The Ruppiner Land region is characterised by idyllic scenery with an abundance of lakes and forests, and provides the perfect surroundings for rest and relaxation or outdoor recreation in unspoilt countryside. The well-tended grounds of Rheinsberg Palace are a great place for a stroll. You can go on long hikes or canoe trips through stunning scenery in the Stechlin nature reserve which is filled with more than 100 lakes. There is also an information centre where the whole family can learn about the nature reserve through interactive exhibits.Palace grounds
The extensive gardens of Rheinsberg Palace border Lake Grienicksee. Beautifully laid out pathways, sculptures and flower beds provide an oasis of peace. A particular feature of the grounds is Prince Henry's rather special final resting place, a pyramid-shaped mausoleum. In summer the grounds of the palace are popular with sunbathers.Stechlin nature reserve in the Ruppiner Land region
Rheinsberg lies at the heart of the picturesque 800 square metre Stechlin-Ruppiner Land nature reserve in north Brandenburg. The region is characterised by expanses of ancient beech forests and more than 100 lakes, and is ideal for long hikes or canoe trips. Covering an area of 425 hectares, Lake Stechlinsee is the largest freshwater lake on the North German Plain. The Rheinsberg lakes are great places to go angling, swimming and canoeing.Stechlin nature reserve information centre
In the little village of Menz, 11km outside Rheinsberg, there is a special kind of museum. This information centre at the Stechlin nature reserve contains interactive and child-friendly exhibits which allow the whole family to learn about the ideas behind the reserve, its conservation areas and inhabitants.