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1. Brandenburg an de Havel (aka Brandenburg City) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Britzer Garten ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Devil’s Bridge

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4. Dresden

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5. Hamburg

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6. Klein Glienicke

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7. Kopenick

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8. Lake Lehnitz

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9. Leipzig

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10. German Military History Museum

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11. Muggelsee (aka Wannsee)

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12. Museum Village of Duppel

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13. Pfaueninsel

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14. Potsdam

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15. Rudersdorf

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16. Saxon Switzerland National Park

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17. Schwerin Castle

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18. Spandau Citadel

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19. Spreewald Forest

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20. The River Havel

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21. Tropical Islands

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22. Usedom Island

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23. Wandlitzsee (Wandlitz Lake)

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24. The House of the Wannsee Conference

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Berlin is perfectly positioned for day trips to some of the most interesting and beautiful attractions in northern Germany, as well as some of the most chilling.
  • Several extravagant fairy-tale castles and gardens can be visited close to Potsdam while others wait to be admired in Pfaueninsel, Klein Glienike and Schwerin.
  • If you love medieval history and architecture you will find towns and cities like Brandenburg an de Havel, Dresden and Leipzig absolutely compelling.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can spend time getting back to nature at the Saxon Switzerland National Park or Spreewald, while water sport enthusiasts can head to Muggelsee or Wadlitzsee for a great day out.

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