Kremmen, town in Brandenburg state, Germany
Kremmen is a small town in the southwest of Oberhavel district near Berlin, made up of seven parts: Beetz, Flatow, Groß-Ziethen, Hohenbruch, Kremmen itself, Staffelde, and Sommerfeld. Its center features a historic barn quarter built in 1659 that holds Germany's largest collection of preserved barns, now housing artist studios, restaurants, and craft workshops.
Kremmen emerged as a strategic fire-prevention location when the barn quarter was built in 1659 outside the town to stop fires from spreading. The region carries a long history marked by Schloss Ziethen in nearby Groß-Ziethen and the St. Nikolai church with its organ from 1817, reflecting the area's cultural continuity.
The barn quarter is the heart of Kremmen's cultural life. Artisans, artists, and food makers have set up studios and shops in the restored barns, where visitors can watch crafts being made, taste local food, and attend events throughout the year.
Kremmen is easily reached by car or train from Berlin and offers quiet streets for walking and exploring. Visitors will find small hotels and guesthouses, a tourist information center in the old barn quarter, and local restaurants, cafes, and shops selling regional products near the town center.
The barn quarter was built in 1659 as a fire-prevention strategy and now holds Germany's largest collection of preserved barns with ornate gabled roofs. This restored ensemble represents a unique building tradition found nowhere else in such concentrated form.
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