Börnicke: Village Church, History and Luch Landscape

When you choose Börnicke as a travel destination, village history, ecclesiastical architecture and the Luch landscape come together. Local highlights range from the late Gothic village church and a historic four-sided farmstead to walks in the forest and Luch.

Village Church: Architectural History and Features

Börnicke village church is a late Gothic brick building with a distinctive blind gable; its tower was added in the early 18th century. The Renaissance altar dates from 1604 and was restored in 1739. The pulpit features images of the Evangelists, and the west gallery houses a Gesell organ dating from 1850. The different architectural elements and furnishings give you several specific starting points for exploring Börnicke’s cultural history.

Memorial Sites and Historic Buildings

The town’s history also includes an early concentration camp. It was established in mid-May 1933 by SA Standard 224 on the site of the former factory and, during its three months of operation, became the central detention site for the Osthavelland region. Since 1975, a memorial stone on this site, on the road to Tietzow, has commemorated the victims of the early concentration camp. The site, period and memorial stone provide a specific point of reference for engaging with this part of Börnicke’s history.

Another architectural highlight is the four-sided farmstead at Mitteldorf 6. It comprises a residential house, two stables and barns. The residential house is a Neoclassical building dating from around 1870/80. This makes it possible to distinguish the overall complex from the individual building: the buildings mentioned describe the farmstead, while the architectural style and approximate date of construction refer to the residential house. So, alongside the church, the focus here is on a farmstead ensemble rather than a single religious building.

Between the Luch, Forest and Avenue Road

Börnicke lies on the boundary between the Havelländisches Luch and the Ländchen Glien. The forest and the expansive, tranquil Luch landscape around Börnicke invite you to take long walks. The village is also located on the German Avenue Road. This gives you different points of reference for planning your trip: the landscape, which is ideal for walking, and a named road route. If you are considering a drive along the German Avenue Road, Börnicke’s location on this route may factor into your choice of destination.

Additional Cultural Sites in the Wider Destination of Nauen

Nauen has its own historic old town: almost the entire historic town centre has been preserved. St. Jacobi, on Martin-Luther-Platz in the centre of Nauen’s old town, is a three-aisled Gothic brick hall church, built in the Late Gothic period from red bricks. Large Gründerzeit buildings shape the main streets, while small farmhouses stand in the side streets. As a wider destination, Nauen thus offers an urban historical setting alongside Börnicke’s village monuments.

Ribbeck is also a district of Nauen. Its village centre forms a historic ensemble comprising the castle, church, famous pear tree, Old School and rectory garden. A signposted historic walking route leads around the village green and references the year 1889. The old village school houses a fully furnished historic classroom.

Discover more destinations: Premnitz, Havelaue, Gollenberg, Brieselang, Nauen, Kotzen, Schönwalde-Glien, Wassersuppe.

For the wider travel overview: Havelland.