Rangsdorf, municipality in Brandenburg, Germany
Rangsdorf is a small municipality in the Teltow-Fläming district of Brandenburg, situated at about 118 feet (36 meters) elevation across just over 33 square kilometers (13 square miles). Open fields surround the town, and it includes the Rheinagsdorf Lake, a popular swimming spot with a beach area.
Rangsdorf was founded roughly 650 years ago with about 1,079 residents recorded in 1875. The town had an airfield that operated as a regular airport until around 1940, later becoming a site connected to significant wartime events.
Rangsdorf's name reflects its roots in local history. The church at the center hosts gatherings where residents meet for services and community events throughout the year.
Rangsdorf is easily reached from Berlin and works best for visits during summer months when the lake is ideal for swimming. The beach area at Rheinagsdorf Lake has picnic spots and refreshment options, with the town regularly adding visitor amenities.
Rangsdorf's old airfield played a role in an attempt on Adolf Hitler's life. In 1944, Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg took off from this site on a mission that became significant in German history.
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