About painters and artists – a deep-rooted cultural scene
The beautiful lake attracted to the region many artists who left their traces behind. Holidays at Schwielowsee are like a journey through cultural history – from a visit to Caputh Palace, the exhibitions of historic and contemporary artists, charming village churches to cultural events throughout the entire year.
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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Museum of the Havelland Painters' Colony
Beelitzer Straße 1 · Ferch
The museum studies and documents the life and work of artists around Lake Schwielowsee offering changing exhibitions of their works of art.
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Albert Einstein's House in Caputh
Am Waldrand 15–17 · Caputh
This summerhouse was designed by Konrad Wachsmann and Einstein and his family lived here from 1929 to 1932. This is where the scientist worked and relaxed by going on hikes and sailing tours.
You can still sense some of the atmosphere of the days when he used to live here.
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'Henni Jaensch-Zeymer' handweavery
Am Wasser 19 · Geltow
At 70 or so years old, the Geltow Handweavery is the biggest of its kind in Germany and probably also one of the oldest. It contains looms that are 200 to 300 years old und still in use today.
There is an idyllic café offering homemade cake, coffee and lemonade in the patio of the handweavery.
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Music, theatre, art and churches
Enjoying culture at close quarters – during concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions all year round.
