Ruhlsdorf: Water, local history and horse-related activities

Ruhlsdorf offers several distinct starting points for planning your trip: Ruhlesee, the Finow Canal, local history and horse-related activities. When looking for a hotel, you can first consider which of these themes you want to shape your stay. The landscape around Ruhlesee is described differently from the facilities at the lock; the museum, meanwhile, offers an insight into the history of the village. These differences give you a clear direction when choosing your destination.

Ruhlesee and the Finow Canal

Ruhlesee is a lake created by gravel extraction. Its features include a fine sandy beach and a peninsula that divides the lake into two halves. For planning your trip, this tells you both how the lake was formed and what it looks like: the beach and peninsula are distinct landmarks at the lake.

Ruhlsdorf Lock is the western entrance lock of the Finow Canal. Water tourists will find waiting areas there for kayaks and sports boats, a small rest area and a limited number of parking spaces. The lake and the lock therefore offer different water-related highlights: Ruhlesee is defined by its beach and the shape of the lake, while the lock is associated with the Finow Canal and the facilities listed for water tourists.

Local history at the community center

The Ruhlsdorf Museum brings local history to life. Twelve furnished rooms are located in the attic and stairwell of the community center, right next to the church in the village center. The rooms illustrate local history through their interiors. Visits are possible by appointment, so arrange your visit in advance. The museum complements the landscape and water-related themes with its own insight into Ruhlsdorf’s history.

Horse rides and lessons

The “Insel” Fjord Horse Farm offers carriage and Kremser wagon rides, as well as riding and driving lessons. There are several activities to choose from: a ride in a carriage or Kremser wagon, or lessons in riding or driving. If one of these activities fits your travel plans, check with the provider before your visit to find out what is currently available.

Getting here and excursions in the Marienwerder destination

Within the municipality of Marienwerder, Ruhlsdorf/Zerpenschleuse station is a point of access to the Heidekrautbahn. Check the connections before your trip if you plan to use this rail service to get there.

The wider Marienwerder destination offers further options for planning your trip. Hiking trails starting from Marienwerder connect Rosenbeck on the Werbellin Canal with Eichhorst and Lake Werbellin. Cyclists can ride in all directions from Marienwerder and reach, among other places, the northern villages of Groß Schönebeck and Eichhorst, as well as Lake Werbellin. These hiking and cycling destinations are part of the wider Marienwerder destination.

Cultural and historical connections also form part of the wider area: the Schifferfest is still celebrated in Marienwerder. If the festival is important to your travel plans, check the relevant event dates. A towpath in Marienwerder bears witness to horse-drawn towing in the 19th century.

For the wider travel overview: Marienwerder.