Discover Brandenburg: zoos, beaches and bike tours in summer!

Discover Brandenburg: zoos, beaches and bike tours in summer!

Summer in Brandenburg: A paradise for nature lovers and animal lovers

The warm days of June invite you to explore the Berlin area and Brandenburg. The Eberswalde Zoo is one of the main attractions. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. until dusk, you can spend a varied day here for just 5 euros. The zoo delights its visitors with natural habitats where you can observe numerous animals, including rare species. The feedings and special events such as wolf nights and air shows in particular ensure unforgettable experiences. If you would like to find out more about what is on offer, you can visit the Eberswalde Zoo website, which also provides an overview of all the animals that can be seen here. You can find more information about this at zoo.eberswalde.de.

Wildlife parks and recreation

It's not just the zoo that attracts visitors with animal encounters. The Schorfheide wildlife park near Groß Schönebeck is open daily from 9:00 a.m. and tickets are available from just 7 euros. Here visitors can discover wolves, lynxes and otters in a natural environment. Such animal observations are an exciting adventure for the whole family. There are also numerous opportunities to relax and be active in the region. A day at the beach at Wukensee in Biesenthal offers crystal-clear water, a jetty with a water slide and diving tower, as well as a kiosk with snacks and drinks. The lido is open daily from May to September from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sports enthusiasts can have fun at Werbellinsee, where beach volleyball and stand-up paddling are on the program. Barbecue areas and a restaurant are also available, so nothing stands in the way of a pleasant day by the water. If you also prefer action-packed bike tours, you can consider the bike tour to Biesenthal, which starts in Bernau and runs past Hellsee over a distance of 20 kilometers. The exact route can be found on bbradio.de.

Adventurous excursions

For those who want to take it a little quieter, there is a boat rental service with rowing boats, kayaks and water pedal boats at the Liepnitzsee lido in Wandlitz. Opening times are Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Bernsteinsee in Ruhlsdorf also has a natural swimming area that is open every day and is ideal for swimming.

The Brandenburg region is also home to many rare animal species, including raptors and water birds, otters, beavers and pond turtles. If you want to experience nature, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of animals in Brandenberg's numerous zoos, animal parks and game reserves. Visitors can get up close and personal with exotic animals such as lions, penguins and lemurs. Information about the offer in Brandenburg is on the platform reiseland-brandenburg.de to find.

A summer in Brandenburg and Berlin promises countless opportunities for exciting family trips, relaxing hours in nature and unforgettable animal experiences. So let’s get out into the countryside and explore the region!