Lichtenberg: Way of St. James, Bismarck Tower and Rural Trails

Lichtenberg is nestled among fields and woodland. At the same time, the village lies on the Way of St. James. Other options for planning your trip include a distinctive tower, a moderately challenging hiking route and seasonal cultural events. If you are looking for a hotel, you can use these themes to shape your stay: Are you most interested in the connection to the pilgrimage route, a hike or an event in late summer? You can weigh these priorities when choosing your destination.

Bismarck Tower and finding your way around

At the northern edge of the village, a small seating area at Lichtenberg Bismarck Tower invites you to stop and rest. The tower is 5.70 metres tall and is a fire column with no viewing function. It is also listed as a point of interest on the Frankfurt (Oder) district route – Discovery Tour. Its height and design provide a specific landmark; the tower is not intended as a viewpoint.

Hiking, farm shop and late-summer cinema

A moderately challenging, 10.3-kilometre hiking route passes through the Biegener Hellen protected landscape area and along a chain of small lakes formed during the Ice Age. It runs via Vorwerk Lichtenberg to Lichtenberg. Its length and difficulty are useful details for planning. Hohenwalde and Lichtenberg are easily accessible by bus route 982.

There are local options for a shorter activity, too: Lichtenberg has a farm shop selling agricultural products. If you plan to visit, check the current opening times in advance. In late summer, open-air cinema is held at the Lichtenberg church ruins. If this seasonal offering is important for your travel dates, check the specific event dates in advance.

Frankfurt / Oder: a distinct city and river setting

In the wider destination of Frankfurt / Oder, Frankfurt (Oder) lies on the western bank of the border river Oder. The Alte Oder and the Winter Harbour follow an earlier course of the Oder and form numerous side channels. From Holzmarkt in the city centre, you can look out over Ziegenwerder Island, with its groynes, floodplain and northern tip. The Oderpromenade in Frankfurt (Oder) is a pleasant place to stroll along the river past sights and works of art. Depending on the season, passenger boats depart from its landing stage for boat trips; check operating dates for your trip.

Cultural attractions in Frankfurt (Oder)

The interactive permanent exhibition at the Kleist Museum presents the life, work and influence of Heinrich von Kleist in the city where he was born and studied, Frankfurt (Oder). The exhibition is scheduled to run until 11 December 2026; check its status for visits after that date. The concert hall “Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach” houses a multimedia permanent exhibition about the life, work and legacy of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.

The Kleist Route also offers a distinct way to explore the city’s cultural attractions: it comprises five stops in total and passes through urban areas and parks, taking in monuments and places associated with Heinrich von Kleist (1777–1811) and Ewald Christian von Kleist (1715–1759). The Kleist Museum organises individual themed tours for groups and school classes on request; check the booking arrangements in advance.

Check the exact location of each attraction and tailor your search to the themes that matter for your stay. The river and cultural attractions in this section are in Frankfurt (Oder); the trails and sights described are in Lichtenberg.

For the wider travel overview: Frankfurt An Der Oder.