Teupitz – History and Lakes

Teupitz combines a striking testament to the town’s history with a range of lakeside attractions. The Church of the Holy Spirit reflects the town’s medieval heyday and the Reformation in the Schenkenländchen region. Nearby, a circular trail just over three kilometres long runs around Lake Tütschen; Lake Teupitz has a bathing area with a sandy and grassy beach and a sunbathing lawn. This gives you a choice of ways to plan your visit: explore the town’s history, walk around the lake or spend time at the bathing area.

The Church of the Holy Spirit and the Reformation

The Church of the Holy Spirit is a listed building from Teupitz’s medieval heyday and also a testament to the Reformation. The Reformation fundamentally changed church and society in the Schenkenländchen region. The church thus points to two historical milestones: the town’s heyday and a regional upheaval that shaped both church and society. For history enthusiasts, it connects a specific building with the development of the Schenkenländchen region.

Circular trail and nature at Lake Tütschen

The circular trail, just over three kilometres long, around Lake Tütschen near Tornow begins in Teupitz. Its start and end point is the Schenk von Landsberg inn. The lake is protected as a natural monument. Along the lakeside path, several small access points lead to the water; the route offers ever-changing views across the lake. Waterbird species can be observed at Lake Tütschen year-round; their presence naturally varies. The route length and named start and end point give you concrete details to help plan your day. Check local conditions before setting out.

Bathing area on Lake Teupitz

The bathing area on Lake Teupitz has a sandy and grassy beach as well as a sunbathing lawn. This offers a different focus from Lake Tütschen: there, the lakeside path, changing views across the water and the chance to observe waterbirds shape the outing; at Lake Teupitz, the focus is on the beach and sunbathing area. Before your visit, check which facilities are currently available at the bathing area, as details may change.

Dahme-Spreewald in a broader context

The wider Dahme-Spreewald destination offers a broader landscape and cultural setting. Together with the Spreewald, the Dahme Lake District is part of the travel region in the district of Dahme-Spreewald, which offers visitors scenic, historical and cultural attractions. The Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park is located in the districts of Dahme-Spreewald and Oder-Spree and comprises more than 100 lakes. More than 1,000 kilometres of well-developed, fully signposted cycle paths connect landscapes and places to visit across the Spreewald and the Dahme Lake District. The Schlepzig Farmers’ Museum also offers a glimpse into the past: it is housed in a fully preserved ensemble of farm buildings dating from 1818, and its faithfully furnished farmhouse depicts small-scale rural life. Schloss Königs Wusterhausen is another example in the wider Dahme-Spreewald destination. It can only be visited on a guided tour, which gives visitors a glimpse into the life and royal living quarters of Frederick William I, as well as his era.

Discover more destinations: Rietzneuendorf-Staakow, Golßen, Märkische Heide, Königs Wusterhausen, Märkisch-Buchholz, Heidesee, Drahnsdorf, Neu Zauche.

View the broader travel overview: Dahme-Spreewald.