Neuruppin

Neuruppin is a district capital in Brandenburg, Germany that covers a wide area and sits surrounded by several lakes. The broad streets and spacious squares form a grid layout that emerged after the devastating town fire in the late 18th century and gave the place its present appearance.

After the devastating fire of 1787, the town was completely rebuilt under the direction of architect Bernhard Matthias Brasch. The planning led to an orderly layout that is still reflected today in the regularly arranged streets.

Walking through the old center reveals the legacy of writer Theodor Fontane, whose birthplace now welcomes visitors interested in his life and work. Along the main thoroughfare, facades reflect the rebuilding era that followed the great fire and continue to shape the streetscape today.

The town lies roughly 60 kilometers northwest of Berlin and can be reached by regional trains as well as the B167 federal highway. Visitors find easily walkable paths in the center and can explore the lakeshores in the surrounding area on foot or by bicycle.

During the 19th century, the town gained international recognition for producing hand-colored picture sheets that were distributed throughout Europe. These printed works featured popular motifs and contributed to the visual culture of that era.

Location: Ostprignitz-Ruppin District

Elevation above the sea: 44 m

Shares border with: Fehrbellin, Kremmen

Website: https://neuruppin.de

GPS coordinates: 52.92222,12.80000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:01