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St Catherine's Church, in the New TownMathias Krumbholz · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to do · Brandenburg an der Havel

Walk through Dom island, the Old Town and the New Town

Walk · 2 h · Free · Three medieval cores joined by bridges over the Havel: the town hall's Roland, St Catherine's and Steinstraße

InformationFree
Price
Free
Duration
2 h
Season
All year
Who it's for
All ages; flat
With a dog
On a lead in the streets; not in the churches

What it is

For centuries Brandenburg was three separate towns: Dom island, with the cathedral; the Old Town, to the west, with its Gothic brick town hall and the five-metre statue of Roland in front of it; and the New Town, to the south, with the great church of St Catherine and Steinstraße, the pedestrian street. The arms of the Havel and their bridges both separate and join them.

How it works

On your own, in about two hours: start at the cathedral, cross to the New Town by the Mühlendamm, continue along Steinstraße to St Catherine's and cross the Millennium Bridge to the Old Town and its town hall. On the way you see the city from the water, with boats and fishermen's houses.

Tips

  • Finish by the water The Nordstern boats leave near the Millennium Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take?

About two hours on foot, without going into the museums.

With young childrenAs a familyWith a dog

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The restaurant beside the Havel at sunset, with a church tower in the background© Dominsel Restaurant & Weinsalon

Dominsel, restaurant and wine lounge

Restaurant · Brandenburg an der Havel · €€€€

What to order: the pike-perch or the braised ox cheek, with a wine from their lounge

The Kartoffelkäfer dining room, with round wooden tables, turned railings and old farm tools on the walls© Kartoffelkäfer

Kartoffelkäfer

Restaurant · Brandenburg an der Havel · €€€€

What to order: a potato pancake with Würzfleisch or a gratin

To stay nearby

The façade of the Hotel am Molkenmarkt lit up at night© Hotel am MolkenmarktHotel

Hotel am Molkenmarkt

Right in the centre · Family rooms · Courtyard parking · Buffet breakfast

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Family-run hotel in the centre, on the Molkenmarkt square in the New Town, with family rooms, an apartment and courtyard parking.

From €64 / night View details
The hotel's stair tower with the HOTEL sign in blue letters and the rooms' balconies© HavelHotelHotel

HavelHotel

Next to the cathedral · Balcony in every room · Garage and parking · Space for bikes

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Three-star hotel next to the cathedral, on Dom island, with a balcony in every room, a lift and a garage.

From €80 / night View details

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