Ferien am Fließ is located right in the heart of the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve. The three listed Holiday houses Haus anno 1750, Die Scheune and Bienenhaus form a gem on their own island plot in the Spreewald village of Lehde – about an hour's drive from Berlin.
On this page you will find our personal recommendations for your stay in Lehde – restaurants, excursion tips and practical information about places we know and value ourselves. We wish you a wonderful stay!
In Lehde
Idyllically located, traditional cuisine, known for carp and regional specialities.
Right by the car park for your Holiday houses. Rustic Spreewald cuisine, ideal for arrival or departure.
Two culinary venues combining regional cuisine, authentic ingredients and the unique nature of Lehde.
Family-run, right on the water. Very popular with locals and guests.
Quick and tasty – fresh Quarkkeulchen right in Lehde.
In Lübbenau
Sophisticated cuisine right at the punt harbour in Lübbenau, with a view of the punts.
Restaurant in the historic Lübbenau Castle – for special occasions and excursions.
Cosy café in the heart of Lübbenau, named after the Märkisch poet Theodor Fontane.
Small market – ideal for a detour after the punt harbour.
Fresh bread and regional baked goods – fresh every morning. In our opinion the best baker in town.
Lübbenau new town, next to Rewe. In our opinion the second-best baker.
Regional meat and sausage products according to Spreewald tradition.
Largest punt harbour in the region – many guided tours start from here, some even in traditional costume.
Starts right in Lehde – ideal for our guests. Small, personal groups.
Fireplace and winter tours with ethanol fireplace, blankets and mulled wine can also be booked.
Boat hire providers
The nearest boat hire for our guests – a few steps from the house. Canoes and rowing boats.
Not only delicious food, but also boat hire.
Specialist for kayaks and canoes, also for guided tours.
At the Kaupen punt harbour, starting point for longer tours.
Recommended paddle routes
Through the traditional villages, with a stop at the Lehde Open-Air Museum.
Route Pohlenz → Leipe
Idyllic waterways, high forest and cucumber meadows, break in Leipe.
Radduscher Kahnfahrt
Along the Göritzer Fließ, particularly quiet and close to nature.
Tip: Maps of the biosphere reserve help with orientation.
260 km circular trail following the Spreewald cucumber – it passes right by our property.
E-bikes for more comfortable tours – ideal for reaching more distant destinations too.
The walk is about 5 km long (1–1.5 hrs.), flat and well-developed. Along the way there are views of traditional Spreewald houses, small wooden bridges and the characteristic waterways. Information boards and rest areas invite you to linger.
More hiking trails
Along the way there are many tables with explanations about the fauna and flora as well as the work of the Fontane.
Burg-Runde / Buchenhain
Easy circular trails through floodplain landscapes and forests.
Byhleguhrer See
Quiet circular trail with riverside spots and benches.
Schlossinsel Lübben
Park with a sound garden, maze and water features.
Stradower Teiche
Pond landscape for birdwatching (osprey, heron).
Rochauer Heide
Ancient mixed forest for quiet forest walks.
Tip: Further suggestions for hikes in and around Lehde (Spreewald) including routes can be found here .
One of the oldest open-air museums in Germany. History of Sorbian life in the Spreewald.
History, nature and culture of the Spreewald explained in a compact format.
The island village – similar to Lehde, but even more unspoilt. A lovely destination by bike or punt.
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with over 18,000 animal and plant species – your daily backdrop.
Alpaca walks through the Spreewald – an extraordinary experience for the whole family.
27-metre observation tower – landmark of Burg, built 1915–1917. Unique views over the Spreewald. Open April to October, admission 3 euros.
Traditional production of Spreewald linseed oil and regional craftsmanship.
One of the largest boulder parks in Europe – impressive and well worth a day trip.
Large leisure pool with sauna landscape, thermal brine and water slides.
Thermal brine pool with wellness and sauna area – ideal for regeneration after active days.
In Brandenburg, fishing is generally permitted from the age of eight, and may be practised using two hand lines for non-predatory fish without the need for a fishing licence (fishing permit).
You must always carry the following three documents with you:
- Fishing licence stamp (affixed to the licence card)
- Fishing permit (authorisation from the holder of the fishing rights or the owner of the water body)
- Valid identity card
