Neuhof: Manor House and Easter Bonfire

Neuhof offers two distinct points of interest for planning a trip: the manor house as a defining architectural feature of the town, and a recurring Easter bonfire spectacle on Maundy Thursday. The wider destination of Zossen also has cultural and leisure activities at other named locations. You can therefore consider Neuhof itself and the attractions in Zossen as separate aspects of your trip.

The Manor House in Neuhof

Neuhof Manor House at B 96 3 was built around 1890. It is considered the town’s only architectural monument and is listed as a historic building in the Brandenburg register of monuments, as of January 1, 2025. Its construction date and protected status make the manor house a specific point of reference for Neuhof’s architectural history. This information describes the building without implying that the property can be visited or accessed.

The Easter Bonfire on Maundy Thursday

An Easter bonfire spectacle takes place in Neuhof every year on Maundy Thursday. It includes large, handmade wooden structures that are burned as part of the event. Their design and the specific proceedings may vary from year to year. If you want to plan your visit around the event, check the dates and arrangements for the relevant year.

Zossen as a Wider Travel Destination

The approximately 11-kilometer circular route to the monuments in Zossen starts at the railway station and leads over the vineyards to the “Alter Krug” Museum. You can hike the entire loop or choose sections individually. This gives you two different ways to plan the tour: as a complete circular route or as selected sections. The “Alter Krug” is located at Weinberge 15 and is a museum and meeting place, as well as a notable historic building connected with the local history of the Mark region.

The Church of the Holy Trinity in Zossen also makes its own architectural statement. It was consecrated in 1735. The plastered building has the unusual cross-hall layout for the region; its interior is in a simple Baroque style. If you would like to see inside the church, check visiting arrangements in advance. The circular route, museum and church offer different historical points of interest in Zossen, without needing to be combined into a single sightseeing route.

Culture and History in Wünsdorf

Zossen’s tourist attractions are spread across ten districts. These include tours, some of them underground, in the book and bunker town of Wünsdorf. In Wünsdorf, in Zossen, the Garrison Museum and the “Roter Stern” Museum cover military history from the imperial era through the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich to the Russian military town. Together, the two museums offer a perspective on several successive historical periods.

An international book town is also located in the center of Wünsdorf, in Zossen. The antiquarian bookshops represent 300,000 books covering all subject areas; the collection may change over time. The old Maybach I and Zeppelin bunkers in Wünsdorf can also be explored today with expert guidance. If you are planning such a visit, check current access arrangements beforehand.

Water and Activities in Zossen

The wider destination of Zossen offers various waterfront locations and activities. Lake Wünsdorf is a 180-hectare body of water. On the Notte Canal, hydro-bikers can take in Zossen’s green surroundings. The water ski park in Horstfelde, a district of Zossen, offers a sporty water-skiing activity. Alongside sightseeing, there are also options focused on physical activity; operating information may change.

Kallinchen Beach is on Lake Motzen and is part of the “Am Strandbad Kallinchen” sports and leisure park. It has a supervised bathing area and also rents out various boats. Wünsdorf Beach on Lake Großer Wünsdorfer See is a place to swim and relax. The beach on Lake Zeschsee is also part of Zossen’s swimming and leisure options. As operating details and facilities may change, check the latest information before planning a visit.

A Seasonal Event in Zossen

A three-day wine festival in the fall has been a regular fixture on Zossen’s event calendar for years. It differs in timing and theme from the Easter bonfire spectacle in Neuhof: here, the focus is on a multi-day fall event in the wider destination of Zossen. If you want to plan your trip around it, check the specific dates and whether it will take place in the relevant year.

For the wider travel overview: Zossen.