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| federal state | Brandenburg | |
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| Residents | 26.184 (2019) | |
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Werder (Havel) is a city in Havelland in the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark in Brandenburg and a state-approved resort.
background
Werder is surrounded by the Havel lakes Schwielowsee, Glindower See, Großer Plessower See and Großer Zernsee.
In addition to the center of Werder, there are also the following districts:
- Bliesendorf - village church and rectory
- Derwitz - was the place of the first flight of a person, Otto Lilienthal in 1891.
- Glindow - on Glindowsee, with the old brickworks
- Kemnitz - with an old village center and golf course
- Petzow - with the park and Petzow Castle
- Phöben - with polo and riding facilities
- Plötzin - with the village church from the 18th century
- Töplitz - on the island of Töplitz
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is 55 km away Berlin Brandenburg Airport
(IATA: BER).
With public transport (train or bus) you need a good hour and you have to change trains once in Golm.
By train
At the 1 Werder (Havel) railway station Regional express trains on the RE1 line stop twice an hour in each direction: Frankfurt (Oder) –Berlin – Potsdam – Brandenburg – Magdeburg, with only every second train going to / from Magdeburg (i.e. once an hour). The journey from / to Potsdam Hbf takes 10 minutes, Brandenburg 15 minutes, Berlin Hbf 35 minutes, Magdeburg 1:05 hours, Frankfurt (Oder) 1:45 hours.
From the train station it is 2 km to the city center, which can be covered in 4 minutes with the bus lines 630, 631 and 633 (up to Werder, Post, Buses every quarter of an hour, every half hour from 8:25 p.m., every hour from 9:25 p.m. to 11:23 p.m.). If you want to take a taxi, you have to call, there are usually no taxis waiting at the train station.
By bus
There are bus connections to Potsdam, Belzig and the municipalities of the region. Tickets are available on the bus.
Current timetables www.regiobus-pm.de
In the street
Werder is off the autobahn 
Reachable via the exits, AS 9 Glindow, AS 22 Groß Kreutz and AS 23 Phöben.
The federal highway B 1 leads from Potsdam via Geltow to Werder and from Brandenburg via Groß Kreutz to Werder.
The 2 Parking garage at Werder train station on Adolf Damaschke Straße is free of charge, entry: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The 3 Parking in front of the island, Unter den Linden, is free of charge, some with a parking disc
By boat
Werder is regularly approached by excursion boats during the season. 4 Petzow and 5 Island.
By bicycle
The one leads right through Werder Havel cycle path. This is about 14 km from Potsdam, 43 km from Berlin-Spandau, 82 km from Oranienburg, 252 km from Waren / Müritz, or in the opposite direction 44 km from Brandenburg, 104 km from Rathenow, 150 km from Havelberg. From Magdeburg you drive a total of 147 km on the Elbe-Havel cycle path.
Through the district of Petzow (south of the city center) the European cycle route R1 (Boulogne-sur-Mer-St. Petersburg), which on this section is identical to the Germany route D3 (Vreden-Küstrin) and the EuroVelo routes 2 and 7. You can reach Werder on signposted cycle paths. B. from Berlin (Brandenburg Gate: 48 km), Belzig (50 km), Wittenberg (89 km), Dessau (148 km), Küstrin (Kietz: 182 km), Dresden (270 km), Wernigerode (320 km).
On foot
Werder is on European long-distance footpath E10 (Rügen – Potsdam – Cottbus – Prague) and in Brandenburg Way of St. James (Frankfurt / Oder – Berlin – Brandenburg – Tangermünde). The European long-distance footpath E11 (Osnabrück-Dessau-Berlin-Frankfurt / Oder) leads only a few kilometers southeast of Werder through Caputh, so that one could make a detour here.
mobility
The original city center only covers a little more than 1 km from one end to the other, everything here is within walking distance. If you want to visit the other districts or the surrounding area, a bike is recommended (some of which can be borrowed from the accommodations). The best way to discover the Havel lakes around Werder (Schwielowsee, Glindower See, Großer Zernsee) is to take a canoe.
Tourist Attractions
The island town of Werder with its old fishermen's houses in the small streets and the post mill is the city's greatest attraction.
Churches
- The evangelical 1 Holy Spirit Church
with cemetery was built from 1856 to 1858 in neo-Gothic style. The tower of the previous church was increased to 45 meters.
- The Catholic Church Saint Maria sea star was built in 1905/1906 in neo-Romanesque style, its tower measures 35 meters.
Museums
- The fruit growing museum provides information about the history of fruit growing.
- The 2 old brick factory in the Glindow district is now a museum. Events are held by the ceramic artists' association and the ring kiln fired with coal dust is used for firing.
- The is located in the Schützenhaus, Uferstrasse 10 3 City gallery "Art Floor"which hosts changing exhibitions.
The brickwork museum
activities
- fishing is easy in Brandenburg. Anyone who fishes non-coarse fish, e.g. carp, tench, bream, rudd, roach or barbel, does not need a fishing license, but the annual fishing tax must be paid and a fishing license purchased. A fishing license is required for predatory fish, the closed seasons must be observed and night fishing is not permitted. Day tickets and information on the fishing tax are available from the Brandenburg State Anglers' Association at 49 331-7430110 or at www.lav-bdg.de. Fishing permits are valid for the Caputher ferry, Schwielowsee, Glindowsee, in the direction of the small and large Zernsee railway bridge to Töplitz / Phöben. Fishing permits are available at the Fischerhof Kühn and in the water sports shop Krüger and Till. At the fishing protection cooperative "Havel" Brandenburg e.G. you can get annual fishing cards, daily, weekly and monthly fishing cards on-line order, which you will be sent by post after payment or immediately on your smartphone. You can order the fishing tax online, but it will be sent by post and it is not yet possible to send it online.
By ship and boat
- 1 Shipping company Bernd Kuhl. Tel.: 49(0)179 1276163. Panorama drives 1.5 - 2 hours over Glindower See and Schwielowsee. The starting point is at the pier on the island of Werder.Open: From March to October Tuesday to Sunday 11.30 a.m., 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m., Monday is closed.Price: 13 € - 15 € per person.
- 2 Houseboat rental Werder, Havelweg 15A, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49(0)1573 6374903. The houseboats do not require a license.
Public swimming areas
- 3 Lido Werder on the Plessowersee, Am Plessower See 46, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49(0) 3327 42111.
- 4 Lido Glindow, Jahnufer 41, 14542 Werder / OT Glindow. Tel.: 49(0)3327 40855.
Regular events
- The Tree blossom festival has been held since 1879 and is one of the largest folk festivals in Germany. It is celebrated the week around May 1st and attracts several hundred thousand visitors.
The tree blossom festival
The blossom in spring
- The Cherry and brick festival in the Glindow district is at the end of June / beginning of July
shop
On Friday, the weekly market takes place on Unter den Linden, with the stalls spread across the street.
- 1 Farm shop in the sea buckthorn garden, Fercher Strasse 60, 14542 Werder / OT Petzow. Tel.: 49(0) 3327 46910. Sea buckthorn and regional products.Open: Mon to Sun from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- 2 Schultz's Ens, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 17, 14542 Werder OT Elisabethhöhe. Tel.: 49(0) 3327 40800. Brandies, liqueurs, fruit wine and fruit, seasonal vegetables directly from our own fields.Open: farm shop Mon to Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Glina whiskey. Home-distilled whiskey and other spirits. Shopping in the Schultz 'Ens farm shop. Guided tours, tastings and regular whiskey evenings.
- 3 Producer market, Glindower Chausseestrasse 63, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 3327 79608. Plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables and regional specialties.Open: Tue to Sun 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- 4 Egg vending machine, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 9, 14542 Werder OT Elisabethhöhe. Fresh eggs in 10 and 6 packs of vending machines.Open: 24 hours a day.
- 5 Fischerhof Kühn fishing, Am Plessower See 84, 14542 Werder (Havel). Tel.: 49 3327 42484. Fresh fish depending on the season and catch, smoked fish, homemade specialties.Open: April 15 to September 30, Tue - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sun 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., October 1 to April 14, Tue - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed in February.
kitchen
- Glindower Knüppel is a type of salami
fruit
Around Werder is due to the mild climate fruit cultivated, it is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. Fruit wines are produced, but the fruit is also sold fresh seasonally,
- Strawberries and sweet cherries in June, July
- Raspberries and currants in July, August, September
- Sour cherries in July, August
- Plums in August, September
- Apples and pears in September, October
From the fruit, too Fruit wines and every year at the tree blossom festival the wines are tasted and the Golden jar awarded. Unusual varieties such as raspberry, peach, gooseberry and rhubarb wine are also offered, as well as curiosities such as wine made from walnuts or josta berries. The wines are available from local beverage stores.
- 6 Lindicke fruit farm, Am Plessower Eck 1, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 3327 45624.
Home-grown fruit, fruit spreads, jellies, direct juice, fruit wines, specialty cherry secco and other regional specialties.Open: farm shop Thu, Fri 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sun 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- 5 Cherry orchard Werder, Am Tannenhof, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 174 3463872. Own fruit wines, tree sponsorships, self-picking, regular events on Sunday afternoons in summer.
Wine
In Werder is on over 10 hectares Wine cultivated. The Wachtelberg is the northernmost vineyard in the world and it is also claimed to be the northernmost vineyard in the world. It will be the red wines regent and Dornfelder and the white grape variety Müller-Thurgau, from which Brandenburg's first sparkling wine is made. The wines can be bought in some shops in Werder.
- 1 Strauss tavern "Weintiene", Wachtelwinkel 30, 14542 Werder. In the middle of the vineyard you can enjoy Brandenburg wines and regional specialties.Open: From Easter to mid-October, Friday is from 2 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and Sunday. Public holidays from 10 a.m., from August also on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- 2 Klosterhof Töplitz winery, Am Alten Weinberg 7, 14542 Werder OT Töplitz. Tel.: 49(0) 33202 61841. Wine sales of 8 different wines in the wine cellar of the winery. From spring to autumn Besenwirtschaft on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 3 p.m.Open: daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- 3 Phöbener Wachtelberg. Tel.: 49 171 2450563. Private viticulture, wine sponsorships, open press day.
beer
At the Werderaner Cherry beer are cherry juice from the Havelland and invert sugar syrup with bock beer from the monastery brewery New cell mixed. The mixed beer drink with 5.0% alcohol content is available in local beverage shops and restaurants.
The amber one Werdersche beer with 4.8% alcohol content is from the, just a few kilometers away, Brewery in the forester's house Templin in Potsdam produced.
- 4 To the Rittmeister, Seestrasse 9, 14542 Werder OT Kemnitz. Tel.: 49 3327 4646. Hotel, restaurant and brewery. Its own beer has been brewed since 2014, there are pils, black beers and seasonal beers.Open: Mon to Sun 06:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., hot meals 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.Price: main course € 12 - € 24.
fish
Werder is surrounded by lakes, so there is a correspondingly large range of local freshwater fish, which are also offered in the local restaurants.
- 7 Fischer Berner, Phöbener Chaussee 5A, 14542 Werder, Germany. Tel.: 49(0)3327 43446. Fresh fish from our own pond and smoked fish from our own smokehouse. The way to the fisherman between the two motorway entrances is a little too difficult to find. Pay attention to the signs.Open: Farm shop Mon to Sun from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 1 Arielle fish restaurant, Fischerstraße 33, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49(0)3327 45641. The focus of the kitchen is on the local freshwater fish, but meat eaters and vegetarians will also find something on the menu. The restaurant is right on the water with a beer garden in summer,Open: Tue to Sun from 11:30 a.m., warm meals throughout, Monday is a day of rest.Price: main courses from € 11.
Fishsoup
Fried herring with stewed cucumber
Restaurants
Cheap
- 2 Joppe butcher's canteen, Luise Jahn Strasse 6, 14542 Werder. Breakfast and lunch service.Open: Mon to Fri 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Price: lunch dishes from € 4.
medium
- 3 Bürgerstuben restaurant, Uferstrasse 10. Tel.: (0)3327-45868, Email: [email protected]. Classic German cuisine at a high level, but also dishes with a Mediterranean touch. The goulash is particularly recommended. Cozy atmosphere, good service. Nice beer garden to sit outside in summer. You shouldn't be put off by the proximity to the soccer field, it definitely is Not a typical club bar! Fri-Sun reservations recommended.Open: every day except Wed, from 11.30 a.m. continuously.Price: main course € 9.90–18.90.
- 4 Orangery restaurant, Fercher Strasse 60, 14542 Werder / OT Petzow. Tel.: 49(0)3327 46910. The specialty are sea buckthorn dishes.Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday is closed.Price: main course € 13 - € 14.
upscale
nightlife
- 5 MANGO Café - Restaurant - Bar. Tel.: 49(0)3327 732138. Indian food.Open: daily 11 a.m. to midnight until open end.
accommodation
- 1 Hotel to the island, Am Markt 6, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 (0)3327 66160, Fax: 49 (0)3327 661666, Email: [email protected]. 49 rooms with color TV with cable connection, telephone, shower / toilet and WiFi. Restaurant with beer garden.Price: Double 90 € with breakfast.
- 2 Hotel on the market, Baderstrasse 19, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 (0)3327 7419979, Email: [email protected]. Right on the market square in two of the oldest stone houses, own restaurant in the house.Price: Overnight stay from € 65 with breakfast.
- 3 Apple hotel, Glindower Chausseestraße 92, 14542 Werder (OT Glindow). Tel.: 49 (0)3327 7407550, Fax: 49 (0)3327 7407552, Email: [email protected].Rooms with shower / toilet, TV, non-smoking, free WiFi. Granny Smith restaurant (open Wednesday - Saturday from 6 p.m., Sunday from 12 noon), with grandma's down-to-earth home cooking.Check-in: 3:00 p.m.Check-out: 11:00 a.m.Price: single room from € 48, double room from € 65 with breakfast.
- 4 Country inn Mühlenberg, To the old ferry 10, 14542 Werder (OT Töpliz). Tel.: 49 (0)33202 649838, Email: [email protected]. Bungalows for 1 - 4 people, approx. 33 sqm with 2 rooms, bathroom / shower, kitchen, heating, WiFi, TV.Check-in: 3:00 p.m.Check-out: 11:00 a.m.Price: One person € 48, 2 people € 56, 3 people € 75, 4 people € 85.
- 5 To the Rittmeister, Seestraße 9, 14542 Werder (OT Kemnitz). Tel.: 49 (0)3327 4646, Fax: 49 (0)3327 464747, Email: [email protected]. 3-star superior hotel with 25 rooms and a further 10 rooms in the renovated Hofgut. All rooms with free Sky and WiFi. Restaurant and brewery see above.Price: Single from € 75, double from € 95.
- 6 Resort Schwielowsee, Am Schwielowsee 117, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 (0)3327 56960, Fax: 49 (0)3327 5696999, Email: [email protected].Hotel complex with 127 rooms, plus another 10 guest houses with 2 apartments and 8 holiday homes on the site. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a minibar and WiFi. Wellness area with swimming pool, 3 saunas and fitness room. There are also 2 restaurants and a bar.
- 7 Country Inn Hotel, Phöbener Chausseestraße 30b, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 (0)3327 5739551, Fax: 49 (0)3327 5739552, Email: [email protected]. Non smoking hotel. All rooms are equipped with a pantry kitchen.Check-in: 3:00 p.m.Check-out: 10:00 a.m.
camping
The 8 Motorhome parking space in front of the island, Unter den Linden, is centrally located in the city center
- 9 Blossom Camping Riegelspitze, Fercher Str., 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49(0)3327 42397. Camping, cottages, overnight barrels, circus wagons, wood logs, boat moorings, etc.
- 10 Glindowsee campsite, Jahnufer 41, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49(0)3327 40855. Camping, marina, charter ship, holiday apartments, mobile homes, bungalows, motorhome parking spaces, water hiker resting places, boat berths, etc.
health
The nearest hospital is in Potsdam.
- 1 Medical Center Werder, Bernhard-Kellermann-Strasse 17, 14542 Werder. Open: Mon to Fri 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- 2 Havel pharmacy, Bernhard-Kellermann-Strasse 17, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 3327 45710. In the medical center.Open: Mon to Fri 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- 3 Linden pharmacy, Unter den Linden 10, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 3327 42965. Open: Mon to Fri 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- 4 Pharmacy in the Werderpark, On the Strengfeld 6, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 3327 573710. Open: Mon to Sat 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- 5 Obstland pharmacy, Luise-Jahn-Strasse 1, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 3327 45569. Open: Mon to Fri 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- 6 Blossoms Pharmacy, Zum Großen Zernsee 3, 14542 Werder. Tel.: 49 3327 7406322. Open: Mon to Fri 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Practical advice
trips
- The community Schwielowsee with the towns of Geltow (5 km southeast of Werder), Caputh (8 km southeast: castle and Einsteinhaus), Ferch (9 km south) with villas and weekend cottages around the lake.
- 4 Japanese bonsai garden, Fercher Str. 61, 14548 Schwielowsee (7 km south of the city center of Werder, 2.5 km from OT Petzow). Wonderful little Japanese style garden with bonsai trees, pond, bridges, pavilion, zen garden. Exquisite Japanese teas are served in the tea house.Open: end of March – end of October Tue-Sun 10 am–6pm; closed in winter.
- The neighboring city Potsdam (11 km east of Werder), with parks and lakes, hills and castles laid out over several centuries, were included in the list of the world's cultural and natural heritage by UNESCO in 1990 as the largest German ensemble. Reachable by train in 10 minutes or by bike via the Havel cycle path (14 km).
- The oldest city in Brandenburg is Brandenburg on the Havel (27 km to the west), with 400 monuments, it is one of the most important historical city ensembles in the country. It takes 15 minutes by train.
- The federal capital Berlin has a lot to offer (the Brandenburg Gate is approx. 40 km northeast of Werder). Berlin Central Station can be reached in 35 minutes by train, Wannsee and Charlottenburg even faster.
literature
- Cycle touring and hiking map of the Potsdam Havel lakes, the blossom city of Werder and the surrounding area. Publishing house Dr. Barthel, ISBN 978-3-89591-088-3 . Scale 1: 35,000, € 4.90
Web links
- http://www.werder-havel.de - Official website of Werder (Havel)
- glindow.net - Information about the Glindow district
