Discover Wriezen

Wriezen can be explored through several themes: local history, contemporary art, architectural heritage and the white stork each offer a different perspective. If you’re looking for a hotel in Wriezen, it helps to first consider which of these aspects you want to shape your stay. You’ll find historical connections in the buildings and urban landscape; in Rathsdorf, the stork tower and information about the white stork take centre stage. Cycling and the seasonal open-air swimming pool offer further activities.

Local history and architectural heritage

Until the Oderbruch was drained in the 18th century, Wriezen was considered its main town, with the largest fish market in the Margraviate of Brandenburg. The devil figure by sculptor Horst Engelhardt at the market fountain recalls the town’s heyday, shaped by the fish trade and agriculture. The artwork thus connects a specific place with an important theme in Wriezen’s history.

The late Gothic Catholic town church of St. Mary is another historic building in Wriezen. It offers a different architectural perspective from the market fountain: here, the focus is on the late Gothic church, while there, it is on the memory of the fish trade and agriculture. If you’re interested in local history, you can distinguish between these different connections as you plan your visit.

The “Views of Wriezen” adventure trail has 12 stops and presents cultural, economic and historical aspects of the town. The trail therefore covers several themes rather than focusing on just one aspect of Wriezen’s history. It offers a way to explore these themes together.

Art and culture

Villa Blunk at Berliner Berg 4 is a venue for contemporary art and culture. It adds a different cultural focus to the historical connections. If you’d like to plan your stay around a particular exhibition, it’s best to check the current programme in advance. That way, you can include the villa in your plans if contemporary art is of particular interest to you.

Stork tower and stork nature trail in Rathsdorf

The stork tower is in Rathsdorf, a district of Wriezen. It is the last of the formerly widespread Märkische brick kilns and a popular destination for hikers, cyclists, families, and daycare and school groups. Since 1978/79, a small museum about the white stork has been housed inside this historic building. The adjoining stork nature trail also provides information about the white stork through a series of questions and answers. The museum and trail explore the same subject in different ways.

There is a car park opposite the stork tower, making it possible to arrive by car. If Rathsdorf is among your planned destinations, you can take this option into account when planning your journey.

Cycling and seasonal planning

The Oderbruchbahn cycle path follows a former railway line between Fürstenwalde/Spree and Wriezen. The route runs mainly on developed, paved cycle paths, as well as short sections on forest tracks and low-traffic roads. These different surfaces are useful to bear in mind when planning your route; check local conditions before setting out.

You can also include Wriezen in your travel plans by regional train: the RB60 line connects Eberswalde with Frankfurt (Oder) via Wriezen and Seelow (Mark). As timetables can change, it’s worth checking the current service before you travel. This lets you plan your train journey using the timetable in effect at the time.

The Wriezen outdoor swimming pool generally has seasonal opening hours from 15 May to 15 September, daily except Mondays and Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opening hours may be extended or shortened depending on the weather. Check the current hours before your visit so you can plan this activity accordingly.

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