Caputh sights
Not far from Potsdam is the town of Caputh in the Havel region. It borders on the Templiner See, the Caputher See and the Caputher Gemünde, a tributary of the Havel. The Schwielower See is only a few kilometers away. For these sights alone, Caputh is worth a trip from Potsdam. Caputh can be reached by bike from the city center Potsdam in half an hour. But the sights of Caputh and the surrounding area are not limited to attractions on the water. There's more to discover.
Hiking trails around the Templiner See and Schwielower See
It's a leisurely pace at Lake Templin. The lake extends south from Potsdam to Caputh. In 4-5 hours you can wander around the lake. On the way you have to cross the Caputher Gemünde with the cable ferry Tussy II before the path leads back to the city on the other side of the lake. The Caputher Gemünde connects the Templiner with the Schwielower See. A stop at the ice cream parlor on Caputher Ufer is worthwhile. If you like something spicy, then you should definitely try a chocolate-chili-cherry ice cream. Ideally together with other - milder - varieties that you save for the end of the ice cream pleasure.
Another hike takes you around four hours around the Schwielower See from Caputh via Ferch and Petzow. Highlights on the way are the excursion destination Ferch and the castle village of Petzow. In addition, you follow the Fontaneweg back north on this round.
A pair of Walk around the Caputher See takes about an hour and a half. After the first few meters past front gardens you will come to a forest path. The path around this lake leads past bathing spots and places where water lilies grow in the water.
You need that for a hike near Caputh
- Pack your backpack with our packing list for hikers. Then you are guaranteed to have everything you need on the go.
- Comfortable walking bootswhere you can go well
- A pair of backpack is definitely practical for everything you need on the go.
- Pack up Picnic because there are always benches with a view along the way. There are also refreshment stops.
- The region offers beautiful photo opportunities. Therefore you should bring your Camera .
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Houseboats and rafts on the lake are among the attractions in Caputh and the surrounding area
A trip by houseboat is even more comfortable. On the shores of Lake Templin, a whole fleet is waiting for customers. The houseboats don't look as sleek as the ones we ride on ours Houseboat tours were traveling in France or Holland. They are perfect for a boat trip with friends on a summer afternoon on the lake. A mini tour can be undertaken with it in any case.
Eat well in the ferry house at Caputher Gemünde
Right next to the Tussy II ferry pier is an excursion restaurant that is popular with hikers, cyclists and boaters alike. The ferry house is right on the water. There you can enjoy your meal in the guest room or in the beer garden by the water and watch the ship traffic on the Caputher Gemünde.
Fährhaus Caputh restaurant
Unity Street 88
14548 Schwielowsee
Phone: + 49 33209 70203
A reservation is recommended.
Caputh near Potsdam - Caputh sights with history
In addition to three lakes and the Havel, Caputh has attractions to offer: there is Caputh Castle, a baroque castle from the time of Elector Friedrich Wilhelm, which you can visit. Albert Einstein and his family spent the time in Caputh before he emigrated to the United States. His house has been open to the public since 2005. The village church of Caputh with its steeple is also worth seeing.
Slow life is very important in Caputh. Residential houses are lined up along the village streets. Allotment gardens testify to the skills of the residents. Avenues create an ambience that invites you to feel good. We like being in Caputh in Brandenburg.
The village church - one of the Caputh sights
The village church of Caputh with its church tower is also worth seeing. This stands separate from the main part of the church. It was built in the mid-19th century in the historicist style. The architect was August Stüler. It's worth taking a look at the chancel.
Caputh Castle
It is actually a mansion. Elector Friedrich Wilhelm of Brandenburg gave it to his second wife Dorothea in the 17th century. They had it converted into a baroque summer palace. Elector Friedrich III, the later King of Prussia, also enjoyed staying here.
Today you can also visit the castle. For example, the vaulted hall with its faience tiles from Holland is worth seeing.
Caputh Castle
Unity Street 2
14548 Caputh
Telephone: (033 209) 703 45
Albert Einstein's summer house
Albert Einstein's summer house is located on the edge of the forest. Built in 1929, he used it until 1933. Then he emigrated to the USA. His house, in which he welcomed five other Nobel Prize winners as guests, has been expropriated and sold to the community of Caputh.
You can visit it today. However, no furnishings have been preserved on Einstein.
Einsteinhaus / Einstein House
At the edge of the forest 15-17
14548 Caputh
Do you like to travel to the sights in Caputh and the surrounding area by motorhome?
- For example, you can stay overnight at this campsite with your motorhome: Camping Sanssouci, An d. Pirschheide 41, 14471 Potsdam. However, there are more campsites in the area. There you can, for example, relax in one after a day trip Dutch Oven or on the portable grill or maybe on a campfire . You can also find Dutch oven accessories you can also find here.
- Do you want to rent a motorhome? Then you will find information and a selection here, for example booking options. Or do you prefer to travel with that instead? roof tent on the car? In addition, the overnight stay in camping tents is possible.
- Be sure to check our packing list for campers to see whether you have packed everything for your motorhome tour.
- You want to know where you can stay overnight in Germany Can you and are you looking for pitches and campsites? You can find information about this under this link.
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Parking at the airport
Here you can reserve your parking space at the airport.
Getting to the Caputh sights:
For example, book yours here Arrival by plane, bus or train*. The nearest airport is Berlin. It is also possible to travel by boat from Potsdam to Caputh. By car, the journey from Berlin via the motorway to Caputh via the A115 takes just under an hour.
Car Rentals:
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Accommodations close to Caputh attractions
For example, we have a quiet location Hotel Mullerhof spent the night. Further Accommodation in Caputh * You can also find it at booking.com.
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