Brandenburg is one of Germany's 16 federated states, and sits wedged between Poland in the east and Saxony-Anhalt in the west. Although it encircles the buzzing capital of Berlin on all sides, it's actually an indelibly wild and natural place, known for its thick forests and protected reserves. Berliners flock there to escape the 9–5 right throughout the year, and you can, too. There are Brandenburg vacation rentals to suit all sorts, close to wondrous sights like the opulent Sanssouci Palace or dotting the UNESCO biosphere reserve of the bucolic Spreewald.
Brandenburg's not short of palaces and castles. The uber-opulent Sanssouci – once the summer retreat of Frederick the Great – is always top of the bill. It's hailed as Germany's answer to the majestic Palace of Versailles, and it's got cherub-adorned walls, elaborate Rococo halls and manicured gardens aplenty. The close-by town of Potsdam is centered on a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a living museum of Dutch architecture from the 1700s. Then there's the Flaming Castle Trail, fringed with the great fortress of Burg Eisenhardt and handsome Schloss Wiesenburg.
Brandenburg vacation rentals are the perfect place to go if you like your Berliner bars and awesome museums with a side of nature. You'll be staying far from the hustle and bustle of the capital, surrounded by celebrated natural parks and lakes. Cycling into wooded forests or hiking along UNESCO canals are 2 ways of getting your taste of this German Arcadia. There's also horse riding, scenic driving routes and languorous boating trips through beautiful regions like the Spreewald.
Brandenburg has the very same 4 seasons as Berlin. Hot, sunny summers that bring cloudless days and the occasional downpour run from June to August. That's the most popular time of all to visit, so you'll want to book Brandenburg vacation rentals early if you're planning on coming then. Springs that see the nature parks burgeoning come in April and May. Fall, with fewer crowds and mild weather, make September and October good picks for outdoor adventurers, while winters herald icy temperatures and sometimes even snow.
There are loads of reasons why Brandenburg is considered the outdoorsy playground for Berlin. It encompasses the city with its countless nature parks and reserves. The most acclaimed is certainly the Spreewald, a web of interconnected lakes and rivers that's shrouded by leafy forests and peppered with marshes. Further north is the Westhavelland Nature Park, rolling out with fields and ponds and woodland. Then, near the Polish border, is the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, its waterways and bogs trodden by wild boars and deer.
The nearest airport is in Berlin (BER-Brandenburg), located 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from the city center.
If you prefer to travel by train, Potsdam Central Station, Potsdam Charlottenhof Station and Potsdam Park Sanssouci Station are the main stations in the city. It's easy to get around Brandenburg Region by jumping on the metro at Central Station/H.-Mann-Allee Tram Stop, Schloss Charlottenhof Tram Stop or Babelsberg S-Bahn.
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You'll find plenty of studio apartments in Brandenburg Region. While they're no mansion, they pack a mighty punch when it comes to location, character and convenience. Here are a couple of top-rated choices:
Book yourself a cheap and cozy cabin or live it up a little in a premium apartment. Vrbo has plenty of short-term rentals for your getaway in Brandenburg Region. Take a look at these options for inspiration:
If you'd like to dazzle your special someone, take them somewhere special! Organize a romantic weekend getaway in Brandenburg Region at one of these hideouts and let love bloom:
When it comes to who you vacation with, we think the more people the merrier. If you're in search of somewhere with space to fit the entire family, one of these large group vacation rentals in Brandenburg Region will tick your boxes:
You'll have your pick of houses with a pool in Brandenburg Region, so slip on your swimsuit and get ready to spend your days bobbing around in the water. Here are two popular options to get you thinking:
There's nothing like a vacation to bring a family together, but first, you need to find the perfect space. These large family vacation rentals in Brandenburg Region come with plenty of room to stretch out and relax with your loved ones:
Settle into a Brandenburg Region vacation home with an indoor pool and make every day a pool day. Escape with the whole gang to one of these spacious rentals that offer this luxurious touch:
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