Bad Freienwalde, Spa town in Märkisch-Oderland district, Germany
Description
Bad Freienwalde is a spa town situated on a branch of the Alte Oder river and features mineral springs alongside wellness facilities. Traditional German architecture spreads through the urban layout, with different neighborhoods each contributing to the overall character.
History
The settlement was first recorded as Vrienwalde in 1316 and received town status in 1364. The turning point came with the discovery of mineral springs in 1683, which transformed it into a spa destination.
Culture
The concert hall displays half-timbered design with whitewashed walls and serves as a gathering place in the town center. Its style reflects the building traditions that shape the local appearance.
Practical
The spa features several wellness centers offering mineral spring treatments at various locations throughout town. Walking between the different areas and facilities is straightforward, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace.
Did you know?
The town once hosted a royal summer residence, a reminder of its significance for Prussian rulers. In March 1945, the area witnessed a notable historical moment when a major political figure visited during wartime operations.
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Oder–Havel Canal
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Schloss Freienwalde
186 m
Alte Oder
13.5 km
Oderbruch Museum Altranft
4 km
Riesa
8.8 km
Bärenkasten
8.5 km
Altranft Manor
4 km
Binnenschifffahrtsmuseum
8.8 km
Bismarck Tower
3.1 km
St. Nicholas church
301 m
Burg Malchow
3.1 km
Villa Hoffnung (Bad Freienwalde)
1.5 km
Hutelandschaft Altranft-Sonnenburg
4.6 km
St. George (Bad Freienwalde)
56 m
Dorfkirche Neuküstrinchen
8.6 km
Marowski-Haus
9 km
Niederoderbruch
8.2 km
St. Nicholas church Oderberg
9 km
Village church Bralitz
5.9 km
Oderlandmuseum
257 m
Village church in Altranft
4.1 kmLandhaus
1.2 km
Village church Neuenhagen in der Neumark
5.6 km
Mission church Malche
2.8 km
Jüdischer Friedhof
599 m
Village church Altglietzen
6.7 km
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