Friedland between the Spree, Lake Schwielochsee and Schlaubetal
Accommodation in Friedland
Friedland lies between the Spree, Lake Schwielochsee and Schlaubetal. The town centre is home to the church and the castle, which houses the Friedland Tourist Information Centre; the surrounding area has hiking trails and long-distance cycling routes through largely unspoilt nature. This makes both a point of orientation in town and outdoor excursions central to planning your trip. Consider whether you would like to explore Friedland mainly for its culture, spend time walking, or plan a cycling tour.
Friedland: Town Centre and Culture
The Friedland Tourist Information Centre provides free information materials about excursions and cultural events, and sells maps for cycling, water and hiking routes. If you are planning a tour, you can choose maps according to your interests. Visitor services may change; check in advance if a particular service is important for your stay.
StreleBurg Friedland is at the heart of cultural life in the town. Together with information about cultural events, this cultural landmark can help you plan your stay around what you would like to experience in Friedland.
Hiking Trails, Cycling Routes and the Ferry
One route runs through Friedländer Tal, Zeust and Friedländer Teiche to Niewisch, passing through these places in that order. After bad weather, check local trail conditions. The Lake Schwielochsee Cycle Route passes through Friedland and runs mostly along paved cycle paths and minor roads, providing a practical guide for planning your cycling trips.
A manually operated ferry connects LeiĂźnitz and Ranzig, shortening the route around Lake Schwielochsee for cyclists. As a cable ferry in LeiĂźnitz, it also provides access to Lake Schwielochsee and the Spree Cycle Route, which connects to other routes in the Oder-Spree Lake District. As ferry services may vary by season, check availability if crossing the river is part of your plans.
There are also culinary highlights along the cycling route: smoked eel is available at a smokehouse near Niewisch on the Lake Schwielochsee Cycle Route. Availability and providers may change; if you plan to enjoy this local speciality, check what is currently available.
More places to explore in the wider Oder-Spree destination
The wider Oder-Spree destination includes independent places to visit, each with its own focus. Beeskow Castle brings together listed buildings dating from 1250 to 1550 and features a 30-metre-high keep with a viewing platform. Since the 1990s, it has also hosted theatre performances, concerts and festivals. Architectural history and cultural events are two distinct aspects of a visit.
The five-hectare Baroque Garden in Neuzelle was restored according to original plans from the 1758 abbey atlas. Its design includes Baroque pathways, water features and a terrace complex. At Lake ScharmĂĽtzelsee, the focus is on the water: the lake covers about 1,200 hectares and is around 30 metres deep. Its clear water, with visibility of up to four metres, attracts anglers, divers, sailors and swimmers to the region.
Discover more destinations: Kummerow, Reichenwalde, Spreenhagen, Wiesenau, FĂĽrstenwalde/Spree, Mixdorf, Erkner, Beeskow
Back to the wider travel overview: Oder-Spree.
