Märkische Höhe: Garden Culture, Art and Village History

You can plan a visit to Märkische Höhe around a range of themes: in Reichenberg, the focus is on plants, advice and garden products; Batzlow combines art, architectural history and routes for cycling and hiking. These highlights can help you decide which themes you want to shape your stay.

Garden Culture and Farm Shop in Reichenberg

The Vierhub tree nursery is located in Reichenberg in the Märkische Schweiz Nature Park. Visitors can explore the nursery grounds, get advice on plants and garden design, and buy plants. Check visitor information about access and seasonal opening before setting out.

The Vierhub tree nursery’s farm shop sells its own fruit and blossom wines, juices and fruit spreads. These products complement its focus on plants and gardening with locally made goods; availability may vary. In Reichenberg, you can choose between practical gardening topics and the products on offer at the farm shop.

Art and Special Collections

KUBA Kunsthof Batzlow showcases paintings, collages and installations and works with guest artists. The Reichenberg Perfume Museum offers a different focus: its world of perfume bottles includes more than 15,000 exhibits and is presented under the motto “The Whole World of Perfume.” The museum is located at Mittelstraße 7a in Reichenberg, a district of Märkische Höhe.

If you are particularly interested in the collection, you can plan an individual guided tour. Check in advance whether an appointment is required. The two art and cultural venues differ considerably in their focus: Batzlow highlights a range of artistic forms and guest artists, while Reichenberg is home to an extensive collection of perfume bottles.

Batzlow: Architectural History and Routes

The restored Early Gothic fieldstone church in Batzlow dates from the 14th century. It was probably built as a fortified keep to protect the villagers. Another layer of history is reflected in the village’s present-day layout, with its manor complex and village ponds, which date from the 19th century. The church’s medieval architectural history and the 19th-century village layout offer different ways to explore Batzlow.

The building material also contributes to the area’s character: locally occurring granite is a defining feature of residential and agricultural buildings in Märkische Höhe. Batzlow offers two different starting points for exploring local routes: the recommended cycling route “Cycling on the Edge of Märkische Schweiz” begins here; a hike to fishponds at a former mill also starts in Batzlow. The options therefore differ in both activity and destination—a cycling tour with a named starting point or a hike to the ponds.

In the Wider Destination of Märkisch-Oderland

The wider destination of Märkisch-Oderland offers additional cultural and natural attractions. In Buckow, the Brecht-Weigel House has been a museum since 1977. It hosts readings, concerts, talks, discussions, films, exhibitions and special guided tours throughout the year; individual offerings may vary.

Routes in Märkische Schweiz also vary in length: the Natura Trail is 17 km long, while the certified Märkische Schweiz Nature Park Route is just under 21 km. Both explore Märkische Schweiz; check route conditions locally. Their lengths make it possible to compare the distances directly, without specifying a walking or cycling time.

Discover more destinations: Wilkendorf, Seelow, Hönow, Buckow, Neuenhagen, Oderaue, Reichenberg, Reitwein

See the wider travel overview: Märkisch-Oderland.