ABAITA is located in the peaceful village of Zerpenschleuse, nestled between forests, canals, and open skies.
The surrounding region of Barnim and the Schorfheide biosphere offers a relaxed rhythm of nature, wildlife, and local charm — best discovered slowly.
Whether you're looking to explore on foot, by bike, or by car, this part of Brandenburg invites you to take your time.
And if you're simply here to pause, you're in the right place.
Strandbad Wukensee
(swimming & sunbathing)
Ruhlsdorfer Str. 41, 16359 Biesenthal
https://strandbad-wukensee.com/
Clear water with visibility up to 4.5 m, a water slide, diving board, playground, large sunbathing lawn, and a snack kiosk.
Wake & Camp Ruhlsdorf
(waterski, wakeboarding, camping)
Biesenthaler Ch 25, 16348 Marienwerder
wake-and-camp.de
Water sports, mini-golf, beach volleyball, forest-side seating, outdoor gym, and a relaxed restaurant with lake view.
Nature & Active Days
TIBO Kanuverleih & Bootsservice
(canoeing & boat rentals)
Firma TiBo, Kanalstraße 11, 16348 Wandlitz / +49 171 523 0711
kanu-tibo.de
Rent kayaks, canoes, or boats and explore the water around the Finow Canal and surrounding lakes.
Kletterwald Schorfheide
(climbing park)
Prenzlauer Chaussee 16, 16244 Schorfheide
kletterwald-schorfheide.de
8 rope courses with over 100 elements, up to 12 m high. Suitable for children 5+ (min. height 1.25 m).
(Opening times: Friday-Sunday / Public holidays/bridge days: 10 am-7 pm)
Zoologischer Garten Eberswalde
Am Wasserfall 1, 16225 Eberswalde
zoo.eberswalde.de
Large zoo with tigers, cheetahs, bears, parrots, and glass viewing areas. Over 1,400 animals on 20 hectares.
Familiengarten Eberswalde
(gardens, play areas, lookout tower)
Am alten Walzwerk 1, 16227 Eberswalde
familiengarten-eberswalde.de
A creative 17-hectare park with play zones, green classrooms, an underground factory, and a 32 m tower.
Family Attractions
Fjordpferdehof Insel (horse farm)
Insel 1, 16775 Löwenberger Land / +49 157 8250 6893
Horse rides, paddock visits, and peaceful views of native breeds.
Gedenkstätte Sachsenhausen (Sachsenhausen Memorial)
Straße der Nationen 22, 16515 Oranienburg
sachsenhausen-sbg.de
A deeply moving WWII memorial site with guided tours, exhibitions, and free admission.
Barnim Panorama & Heidekrautbahnmuseum Basdorf
Breitscheidstraße 8–9, 16348 Wandlitz
barnim-panorama.de
An interactive museum about Brandenburg’s landscape and rural life. Includes the historic train museum next door
(An d. Wildbahn 2A, 16348 Wandlitz).
Culture & History
Theater am Wandlitzsee
Bahnhofsplatz 1, 16348 Wandlitz
theater-wandlitz.de
Local theatre with German-language performances, often outdoors in summer.
Mildenberg Brickworks Park
Ziegelei 10, 16792 Zehdenick
ziegeleipark.de
A cultural-industrial museum with boat rides, playgrounds, and events. Great for curious families and architecture fans.
