The Potsdam-Mittelmark district of Brandenburg is located in the west of the state. A holiday in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district takes place in two well-known Brandenburg travel regions: Fläming and Havelland.
A large scenic area of the district is defined by the Baruther Urstromtal, the Zauche and the Hoher Fläming. The entire landscape area is relatively flat, the highest elevation being the 200-metre high Hagelberg near Bad Belzig. In addition to large areas of forest, there are also agricultural areas that are used, for example, for asparagus and fruit cultivation.
Three nature parks are located in the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark: Hoher Fläming Nature Park, Nuthe-Nieplitz Nature Park and Westhavelland Nature Park. Well-known lakes, such as Lake Schwielow or Lake Templin, characterise the landscape.
Holidays in the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark – excursion tips
The Brandenburg Beer Road took us near Caputh in the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark. Here, in the Forsthaus Templin, is the brewery, a certified organic brewery.
It takes just one hour by regional train from Berlin's main station to reach the small picturesque town of Bad Belzig in Brandenburg. Ideal for a day trip to the Berlin countryside.
Beelitz, a small town in the county of Brandenburg. There, you find the Beelitz Heilstätten – Beelitz Sanatorium – a heritage-protected complex, built between 1898 and 1930.
Travel information about the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark
Arrival
By car
The federal motorways A 2, A 9, A 10 and A 115 run through the region. In addition, the B 1,B 2, B 102, B 107 and B 246 federal roads connect the most important cities and towns in the region.
By train
Regional trains run from Berlin to the district.
By bike
The European Route R1 leads through Potsdam-Mittelmark.
On foot
You can discover the district on the European Long Distance Trail E11.