Brandenburg, officially the State of Brandenburg (see Names), is a state in northeastern Germany. Brandenburg borders Poland and the states of Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Saxony.
Brandenburg is one of Germany’s least densely populated states. It is mostly inhabited by ethnic Germans; a small indigenous Slavic group, the Sorbs (concentrated in the southeastern part of the state); and a relatively small immigrant population.
From beautiful national parks and grand palaces to historical sites and abandoned hospitals, these are the best things to see and do in Brandenburg.
Brandenburg an der Havel, a town known for its religious buildings, is perched on the edge of one of central Europe's largest wetlands located away from the coast – the Lower Havel basin, where rare animals such as beavers and otters can be observed in the wild. The town is best explored by bike.
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Dive into sparkling lakes, hike through lush forests, cycle through vast landscapes, or step back in time at a romantic castle: Brandenburg is pure relaxation. Twelve regions – full of charm, culture and history.
From beautiful castles and palaces to indoor tropical islands, there are many unique things to discover in the German state of Brandenburg!
Brandenburg umschließt in seinem Zentrum die deutsche Hauptstadt Berlin und bildet mit ihr die Metropolregion Berlin/Brandenburg, in der rund sechs Millionen Menschen leben. Mehr als ein Drittel der Fläche Brandenburgs sind Naturparks, Wälder, Seen und Wassergebiete.