Holidaymaker's paradise Schwielowsee –
a great place to relax and recharge
Together with the surrounding localities of Caputh, Ferch and Geltow, the holiday region of Lake Schwielowsee would like to welcome you on your journey as you discover a landscape that famous poets, artists and scientists have been tapping for inspiration long before our time.
Castle and Garden of Caputh
Straße der Einheit 2 · Caputh
The Caputh Castle and Gardens are picturesquely situated on the shores of the River Havel and are only a few kilometres from Potsdam.
The early Baroque ceiling with paintings and stucco work are characteristic of the stately residence of Dorothea, the second wife of the Elector of Brandenburg.
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Japanese Bonsai Garden
Fercher Straße 61 · Ferch
The Bonsai Garden in Ferch is a horticultural work of art and at the same time the centre of Japanese art and culture in the State of Brandenburg.
Visitors only need to pass the entrance and a whole world of colourful azaleas, downy Japanese-Maple and noble hill cherry already awaits them.
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Culinary delights at the waterside!
There is a great variety of cafés and restaurants, often with a view of the lake, around Lake Schwielowsee.
Many restaurants offer regional specialities such as asparagus or pike-perch from the River Havel. Inviting quaint cafés offer an assortment of cake and coffee.
You could also always stop for a little breather at the Caputh ferry house (Fährhaus Caputh ).
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Einstein's paradise and cultural highlights
Cycling and hiking at Lake Schwielowsee
The paths of the forests and lake districts are ideal for both easy cycling tours with a water view or for a ramble through gentle landscapes.
It has been told that Fontane and Einstein used to roam the region. Pine forests and the shore of Lake Schwielowsee will accompany you during your tours of the region.
Ideas for trips
Magnificently refreshing
Lake Schwielowsee is part of the water-sport region of the Potsdam and Brandenburg Havel Lakes. A refreshing dip is the thing to do, no matter whether you’re taking a day trip by houseboat or canoe or just at a bathing beach.
Here you can find information on boat tours, swimming, fishing and tourist boat trips.
Read moreInspiration for your stay
The region invites you for cycling and hiking tours at the waterside or boat trips of the Havel Lake District with lots of cultural highlights and the possibilities of a relaxing wellness stay, massages and yoga in order to unwind afterwards.
Einstein’s idyllic summer resort
Initiativkreis Albert-Einstein-Haus ...
Einstein's House in Caputh
The prominent scientist lived with his ...
Café & Strandbad Ferch
The lido with its gazebo and beautiful ...Theresia Pharmacy in Geltow
From aromatherapy to detoxification – ...The splendid nature around the lake, the quaint villages and towns with their interesting history and cultural highlights offer the best setting for your relaxing and varied holiday at the waterside.
Right in the middle of a splendid countryside, you can enjoy the recharging effect of actively exercising during bike tours directly at the waterside, hiking tours through deep forests or a boat trip on Lake Schwielowsee.
The region also offers a lot of culture: the Baroque castle or the exhibitions on Albert Einstein in Caputh, the Havelland painters' colony, the Obstkistenbühne, or 'fruit crate stage', in Ferch or the Handweaving Museum in Geltow to name but a few.
You will find ideal conditions for relaxing holidays with a variety of activities in close vicinity of the Capital of Culture Potsdam and Germany's capital Berlin.