Zossen between lakes, water activities and history

Water, activity and an unusually rich history shape the travel ideas in Zossen. In Wünsdorf, you can explore the book and bunker town, while lakes, lidos and paths through the countryside offer a different perspective. As tourist attractions are spread across ten districts, you can start by considering which experiences you want to shape your stay.

Lakes and water activities

Wünsdorfer See is a 180-hectare lake. At Großer Wünsdorfer See, a roughly eight-kilometre circular trail is ideal for hiking and walking. The Wünsdorf lido is also located by the lake and offers a place to swim and relax. This lets you combine time by the water with a walk, without needing to make the two activities part of the same route.

Other bodies of water offer a variety of options, too: Kallinchen lido is on Motzener See and is part of the “Am Strandbad Kallinchen” sports and leisure park. It has a supervised swimming area, and various boats are available to rent. The lido at Zeschsee is also part of Zossen’s swimming and leisure offerings. Which of these water experiences appeals to you most can be a helpful factor when choosing your holiday apartment.

For a change of pace, try the water ski park in Horstfelde, one of Zossen’s districts. On the Notte Canal, hydro-bikers can take in Zossen’s green surroundings. The activities appeal to different interests, from swimming and relaxing to a boat trip or a more active pursuit on the water.

Wünsdorf: book town and military history

Wünsdorf brings together several distinctive places to explore. At its centre is an international book town: its antiquarian bookshops offer 300,000 books covering every field. There are also partly underground tours in the book and bunker town of Wünsdorf. Those interested in the town’s history can find information on military history at the Garrison Museum and the “Roter Stern” Museum, from the imperial era through the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich to the Russian military town.

Today, the historic Maybach I and Zeppelin bunker complexes can be explored on foot with expert guidance. The Wünsdorf site can also be visited via the historic trail through the “Forbidden City.” Books, museums and bunker history offer different ways to discover the town’s past. When looking for a holiday apartment, it is worth considering these interests alongside water activities.

Trails, monuments and culture

A circular trail to Zossen’s monuments is about 11 kilometres long. It starts at the railway station and passes through the vineyards to the “Alter Krug” Museum. You can walk the whole route or choose sections to suit you. The local history museum at Weinberge 15 is also a museum and meeting place, as well as a listed monument to the region’s history. Being able to walk the trail in sections gives you the flexibility to explore a little or a lot.

Another cultural and historical stop is the Church of the Holy Trinity in Zossen, which was consecrated in 1735. Its plastered building has a transverse-hall layout, unusual for the region; the interior is decorated in a simple Baroque style. In autumn, a three-day wine festival has also been a regular fixture on Zossen’s events calendar for many years.

Choose the right focus for your stay

For a group trip, four people can ride together on one Erlebnisbahn vehicle towards Mellensee. Along with the walking trails, swimming options and cultural attractions, this offers different ways to spend your time in Zossen. When choosing a holiday apartment, consider whether you mainly want to enjoy the water, explore history, go for walks or combine different experiences. Tourist attractions are spread across ten districts, so choosing a clear focus can help you find a location that is a better fit for your trip.

Explore more local pages: Neuhof. You can also visit Kloster Zinna, Gottsdorf, Kemnitz, Großbeeren, Rangsdorf, Am Mellensee and Dahlewitz.

See the wider travel overview: Teltow-Fläming.