Discover Waldsieversdorf

If you are looking for a hotel in Waldsieversdorf, you can get a sense of the destination from its walking routes and cultural attractions. Several routes differ in length and course; there is also the water tower, which serves as a lookout tower, and the John Heartfield House with its exhibitions.

Circular routes by length and course

An approximately 7 km local circular walk starts at WaldKAuTZ and passes, among other places, the water tower, the lakeside promenade, the John Heartfield House and the public baths. The route combines views and culture with other named stops in the village. It differs from the also WaldKAuTZ-starting route whose stops are more strongly defined by named landscape features.

Another circular route is about 8 km long and also starts at WaldKAuTZ. It passes Schwedenschanze, Kleiner Däbersee, Märchenwiese and Papillensee. The Heartfieldsteig trail leads back to the Heartfield House. The distance is close to that of the approximately 7 km local circular walk, but the named stops and route offer a different focus. If you are choosing between the two tours, you can therefore compare not only the distances but also their respective destinations.

A longer option is the 21 km Märkische Schweiz Nature Park route. It starts and ends at the volunteer fire brigade on Sauerkirschenallee in Waldsieversdorf. Waldsieversdorf is also a suitable starting point for the challenging circular route through Märkische Schweiz. The three stated route lengths—about 7 km, about 8 km and 21 km—offer a guide for planning different tours.

The water tower and the John Heartfield House

The 11 m-high water tower is a lookout tower, with a telescope on its viewing platform. The water engineering equipment can also be viewed inside the tower. The views and the technology offer two distinct focuses for a visit. The stated daily opening hours are 09:00 to 18:00 from April to October and 10:00 to 15:00 from November to March. Check the current hours before your visit.

The John Heartfield House is a memorial and community centre. Its exhibitions tell the story of John Heartfield’s life and work. It thus adds a cultural focus to the walking routes. Since the house is also a stop on the approximately 7 km local circular walk, you can combine a visit to the exhibitions with other destinations mentioned along the route.

A broader look at Märkisch-Oderland

The wider destination of Märkisch-Oderland also has its own cultural themes. The Brecht-Weigel House in Buckow has been a museum since 1977. Its year-round programme includes readings, concerts, talks, discussions, films, exhibitions and special guided tours; individual offerings vary. As a literature museum, it provides a different cultural focus from the exhibitions on John Heartfield’s life and work at the John Heartfield House in Waldsieversdorf.

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