Ziethen

Geographical location and special features: Ziethen is a small municipality in the Barnim district, only 30 kilometres northeast of Berlin. The region is known for its picturesque landscapes with forests, lakes and rivers. The Barnim Nature Park invites you to go hiking and cycling.

Tourist attractions: One of the main attractions of Ziethen is the 18th century Ziethen Castle. It has been lavishly restored and today houses a hotel and a restaurant serving regional cuisine. Another highlight are the numerous churches in the area such as the Bernau town church or the Chorin monastery church.

Cultural highlights and events: The region also has a lot to offer culturally: Open-air concerts are held regularly in summer, including the well-known Classic Open Air at Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin. The Panketal Art Festival attracts thousands of visitors every year and presents contemporary works of art from all over the world.

Culinary specialities: In the restaurants around Ziethen you can enjoy regional specialities such as fresh game meat or fish dishes from the nearby lakes. Beer lovers will also get their money's worth: In the brewery "Braumanufaktur Forsthaus Templin" craft beer is brewed.

Outdoor activities: The surroundings of Ziethen are a paradise for outdoor activities. In summer you can swim or canoe in the lakes, and in autumn and winter you can go hiking through the forests. Fishing and horseback riding are also popular leisure activities.

Best seasons and places: In spring, the orchards around Bernau blossom - a wonderful time for walks. Summer offers the best conditions for swimming in one of the many lakes such as Lake Wandlitz or Lake Liepnitz. In autumn, the forest turns into a sea of colour and in winter you can go cross-country skiing when it snows.

What to do when it rains? Even if the weather doesn't cooperate, there's plenty to do: Visit the Barnim Panorama Museum with its interactive exhibitions or relax in one of the many wellness oases in the region.

Where is the most beautiful? One of our absolute favourites is the Barnim Nature Park with its unspoilt nature and breathtaking views over the landscape. Here, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can switch off and recharge your batteries.

Summarising: Ziethen, Barnim is definitely worth a trip! With this travel guide, we hope we have given you some useful tips to make your stay as pleasant as possible.