Brieskow-Finkenheerd: Lake, Canal and Art

Brieskow-Finkenheerd combines Lake Brieskow with a walk along the Friedrich Wilhelm Canal and offerings related to arts and crafts and gardens. If you are looking for a hotel in Brieskow-Finkenheerd, you can plan your trip around whether you are particularly interested in the waterscape, a walking route, or visits to art and garden sites.

Lake Brieskow and the surrounding area

Lake Brieskow is a tributary waterway directly connected to the Oder. It is around three kilometers long and covers 54 hectares. It stretches from its mouth near Lossow to the municipality of Brieskow-Finkenheerd. It is between 150 and 250 meters wide; its average depth is around one to three meters and varies with the Oder's water level. These figures describe different features of the lake: its length and width give an idea of its extent, while its depth depends on the water level.

Fishing is prohibited on the west bank from the northern edge of the metal sheet-pile wall to the level of the photo-finish tower. Observe this nature conservation rule and the local notices before fishing. There is also a historic photo-finish tower at Lake Brieskow.

Nearby, in Aurith, lies the Ziltendorf Lowland. This floodplain landscape between the Oder and the Oder-Spree Canal offers opportunities for birdwatching throughout the year. So, in addition to the lake itself, birdwatching in the surrounding landscape is another interest you can consider when planning your trip.

Walk along the canal and canoe trip to Lebus

A walking route runs from Brieskow-Finkenheerd toward Wiesenau along the Friedrich Wilhelm Canal to the former lock keeper's cottage. The canal was completed in 1668 under the Great Elector Frederick William. The destination and the historic waterway give the walk a clear connection to the history of canal navigation.

A different perspective is offered by the 20-kilometer canoe trip. It starts at Lake Brieskow near Lossow and leads to Lebus; the route therefore extends beyond Brieskow-Finkenheerd. While the walk along the canal leads to a named former lock keeper's cottage, the canoe trip has a specified starting point, destination, and length. This helps you consider the two different route ideas in your plans without treating their distances as equivalent.

Arts and crafts, studios, and garden visits

At Olaf Hannemann's studio, you can view wrought-iron work, sculptures, metal garden art, wind chimes, and lamps. Those interested can also learn to create their own works of art for the home and garden using metal, open flames, and tools. The studio thus combines viewing finished pieces with the hands-on process of making things. Check with the provider about visiting options before you go.

Atelier TG542 in Brieskow-Finkenheerd also gives art enthusiasts the opportunity to view the artist's latest works. The Linden Gallery presents works by Marit Tantarn, combining painting and ceramics. The two art venues have different focuses: one highlights an artist's latest works, while the other brings together two artistic materials. Arrange your visit to Atelier TG542 with the studio in advance.

A 45-minute garden tour is available by appointment at the Japanese Garden World. If you would like to plan a visit, make arrangements in advance and confirm them with the operator. This distinguishes the set conditions for the garden tour from the different art offerings.

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Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Oder-Spree.