2025 Brandenburg Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

Tad Mok Stargazing National Park in Phetchabun Province offers a clear view of the stars, moon, sunrise, sunset, and Phetchabun city. #VisitNationalPark

#holidayitinerary Potsdam is such a relaxed and pretty town, perfect for wandering around with no real plan. It’s got this peaceful vibe, with tree lined streets, cute squares, and a bunch of palaces and gardens tucked all over the place. Sanssouci Park is the big one, and it’s totally worth a slow stroll, tons of green space, fountains, and some seriously fancy buildings. But the town itself is also really charming. I loved the Dutch Quarter with its red brick buildings and cozy cafés. It feels like a small town, but with a lot of interesting history and style. Super easy to explore on foot or by bike. If you’re coming from Berlin, it’s just a short ride but feels way more laid back. Great for a slow day out with lots of little photo spots, some quiet corners, and a bit of royal flair without the crowds. Strolls and Royal Corners in Potsdam

#holidayitinerary Neues Palais at Schloss Sanssouci is super grand and kind of feels like stepping into a royal dream. The place is huge, with this crazy fancy facade and tons of statues and details everywhere. You walk up and just go, “Whoa.” The inside is just as over the top, massive halls, shiny chandeliers, and all the gold stuff you'd expect from a king’s palace. It’s not stuffy though. It’s actually really fun to walk around and imagine what life was like back then. The gardens outside are perfect for a long, slow wander. There’s so much space and everything feels peaceful and chill. You can totally take your time and just enjoy the views. If you’re already in Potsdam or coming from Berlin, it’s a super easy trip and worth it. It’s not just pretty, it’s kind of a whole vibe. Definitely brings the royal energy in a chill way.

🌅【Odra Tower Sunrise Adventure】❄️-15℃ border wonderland, encounter the German-Polish dawn in the clouds✨ At five o'clock in the morning, I wrapped myself in a thick woolen scarf and stood in front of the observation window on the top floor of the Odra Tower, with tiny ice crystals clinging to my eyelashes. The silver giant (Oderturm) spanning the Oder River is overlooking the sleeping border line at a height of 202.5 meters. The lights of Frankfurt an der Oder and Słubice in Poland are faintly visible in the -15℃ fog. As the first ray of golden dawn pierces the Eastern European plain, the entire steel building is transformed into a harp studded with diamonds, and the frozen surface of the Oder River reflects thousands of rays of light—this is my most shocking winter pilgrimage in Brandenburg. 🗼**Cloud Temple: Odra Tower's Extreme Cold Aesthetics** As the highest observation tower in eastern Germany, the Odra Tower itself is a masterpiece of temperature art💠. It is recommended to book the "Sunrise Special" (adult ticket €12 including hot drink voucher) on the official website in advance, and when taking the high-speed elevator at 6m/s, you can see the ice flowers condensed on the steel structure through the glass shaft. The top floor's 360° observation deck is equipped with intelligent temperature-controlled glass, even if the outdoor temperature is -15℃, the indoor temperature is still a pleasant 18℃. Remember to grab a window seat in the northeast corner—it faces the S-shaped bend of the Oder River, and the pine forest on the Polish side will be covered with flowing amber during sunrise, like a magical forest awakening🌲➡️✨. 📸**Photography Tips:** - Use a polarizing filter to eliminate glass reflections - Start time-lapse photography half an hour before sunrise - Project the German flag onto the Polish horizon to create a three-dimensional picture frame 🍲**Warm-up Surprise:** The hunter's stew (Jägerkocher) in the "Cloud Kitchen" on the first floor is a must-have for cold weather. The chef will add wild berries from the Mazovian region of Poland to the traditional Brandenburg dish, and the sweet and sour aroma will instantly dispel the cold🥘❄️→🔥. 🌉**Border Tour: Ice River Journey of Two Cities** Walk 10 minutes from the Odra Tower and cross the Oder River Bridge into Poland. It is highly recommended to rent a snow bike (with heated handlebars) and ride along the "EURO Velo 2". This transnational ice river greenway will form a natural ice sculpture corridor in winter. The rational geometric ice ridges of the German section and the abstract ice waterfall of the Polish section form a wonderful dialogue. Don't miss the following on the way: - "Ice Coffee Station" on the river island: latte made with ice from the Oder River☕ - German-Polish border selfie spot: stand with one foot in each country📸 - Icebreaker cruise every hour (€15/person) 🏰**Hidden Surprise:** Ride 7 kilometers southeast, and the Neuzelle Monastery hidden in the pine forest is holding a "Song of Ice and Fire" themed light show. The Baroque building complex is transformed into a crystal palace at -15℃, and the herbal hot wine (4€/cup) brewed by the monks can instantly raise your body temperature by 3℃🔥. 🎨**Cultural Cocktail:** Every Saturday morning, the Odra Tower's ground floor market is transformed into a "German-Polish Creative Lab". Must-try: 1. Gingerbread carving workshop taught by Polish grandmother (€10 including mold) 2. Ice fishing tool set made by Brandenburg blacksmith 3. Limited edition "Minus 15℃" perfume—top notes are fir ice crystals, and the base notes are roasted chestnut aroma 🍽️**Food Alert:** The Eiszeit restaurant on the riverbank launched a revolutionary dish—flash-frozen Oder River trout sashimi, paired with Polish sour cream fermented with Brandenburg beer yeast. Your taste buds will experience a symphony of ice and fire🐟❄️🎻 🚗**Travel Tips:** - Take RE1 line (1.5 hours) from Berlin to Frankfurt an der Oder - If driving, please note the winter tire regulations and the riverbank parking lot with charging stations - It is recommended to purchase a "Two-Country Winter Pass" (€49 including attractions and transportation) 💡**Survival Guide:** - Stick a hand warmer to the back of your phone to prevent low-temperature shutdown - Wear heated gloves that can be operated with a touch screen - Bring a thermos to hold German herbal tea As the setting sun casts the shadow of the Odra Tower onto Polish territory, the steel giant is transformed into a light and shadow magician. The rooftop bar will project a holographic simulation of the aurora borealis, and you can order a "Border Snow Kiss" made with chilled Brandenburg Riesling. The memory of -15℃ will forever be frozen in the magical latitude of the German-Polish border🌌🍸