Petzow Between Two Lakes

Petzow lies on a strip of land between Schwielowsee and Glindower See. Here, a distinctive location between bodies of water meets a historic ensemble of a castle, manor house and park. When looking for a hotel in Petzow, it is therefore helpful to consider what you want from your stay: Would you like to focus mainly on the historic buildings and exhibitions, or include activities on the water? Cycling and hiking offer another perspective on the cultural landscape.

Castle, Park and Historic Buildings

The historic ensemble of Petzow includes a village church, a castle combining Italian castellated style with English Tudor style, a historic manor complex and a park. Schinkel built the castle in 1825; Lenné laid out the park. The two styles represent distinct architectural forms that come together in the castle. Petzow Manor Park also features historic buildings such as Schinkel Church, the washhouse, a fisherman’s hut and the Old Forge. The castle, manor house and park thus offer several tangible points of reference for exploring Petzow’s architectural history.

Two Exhibitions in the Washhouse

The Petzow Washhouse has an exhibition on the history of washing clothes. A second exhibition covers the local history of Petzow, brickmaking and the manor-owning families. This brings together a specific aspect of everyday life and several themes from local history. Switching from the subject of washing clothes to local history offers a different perspective on Petzow from the architecture of the castle and park.

Sea Buckthorn Cultivation and Farm Shop

The sea buckthorn garden in Petzow combines its own sea buckthorn cultivation with a farm shop. This adds a connection to local cultivation to the historical and cultural themes.

Water and Trails

The kayak rental on Glindower See in Petzow offers opportunities for active recreation on the water. From Glindower See, you can also reach Schwielowsee, the Havel and other nearby bodies of water. This provides a different focus from the exhibitions and historic buildings: here, the emphasis is on an activity on the water.

Petzow is connected to the 22-kilometre Panoramaweg Werderobst trail. It leads through the cultural landscape southwest of Werder and is ideal for cycling and hiking. Unlike the kayak rental, the route offers exercise on land; its length provides a specific distance to plan around. Trail conditions can vary by season, so it is a good idea to check them before setting out. In the wider travel destination of Werder (Havel), the post mill on Mühlenberg tells the story of Werder’s centuries-old milling history. Inside, you can see how grain used to be ground into flour. It thus complements Petzow’s castle and manor park with a glimpse into historic work.

Discover more destinations: Schwielowsee, Wilhelmshorst, Roskow, Beetzsee, Stahnsdorf, Beetzseeheide, Groß Briesen, Niemegk.

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