Gollwitz between the Palace, Village Church and Emster Canals

Gollwitz combines a quiet, village-like residential character with fascinating historical features and varied paths through the surrounding natural landscape. Those who want to combine culture, cycling and nature observation on their holiday will find various opportunities here for planning their own trip. A holiday apartment in Gollwitz can serve as a base for days that alternate between historic buildings, canals and experiences in the countryside.

Manor Park, Emster Canal and Nature Experiences

One of the defining places is Gollwitz Manor Park. The grounds are a protected landscape monument covering approximately 3.5 hectares and were probably laid out in the first half of the 18th century. Gollwitz is therefore home to a historic park that shapes the character of the village just as much as its peaceful surroundings.

The Emster Canal is also an important point of reference in the landscape. It flows into the Krumme Havel northwest of Gollwitz. The route of the “Krumme Havel & Gollwitz Manor House” tour follows the Emster. The trail passes resting places used by greylag geese and cranes, which can be observed particularly during the annual migrations in spring and autumn. Nature enthusiasts therefore have specific reasons to coordinate their travel period with their desired excursions.

Gollwitz Palace and Village Church

Gollwitz Palace is a former manor house with an adjoining farm building. Its current appearance dates from the beginning of the 20th century, after a fire destroyed the previous building. The palace, its outbuildings and the extensive park grounds are historically, architecturally and artistically significant. Regular public events at the Gollwitz Palace meeting centre enable local residents to visit the palace.

Another prominent point of reference is Gollwitz Village Church. It was built from fieldstone in the Middle Ages and remodelled in 1750; the west tower was added during this renovation. The listed complex also includes the churchyard wall, a Baroque gravestone and the burial site of the von Rochow family. The village church’s bell was cast in Berlin in 1691. Those interested in architectural history and regional commemorative culture can include these details when selecting their excursion destinations.

Cycling Routes for Different Day Plans

Gollwitz is also connected to the surrounding area by several cycling routes. The Zauche Cycle Route begins near Brandenburg an der Havel in Gollwitz. Its asphalted section from Gollwitz to Rietz runs along the Emster Canal and offers good conditions for cyclists, roller skaters and inline skaters. Depending on the composition of the travel group, this makes it possible to plan an active day on bicycles or skates.

The Havel Cycle Route is a 261 km long long-distance cycle route. In Gollwitz, a 1.5 km section, the most recently completed section, was officially opened and made available to cyclists and skaters. This completed the connection to the Potsdam-Mittelmark district. Those looking for accommodation should therefore consider whether a peaceful place with a village character and access to various cultural and landscape attractions suits their own holiday pace.

Accommodation and Arrival in Gollwitz

The main reasons to look for a holiday apartment in Gollwitz are the various ways to shape your stay: historic sites, a protected park, paths along the canal and the observation of migratory birds offer different points of focus. Bus route W 540 runs from Brandenburg Central Station towards Gollwitz and therefore provides additional guidance for planning your journey.

Other Places for Orientation

For additional travel ideas on the portal, you can also explore Marquardt, Zauchwitz, Petzow, Klein Briesen, Golm, Borkheide, Rabenstein/Fläming and Beetzseeheide.

For the overarching travel overview: Potsdam-Mittelmark.