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State in Germany
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Brandenburg (Lower Sorbian: Bramborska; Upper Sorbian: Braniborska) is both a historical region and a modern federal state in Germany. Brandenburg was historically composed of a larger amount of territory now located across the Oder River in western Poland. It is the heart of historic Prussia and surrounds the federal capital Berlin, a separate state. It also borders the states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Lower Saxony, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, as well as Poland.
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World's largest indoor water park with pools, tubes, slides and a heated spa area. Additional outdoor pools used in summer months. Can get very crowded and expensive.
By car
Since Berlin is located in the middle of Brandenburg, there are highways (Autobahn) to all major directions crossing through Brandenburg.
By public transport
The railway system is oriented towards Berlin. There are frequent regional trains connecting Berlin with all major cities in Brandenburg.
By bus
The easiest way to get around is by car. There are several highways (Autobahn), that connect Berlin with different German regions - all leading through Brandenburg. In addition, there are well maintained roads.
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Potsdam is the capital of Brandenburg and borders Berlin. The town has a population of about 190,000 (2024).
Brandenburg an der Havel is the third-largest town in the German state of Brandenburg. The town of some 72,000 inhabitants (2019) focuses on culture, gardens and tourism, having hosted the federal horticultural show in 2015.
Cottbus (Sorbian: Chóśebuz) is the second-largest city in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. It is considered one of the cultural centres of the Sorbs, a Slavic ethnic minority in eastern Germany.
Eisenhüttenstadt is a city of 23,000 people (2021) in Brandenburg. The new city was founded in the 1950s, and its Stalinist architecture is a major draw for travellers.
Falkensee is in Brandenburg state.
Frankfurt (Oder) (previously known as Frankfurt an der Oder or sometimes Frankfurt/Oder) is a town on the Oder River in Brandenburg, a state of Germany. It lies directly on the border with Poland, and is connected via bridge to its Polish sister city Slubice.
Ludwigsfelde is a small industrial city with around 23,000 inhabitants a few km south of Berlin.
Mühlberg is a town of 3,700 (2019) in Brandenburg, but it can more properly be described as a quaint village with a rich history. It has a castle bought by a former president, trails along a slow flowing river, and streets made completely of cobblestones.
Oranienburg is in Brandenburg, about one hour north of Berlin, Germany.
Senftenberg (Sorbian: Zły Komorow) is a city of 24,000 people (2019) in Brandenburg right on the border with Saxony. Perhaps the most interesting feature is nearby "Lake Senftenberg" (Senftenberger See), a flooded former open-pit lignite mine which has been used for recreation and tourism since the 1970s.
Werder (Havel) is a town is a town in Brandenburg, Germany, on the Havel river in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district. Werder is famous for its Cherry Blossom Festival, the Baumblütenfest, every May.
The Spreewald is a region in Brandenburg in the east of Germany.
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