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Brandenburg An Der Havel

Brandenburg an der Havel (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁandn̩bʊʁk ʔan deːɐ̯ ˈhaːfl̩] ) is a town in the federal state of Brandenburg, Germany, which served as the capital of the Margraviate of Brandenburg until it was replaced by Berlin in 1417. With a population of 73,945 (as of 2025), it is located on the banks of the River Havel. The town of Brandenburg provided the name for the medieval Bishopric of Brandenburg, the Margraviate of Brandenburg and the current state of Brandenburg. Today, it is a small town compared to nearby Berlin but was the original nucleus of the former realms of Brandenburg and Prussia.

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Must-see in Brandenburg An Der Havel

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St. Peter and Paul Cathedral

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St. Nikolai

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Kulturpark Marienberg

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Auferstehungskirche

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Neuapostolische Kirche

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Christuskirche

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St. Petri

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St. Bernhard Gemeinschaftskirche

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Industriemuseum Brandenburg

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Archäologisches Landesmuseum Brandenburg

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Steintorturm

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St. Jakob

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St. Elisabeth

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Climate in Brandenburg An Der Havel

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Flights to Brandenburg An Der Havel

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Day trips and nearby cities from Brandenburg An Der Havel

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Brandenburg An Der Havel; times are rough estimates by road.

From Brandenburg An Der Havel you can reach Potsdam (35 km), Berlin (59 km), Magdeburg (70 km), Halle Saale (112 km) and Wolfsburg (119 km) in about 40 min to 1 h 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 5°C in November.

Among the most notable places are St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Museum im Frey-Haus, Gedenkstätte für die Opfer der Euthanasie-Morde in Brandenburg an der Havel, Dominikanerkloster und Kirche St. Pauli, Dommuseum. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Fares from Busto Arsizio start around €16.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

Brandenburg An Der Havel