Top Rated Attractions in Brandenburg an der Havel

The Archäologisches Landesmuseum Brandenburg im Paulikloster focuses mainly on conservation and Archaeobiology. It holds various exhibitions, seminars, lectures, special tours, and educational opportunities throughout the year. The museum focuses specifically on the history of the Brandenburg area and Berlin, and has exhibits on prehistoric and Neolithic lifestyle and culture. The Archäologisches Landesmuseum Brandenburg im Paulikloster aims to draw the public closer to nature and show people the effects that civilization has had on the environment. Further, it endeavors to teach people what they can be doing to have a positive effect in their daily lives.

Presenting fascinating exhibits which depict the progress and growth of steel production as well as the history of other technological and industrial developments, Industriemuseum Brandenburg makes for an interesting visit. Focused on the city, this museum is a treasure trove of information and is visited by scores of tourists and locals alike.

Breitlingsee is a huge lake in Brandenburg that has an area of 5.13 square kilometers (1.98 square miles). The River Havel empties into this lake. A picturesque location for tourists and locals, one can camp along the lake at a specially built campsite. Water sports can be indulged in here. Biking is also a popular sport.

Beetzsee consists of four lake basins connected together. It is a beautiful lake near Brandenburg and is a popular waterway. It is connected to the River Havel and the Silo Canal. Biking, windsurfing, hiking, fishing, swimming and sailing are popular activities here. Water sports competitions are also held in its waters.

Museum im Freyhaus is located inside the historic Freyhaus building on the Ritterstraße. The museum talks about the history of the town in chrolonogical order, begnining from the 5th Century when early settlement began to take shape in the town. Also, this museum houses dramatic exhibits like the sword which was used for the execution of Hans-Hermann von Katte. The museum also gives a glimpse of the toy industry in the town of Brandenburg an der Havel. Ernst Paul Lehmann, the world famous toy company who is also the owner of the Freyhaus building has many of their Tin toys displayed in the museum.

The St. Gotthardtkirche is located close to the Brandenburg Cathedral and the St Catherine church and together the trio make the town's main churches. St. Gotthardtkirche is believed to be one of the town's oldest buildings and named after the Holy Godehard. The church is worth a visit for the treasures that it holds, some of them being the Baptismal Font, a priceless altar cloth adorned with the scene of a unicorn hunt from the Christian mythology and the Epitaph. The view of the town from St. Gotthardtkirche's wonderful stained glass windows is breathtaking.