schwielowsee destination. This way, you can choose a location based on the experiences that matter most to your trip.

Discover More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Teltow, Babelsberg, Rabenstein/Fläming, Beetzseeheide, Klein Briesen, Schwielowsee, Bad Belzig, Brück.

Go to the wider travel overview: Potsdam-Mittelmark.