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Things to see in Brandenburg an der Havel (Germany): 30 places and when to go
Brandenburg an der Havel is a town in Germany, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), History (10), Temples (7). The best known are St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Brandenburg, Brandenburg killing centre and Kloster St. Pauli Brandenburg. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 52.4126, 12.5605
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · History (10) · Temples (7) · Mountains (6) · Wildlife (5) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 64 km as the crow flies
What to see in Brandenburg an der Havel
The places in and around Brandenburg an der Havel, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, BrandenburgChurch building in Brandenburg state, Germany554 m
- Brandenburg killing centreKilling centre used in Nazi Germany688 m
- Kloster St. Pauli BrandenburgFormer monastery in Germany723 m
- Götzer-BergMountain in Germany12 km
- Hassel-BergMountain in Germany8.5 km
- Moses-BergMountain in Germany11 km
- Mühlen-BergMountain in Germany11 km
- St. Gotthardt church BrandenburgChurch building in Brandenburg state, Germany473 m
- RitterakademieSchool in Brandenburg an der Havel559 m
- Marienberg (Brandenburg an der Havel)Mountain in Germany948 m
- St. Bernhard church in Brandenburg a.d.HavelChurch building in Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg state, Germany3.3 km
- Wasen-BergMountain in Germany5.2 km
- Bröse memorialMonument in Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg state, Germany5.5 km
- Buhnenwerder-WusterauNature reserve in Brandenburg, Germany7.2 km
- Village church GötzChurch building in Potsdam-Mittelmark district, Brandenburg state, Germany11 km
- Village church Groß KreutzChurch building in Potsdam-Mittelmark district, Brandenburg state, Germany15 km
- Village church NahmitzChurch building in Potsdam-Mittelmark district, Brandenburg state, Germany14 km
- Village church NetzenChurch building in Potsdam-Mittelmark district, Brandenburg state, Germany11 km
- Herrenhaus RoskowSchool in Roskow, Germany13 km
- Krahner BuschNature reserve in Brandenburg, Germany11 km
- Mittlere HavelNature reserve in Brandenburg, Germany3.3 km
- Rietzer SeeNature reserve in Brandenburg, Germany8.5 km
- StadthavelNature reserve in Brandenburg, Germany3.8 km
- BaumkreiswanderwegHiking13 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Brandenburger Beetzsee Brauerei, Hebenbräu Brewery
- Hiking: Fiener-Bruch-Havel-Wanderweg, Camino de Santiago
- With kids: Funbad, Slawendorf Brandenburg an der Havel
When to go to Brandenburg an der Havel
The best time to visit Brandenburg an der Havel is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:57
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:30
- JunBest time16:32
- JulBest time16:06
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:19
- NovPossible8:26
- DecBest time7:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. In April, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Brandenburg an der Havel
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nauen6 places28 km
- Bad Belzig21 places29 km
- Jerichow24 places34 km
- Potsdam80 places35 km
- Kleßen-Görne11 places37 km
- Möckern11 places45 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Brandenburg an der Havel?
The best known: St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Brandenburg, Brandenburg killing centre, Kloster St. Pauli Brandenburg, Götzer-Berg, Hassel-Berg. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Brandenburg an der Havel?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27.
How do you get to Brandenburg an der Havel?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 64 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Brandenburg an der Havel as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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