Surrounding Area
The village Paretz, which once was a summer residence of the Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm during the 18th century, has one of the most significant evidence for Prussian rural architecture: The manor-house of Paretz.
Marquardt is an old village of the Mark Brandenburg, which obtained historical importance as retirement home of one of Friedrich Wilhelm II's confidants. Visit the manor-house of Marquart (see the picture above) or simply enjoy the idyll of Havelland's landscape.
Ketzin is a small town full of tradition between Potsdam and Brandenburg near the Havel river. The history of Ketzin began prior to the 12th century as a fishermen's village, of which the annual "Fischerfest" (fisher's festival) commemorates. In Ketzin you can do river excursions or even charter a yacht for a private round trip.