Potsdam-Mittelmark District

Potsdam-Mittelmark District is an administrative region in western Brandenburg that encompasses areas south of the Havel River and north of the Fläming hills. The landscape is shaped by gentle rolling terrain, river valleys, and forests spread across roughly 2,600 square kilometers.

The district was established in 1993 through an administrative reform that consolidated three former separate districts into one governing structure. This reorganization brought together territories with distinct medieval and early modern heritage under a unified administration.

The region developed distinctive traditions centered on agriculture and forestry, with small communities maintaining rural crafts and seasonal festivals tied to the land and local history.

The region is easy to explore because smaller towns and larger centers like Teltow, Beelitz, and Werder an der Havel are connected by a network of roads and pathways. Spring and autumn offer the best conditions for visiting, when weather is mild and the countryside is most appealing.

The district contains three major nature parks - High Fläming, Nuthe-Nieplitz, and Westhavelland - that together form a connected network of protected natural spaces. These reserves preserve diverse habitats from peatlands to old-growth forests and provide homes for specialized wildlife and plant species.

Location: Brandenburg

Inception: December 6, 1993

Capital city: Bad Belzig

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Shares border with: Berlin, Havelland District, Potsdam, Teltow-Fläming District, Wittenberg, Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Jerichower Land, Brandenburg an der Havel

Address: Niemöllerstraße

Website: https://potsdam-mittelmark.de

GPS coordinates: 52.20000,12.75000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:00