Brandenburg, Germany

Places to visit near Gerswalde

Gerswalde is a town in Brandenburg, Germany, home to about 1,854 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 10 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 parks. The must-see places are Lübbesee (18 km), Kernzone Naturschutzgebiet Reiersdorf (20 km) and St. Jacobi (22 km).

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Gerswalde, Brandenburg
Gerswalde, Brandenburg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gerswalde at a glance

Location
Brandenburg, Germany
Population
about 1,854
Coordinates
53.1699° N, 13.7485° E
Places within 50 km
51 (51 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Gerswalde

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gerswalde: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Gerswalde

86 churches within 100 km of Gerswalde. The closest is St. Jacobi (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gerswalde

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gerswalde. The closest is Burgruine Grimnitz (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gerswalde

53 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gerswalde. The closest is Kernzone Naturschutzgebiet Reiersdorf (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Gerswalde

30 parks within 100 km of Gerswalde. The closest is Ziegeleipark Mildenberg (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gerswalde

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gerswalde. The closest is Lübbesee (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lübbesee · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Zenssee · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Großer See · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Oberpfuhl · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Nesselpfuhl · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Wurlsee · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~39 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gerswalde

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gerswalde. The closest is Kleiner Rummelsberg (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Gerswalde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gerswalde
  2. 22 km St. Jacobi · church, Uckermark
  3. 39 km Lübbesee · lake, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  4. 9 km Bollwinwiesen/ Großer Gollinsee · nature spot, Uckermark
  5. 4 km Kernzone Naturschutzgebiet Reiersdorf · nature spot, Uckermark
  6. 14 km Burgruine Grimnitz · heritage site, Barnim
  7. 27 km Back to Gerswalde

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How to reach Gerswalde

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gerswalde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1086St. Jacobi (22 km)
    Forts & heritage354Burgruine Grimnitz (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1553Kernzone Naturschutzgebiet Reiersdorf (20 km)
    Parks330Ziegeleipark Mildenberg (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs929Lübbesee (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints216Kleiner Rummelsberg (41 km)
    Other attractions610Eberswalder Goldschatz (45 km)
    Museums29Museum Eberswalde (47 km)
    Buddhist sites03Das Buddhistische Haus (83 km)
    Beaches & coast11Badestelle Schwärzesee (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Khadija Mosque (87 km)

    Gerswalde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gerswalde?

    Lübbesee (lake, about 18 km), Kernzone Naturschutzgebiet Reiersdorf (nature spot, about 20 km), St. Jacobi (church, about 22 km), Bollwinwiesen/ Großer Gollinsee (nature spot, about 23 km), Burgruine Grimnitz (heritage site, about 27 km), St.Marien (church, about 30 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gerswalde?

    51 places on Spotwander: 10 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Gerswalde?

    St. Jacobi, about 22 km by road; St.Marien (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gerswalde?

    Burgruine Grimnitz, about 27 km by road; Schloss Bröllin (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gerswalde?

    Kernzone Naturschutzgebiet Reiersdorf, about 20 km by road; Bollwinwiesen/ Großer Gollinsee (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gerswalde?

    Start in Gerswalde, visit St. Jacobi, then Lübbesee, then Bollwinwiesen/ Großer Gollinsee, then Kernzone Naturschutzgebiet Reiersdorf, then Burgruine Grimnitz, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gerswalde?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Gerswalde

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gerswalde’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gerswalde on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.