Märkisch-Oderland District

Märkisch-Oderland is a rural district in Brandenburg that spans from Berlin's edges to the Oder River, encompassing farmland, forests, and the flat Oderbruch wetland region. The area is characterized by the Oder, various lakes, and extensive marshland formations.

The district took its present form in 1993 when three previous administrative regions were consolidated into a single entity. This reorganization followed German reunification and the administrative reforms that reshaped eastern states.

The area maintains connections with neighboring Polish communities through official partnerships that enable cross-border exchanges along the Oder River. Visitors notice this relationship reflected in local events and shared initiatives between the two sides.

The district is well connected to Berlin by the A10 highway and regional train lines, making it straightforward to explore the surrounding countryside. Visitors can arrive by public transport or car and easily make day trips into the landscape.

In the 18th century, King Frederick the Great launched extensive drainage projects in the Oderbruch to transform marshland into farmland. These engineering works completely reshaped the landscape and made settlement and agriculture possible.

Location: Brandenburg

Inception: 1993

Capital city: Seelow

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Shares border with: Berlin, Barnim District, Oder-Spree District, Frankfurt (Oder), Lubusz Voivodeship

Website: https://maerkisch-oderland.de

GPS coordinates: 52.63333,14.13333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03