Oranienburg

Discover the elegant serenity of Oranienburg, a charming Brandenburg town just 35 km north of Berlin, where the magnificent Schloss Oranienburg—the oldest Brandenburg Hohenzollern palace, built in 1651–1655 and residence of the “Great Elector” Friedrich Wilhelm and his Dutch wife Louise Henriette—stands in graceful Dutch Baroque style with beautifully restored interiors, ornate stucco ceilings, and peaceful gardens along the Havel River. Explore the poignant Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum (Gedenkstätte Sachsenhausen), a former Nazi concentration camp now preserved as a powerful place of remembrance and education, visit the charming old town with its half-timbered houses and historic church, or relax on the Havel with boat tours, cycling paths, and the tranquil atmosphere of a town that feels like a peaceful escape from Berlin’s urban energy.

Savor hearty Brandenburg specialties like potato soup with sausages, fresh lake fish, and crisp local beers amid warm Brandenburg hospitality, riverside walks, and the unmistakable sense of a place rich in royal history, reflection, and natural calm.

Oranienburg isn’t just a destination—it’s Brandenburg’s perfect blend of palace grandeur, poignant history, and serene river beauty—plan your Oranienburg escape today!

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