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In no other city in the Oder-Spree Lake District can Europe be experienced as closely as in the twin city of Frankfurt (Oder). Surrounded by an impressive river landscape, the neighbouring cities are connected by a modern bridge and a friendly relationship. On this exploration tour directly on the Oder, two countries are discovered in just one day.   Length: 12 km, 3 hours walking time Start / finish: Franz-Mehring-Straße, Frankfurt (Oder) or Frankfurt (Oder) train station Arrival / departure: RE1 to / from Frankfurt (Oder) Green city oasis The tour starts directly at the railway station in Frankfurt (Oder). After just a few minutes' walk downhill, there are several opportunities for a breather, for example in the park on the Anger or in the Gertraudenpark. A detour to the real nature island of Ziegenwerder is recommended. The bird sanctuary between the old and new Oder rivers is one of the most popular leisure spots in the twin city. After the detour into the idyll, it's back to the university city. The Viadrina alma mater was the first Brandenburg state university in 1506 and existed until 1811. Along the Oder promenade is the world's only Kleist Museum, dedicated to the life and work of the city's most famous son. After a stroll through the museum, it is worth stopping in the garden to enjoy the view of the border river. From here, head towards the city bridge, past the Peace Bell. The landing stage catches the eye. In summer, you can board a boat here to get to know the twin city from the water. Experience Europe Walking across the 250-metre-long border bridge has something magical about it. Only a few minutes later you find yourself in another country, with another language and currency. From the roof of the Collegium Polonicum, part of the European University, you have a breathtaking view over Słubice and Frankfurt (Oder). In the immediate vicinity is the Wikipedia monument, which is worth seeing and with which the citizens of Słubice express their appreciation of the anonymous authors worldwide. The largest cultural centre in the Polish city is called SMOK and is both an exhibition and event venue. With the Catholic parish church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Orthodox church, two imposing houses of worship can be admired. Beautiful squares with fountains are ideal for taking a breath. Cultural treasures of Frankfurt Arriving in the former Hanseatic city, the route leads past the memorial for victims of political tyranny and the concert hall. The home of the Brandenburg State Orchestra is named after Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, who studied law at Frankfurt University in the 18th century. An exhibition in the concert hall provides interesting insights into the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach's second-born. After a lot of art and culture, it is time for a detour into the countryside. The route then runs along Lennépark, Germany's second-oldest civic park, which is still maintained by dedicated residents and invites visitors to linger. Back in the hustle and bustle of the city, you should once again direct your march towards the Oder and visit one of the largest sacred buildings of North German brick Gothic. In the St. Marien Church there are three 600-year-old colourful choir windows. The historic brick building of the town hall across the street also houses the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art. If you want to learn more about the eventful history of the city, which was founded in 1253 and was considered an important trading centre at the time, you should plan a visit to the Viadrina Museum. The museum is just a stone's throw away. Back to the starting point on historical trails On your way back, stop by the German-Polish Tourist Information Centre, which is hidden behind the walls of the Bolfras House. First mentioned in 1540, the former Renaissance building owes its name to Michael Bolfras, syndic of the university, and was built in 2014 according to historical plans and modern standards. Shortly before the destination, the path passes another church worth seeing. The St. Gertraud Church houses an impressive Sauer organ. It also houses some of the treasures of the St. Marien Church. In the park of the same name there is also a monument to Heinrich von Kleist. Tour tip: Take the tour by bike, because the stadium, the park behind the bazaar and the Kleist Tower are also worth a visit. Sights: German-Polish Tourist Information Kleist Forum Kleist Museum Frankfurt (Oder) St. Mary's Church Frankfurt (Oder) Concert Hall Viadrina Museum / BLMK Catholic Church Slubice Orthodox Church Slubice Gastronomy: Café Kleistpark GränzKaffee KroCo Villa Casino, Slubice Map / literature: Brochure "Discovery Tours"

On this 43 km long bike tour, the green oases of Frankfurt (Oder) are explored. Highlights such as the idyllic Ziegenwerder Island, the wildlife park on the western outskirts of the city and the picturesque Helenesee make this 4-hour trip an unforgettable experience. Length: 43 km (4 h) Start / finish: Bahnhofsplatz, Frankfurt (Oder) train station Arrival / Departure: RE 1 to Frankfurt (Oder) Directions Several green oases can be discovered in Frankfurt (Oder). Ziegenwerder offers a special island of relaxation. Located in the middle of the Oder, you can reach the unspoiled island via a wooden suspension bridge, which, in addition to rich flora, is also home to lizards and other native animals. The island is particularly popular in summer and has a popular beer garden. On the western outskirts of Frankfurt (Oder) near the Rosengarten district, a wildlife park was built between 1994 and 2000 on a former shooting range. The adventure playground and a petting zoo particularly attract young visitors and convey a special closeness to local animals. The “little Baltic Sea” is right outside the city gates. This is what Lake Helene is popularly called. The open-cast lignite mine "Grube Helene", which was flooded after 1958, is the second deepest lake in Brandenburg at over 57 m. Its excellent water quality makes it particularly popular with divers. With an area of ​​220 hectares, it offers a variety of beaches and water sports such as surfing and pedal boating. It is Frankfurt's absolute favorite lake, not least because of its aqua park for bathers. If you prefer to travel by boat instead of a bicycle, you can also charter a boat at the Winterhafen Marina without a license and experience the Oder from the water. Worth seeing Pleasure "Sportboot Marina" at "Winterhafen"  "Wupis" at the "Waldhaus Rosengarten" Helenesee - The small Baltic Sea CURRENT NOTICE: the shore area of Lake Helene (incl. beach) is closed until further notice, as landslides have been detected on individual sections of the shore.

Only the Oder and the city bridge separate the twin cities of Frankfurt (Oder) / Slubice, Germany from Poland and thus two completely different denominations. While the Catholic faith is lived out very lively in Poland, Frankfurt (Oder) is more evangelical. The tour starts at the train station in Frankfurt (Oder) via Bahnhofstraße to the first church on this tour: the Church of the Holy Cross and the Holy Rosary Queen (Franz-Mehring-Straße 4). The church was built between 1897 and 1899 in neo-Gothic style and served the Catholic community of Frankfurt from the end of the 19th century until today. The path continues to the famous Marienkirche (Oberkirchplatz 1). Although it is not the oldest sacred building in Frankfurt (Oder), the church and the town hall opposite are related key structures. Even the road network was based on them after the two buildings were erected in parallel. The northern tower of St. Mary's Church can be climbed and the church bells can be heard every hour. Today St. Marien is mainly used for concerts, the church no longer serves a parish in the traditional sense. The next church on the route is St. Nikolaikirche. It is the oldest church in the city, but you can't tell from it because the church was thoroughly rebuilt in 1880 and 1894. However, the square to the east and north of the church with buildings from the nineteenth century shows something of the atmosphere of old Frankfurt. Today the church is primarily used as a concert hall by the Brandenburg State Orchestra, which is based here. The route continues over the town bridge to Slubice. The first thing you will encounter here is the first sacred building in Slubice that was listed as a church: the Church of the Holy Spirit. It was built from 1992 to 1995. After the end of the war, the Bürgerschützenhaus became the parish church of All Saints Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, in 1946. The youngest church in Slubice has only been holding services for Orthodox Christians since 2015. It is the Church of the Protection of Our Most Holy Mother of God. Back in Frankfurt (Oder) you go to St. Gertraudenkirche. The church, built in the neo-Gothic style, is one of the few churches in Frankfurt that still serves a community. Nevertheless, it is multifunctional, because in addition to community life, the church also serves as a community center, archive and exhibition space for sacred art. We continue to St. George's Church. Church services are still held here at Bergstrasse 156 on a regular basis. In the 1920s the church was one of the most important sacred buildings in Frankfurt (Oder). If you want, you can now make a detour to the Heilandskapelle. The easiest way to get to Eichenweg 41 is by bus to the Klingetal stop. The wooden structure was used for a prisoner-of-war camp during wartime. twenty-two thausand soldiers were interned here during the First World War. The interior, which has been preserved to this day, is the work of the prisoners. You will find an exhibition in the tower. Length: approximately eleven kilometers, duration: approximately three hours pure walking time Literature: City guide Frankfurt (Oder) / Slubice (2021), publisher: ScottyScout, editors: K. Hinrichsen / M. Nesselrodt

The tour begins at the island of Ziegenwerder. Here the Oder has already covered five hundred and eighty-two kilometers since the Opava estuary. The island of Ziegenwerder lies between the main stream and the Old Oder. The green lung of Frankfurt got the europagarten in 2003 for the seven hundred fifteeth birthday of the city. Together with this facility, the promenade on the banks of the Frankfurt Oder was created, which invites you to stroll. This leads from Ziegenwerder to the Winterhafen and includes an open-air exhibition about the Oder. Opposite the Ziegenwerder is the cafeteria of the European University Viadrina. The connection between the Oder and the Viadrina is in the name, because Viadrina means "the one located on the Oder". The tour takes you to Bischofstraße. Here you have the best and most mysterious view of the Oder. On the opposite side you can see the undeveloped alluvial land of Slubice. That or the general fact that the Oder flows through Frankfurt and Slubice through a largely open urban landscape and is not walled in, makes this view a true landscape painting. From the Polish side, north of the city bridge from ul. Nadodrzanska, you have the best view of the banks of the Oder and the skyline of Frankfurt. Back in Frankfurt, the first wooden bridges crossed the Oder south of the city bridge. There where the Brückentorstraße meets the Oder. If you follow Brückentorstraße in the direction of the Oder and Stadtbrücke, you will come to its narrowest point, which once gave the city its name: the ford over the Oder. Length: approximately eight kilometers, duration: approximately two hours pure walking time Literature: City guide Frankfurt (Oder) / Slubice (2021), publisher: ScottyScout, editor: K. Hinrichsen / M. Nesselrodt

The city walk starts at Gubener Straße 13. This is where the building of the former Friedrichs-Gymnasium is located. Today the Mitte elementary school is located here. The building is one of the oldest educational institutions in Frankfurt (Oder). It was opened as a school for the Reformed community as early as 1694. We continue to the park at the St. Gertraudenkirche. At the northern end of the park is the monument to Heinrich von Kleist. Kleist once described himself in a letter to his friend Heinrich Zschokke as "poor Kautz from Brandenburg". To the west of the monument you will find the tomb for the poet and military man Ewald Christian von Kleist. On the east side of St. Mary's Church is the sculpture for Heinrich von Kleist by the sculptor Wieland Förster. This was set up in 1977 on the occasion of Kleist's two hundredth birthday. Across the street on Grosse Oderstrasse (approximately Grosse Oderstrasse 25) was once Kleist's birthplace, but it was destroyed in 1945. On the way to the Kleist Museum you will pass the Bolfrashaus. The Kleist Museum building was erected as a garrison school in 1777, when Kleist was born. This is a free school for the children of the common soldiers. The tour continues on the Große Oderstraße in a northbound direction. Professor Gottlob Samuel Nicolai once lived in the corner house on Grosse Oderstrasse / Junkerstrasse. Ewald Christian von Kleist died here. Today you will find the Löwen-Apotheke on the corner of Junkerstrasse. Heinrich von Kleist's friend from Switzerland Heinrich Zschokke once lived here. Length: approximately one point seven kilometers, duration: approximately thirty minutes pure walking time Literature: City guide Frankfurt (Oder) / Slubice (2021), publisher: ScottyScout, editors: K. Hinrichsen / M. Nesselrodt

The university in Frankfurt (Oder) was opened for the first time in 1506. By 1811, around seventy thousand students were trained before the university closed again. At the beginning of the seventeenth century the university was one of the largest in all of Germany. The university in Frankfurt (Oder) became the main training center for Reformed people from Poland, Lithuania, Hungary, Bohemia and Germany. After it was closed in 1811, the new European University Viadrina was not founded until 1991. The first stop on the tour is the Max Kade House. Before it belonged to the university, this building was the city's Georgen Hospital. The building is still owned by the university and serves as an international meeting center. You can find traces of the old university, for example, in the street An der Alten Universität. The college courtyard with the college house, the university secretary's residence and the family residence used to be here. We continue to the concert hall, which was once the monastery church. After the dissolution of the Franciscan monastery, the city received the church and the remaining monastery buildings were given to the university. Today the church is the new Nikolaikirche and serves as a concert hall, which was named after Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, who was a student at the University of Frankfurt from 1734 to 1737. Opposite is the oldest church in Frankfurt, the St. Nikolaikirche. If you go over the city bridge to Slubice, you shouldn't overlook the Collegium Polonicum. This joint building of the Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan and the European University Viadrina is a joint institution. Other joint buildings of the two universities are located at ul.Pilsudskiego and have been student dormitories since 1998. It goes over the bridge back to Frankfurt (Oder). The Löwen pharmacy on Grosse Oderstrasse is not only Frankfurt's oldest pharmacy building that has been preserved, it also served as the professors' house in the past. The Viadrina Museum is located on Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Straße. Today's museum building once served as a dormitory for the princes of the Hohenzollern family and other noble sons during their studies. We continue to the market square with the town hall and the Marienkirche. The ceremonial opening of the university took place in the Marienkirche on April 26, 1506 and it was also used as a place for theology lectures. The tour continues to Universitätsplatz and today's Viadrina, which connects the main building with the Auditorium Maximum. The Auditorium Maximum was once a district party school of the SED with a boarding school. Today this serves as a student residence. In the south, Universitätsplatz merges into Europaplatz. At the end of Lindenstrasse you come to what is now Frankfurt's stadium. This was once a Carthusian monastery, of which the building and site came into the possession of the Viadrina in 1540. The site was later used to house the university bakery and brick kiln, as well as the brandy distillery and the brewery. The last stop on the walk is the “yellow barracks”. The university's language center was built here as a result of a plan for a campus outside the city center. This has existed in the main building of the former barracks since 1999. Length: approximately eight point six kilometer, duration: approximately two hours pure walking time Literature: City guide Frankfurt (Oder) / Slubice (2021), publisher: ScottyScout, editors: K. Hinrichsen / M. Nesselrodt

The tour starts on the Polish side in the south of Słubice, the former dam suburb of Frankfurt (Oder). Here on the eastern side of the Oder River stands the Entertainment and Recreation Park. At the northeast end of the park behind the bazaar is an old stadium with six running tracks, a soccer field, golf, tennis, beach volleyball and much more, as well as an ice rink in winter. The stadium was opened on May 27, 1927 as the "Ostmark Stadium" and has been a listed building since 2014. Length: about 8 km Start / Finish: Entertainment and Recreation Park, Sportowa 1, Słubice (Poland) - Botanical Garden, Lienaustraße, Frankfurt (Oder). Logo: not available Arrival / Departure: Public transport: to Frankfurt (Oder) train station, continue with bus 983 to Słubice Aleja Niedpodleglosci stop. Car: via freeway A12 to exit Frankfurt (Oder) Mitte, continue via federal road B112 Route: Słubice Entertainment and Recreation Park, Piast Cinema, City Bridge, Cinema Theater, Lenné Park, Kleist Park, Botanical Garden Directions: The tour continues into the cinema life of the twin city. In Słubice, between 1925 and 2005, there was the "Filmpalast" (from 1947 Kino Piast) on Friedrichstraße. The building was used in a variety of ways: from cinema to recitation, acting, pantomime and singing. It also served as a restaurant. The tour then crosses the city bridge to the German side in Frankfurt (Oder). Here all the cinemas were destroyed in 1945, so there were only two small and sparsely furnished cinemas: the Bellevue and the Efka. Then, in 1955, the new Lichtspieltheater der Jugend was built. Diagonally opposite the cinema is the Lenné Park. Built on the old ramparts along the city wall, the park stretches about 900 meters in a north-south direction. The city has citizens to thank for the park. It was designed from 1834 according to the plans of the Prussian Royal Garden Director Peter Joseph Lenné and is today the second oldest citizens' park in Germany. The city owes this garden area in the heart of Frankfurt an der Oder to a citizens' movement. Even today, the park betrays Lenné's signature: curved paths, staged groups of trees, wide expanses of meadow and the artificially created watercourses. Another garden worth seeing and named after the playwright born in Frankfurt (Oder) is the Kleist Park. Covering an area of around six hectares, the grounds feature a beautiful stock of trees, lawns and playgrounds for the youngest visitors. The center of the botanical garden on Lienaustraße is a pretty pond. Surrounded by stair-shaped flowerbeds, old trees and benches, it is a popular destination. The landscape park named after the city councilor and wine wholesaler Michael Martin Lienau can be found in the half town and was also created by Lenné. There is also a fairy tale forest here with wooden figures for the children. The highlight in summer is the event "Summer Sounds - Classical Music in the Park". In July and August, top-class classical concerts take place here in the most beautiful parks and gardens of the double city Frankfurt (Oder) / Słubice. Likewise, a trip to the Frankfurt Wildlife Park is always a worthwhile destination. Trail conditions: mainly asphalted Possible combinations: Boundless on the way - discovery tour City walk: Along the Oder river Way of St. James Frankfurt (Oder) - Teltow City walk in the footsteps of Kleist Places of interest: Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art Frankfurt (Oder) - Packhof site and town hall hall Kleist Museum Frankfurt (Oder) Viadrina Museum (Junkerhaus) St. Mary's Church Frankfurt (Oder) Wikipedia monument in Slubice Concert Hall "Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach Maps / Literature: "City Guide Frankfurt (Oder) / Slubice" (2021), Publisher: ScottyScout, Editor: K. Hinrichsen/ M. Nesselrodt

Stories like Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Fisherman and his Wife or Snow White are waiting to be told in the Fairy Tale Forest to our little inhabitants of the Twin City. Our German-Polish twin city has a new magical place. A wonderful fairytale forest has been created in the Lienaupark. This new attraction for children and families is a lovingly designed place with fascinating fairy tale figures, a gingerbread house and a fairy tale book made of wood, play and seating elements as well as information boards about the fairy tales. Children from all over the world can meet here, play and exchange ideas in exciting workshops about their very own fairy tales, exercise in the fresh air and grow with the fairy tales and their characters. The Fairy Tale Forest is open daily and around the clock.

On this challenging circular bike tour on both sides of the great border river, you will get to know the beautiful Oder landscape on the southern edge of the Oderbruch. Only an hour away from the hustle and bustle of the Berlin capital, you will be immersed in solitude and nature and can finally start cycling again.  Start and finish: Frankfurt (Oder) train station  Length: 72 km, duration: approx. 4,5 - 5,5 h Arrival and departure: RE1 from Berlin main station to Frankfurt (Oder).  Your highlights: Everything in flow: the wide river, great scenery, no cars and always along the Oder - a feeling of freedom spreads!  Up or down: on or next to the dike - you have the choice and can enjoy great views of the wide landscape. Kostrzyn nad Odra: get background information about the former fortress and disappeared town  Lubusz: admire the unique Adonis florets Start in the European twin city on the Oder Your round trip starts in Frankfurt (Oder), which you can reach comfortably and quickly by RE1. Located in the middle of the beautiful Oder River landscape, Frankfurt and Słubice are connected by a city bridge and shared visions. There is movement here, the region is changing. First, get a unique overview by climbing the tower of one of the largest Gothic brick churches in northern Germany. From a height of 67 meters, you can enjoy an impressive panorama of the twin city. You will be amazed at how green and close to nature the former Hanseatic city appears. On the other side you will see Słubice, which you will reach after crossing the Odra river over the city bridge. From the Słubice linden promenade you have a beautiful view of the Frankfurt silhouette from the Oder dike. Lonely on the Zilona Odra cycle path  After a short time you are in the middle of nature. The Zilona Odra cycle path (ZiO) leads you always close to the Oder on the eastern Oder dike towards the north and into dreamlike loneliness and peace. Your eyes will soak up the Oder panoramas. From across the Oder slopes, the church and the Hollywood-like lettering of Lebus greet you. You'll be able to stop by there later, too.  After about 20 km you pass a turnoff that leads behind the dike to the village of Górzyca. Here you can get the best pizza in the area. The road is now much more rustic: up to Kostrzyn you are now on gravel. But you will continue to be enchanted by wild nature and unique shoreline scenery. The forgotten city  On the edge of the Polish national park "Warta estuary" the once mighty fortress Küstrin is now in front of you. Just past the traffic circle at the entrance to the town, the Kietzer Tor marks the southern entrance to the former town and fortress. On the promenade above you have a beautiful view of the river. Also in the nearby park near the monument, many benches invite you to linger.  The museum with two locations on the area informs about the eventful and sad history of the place: in the bastion Phillip as well as in the Berlin Gate at the northern entrance. The ruins of the former old town, completely destroyed in 1945, overgrown by greenery, leave a deep impression. The war has left only the ruins of the church, former curbs and cellar windows.  It's rolling on the Oder-Neisse Cycle Path  Crossing the border again over the Oder River marks about half of your tour. Once back on the German side, you'll turn south onto the Oder-Neisse Cycle Path in Küstrin Kietz. Kietz was once the fishing suburb of nearby Kostrzyn. How about a stop at the fisherman's? The short detour of about 2 km to Fischereihof Schneider is worth it: smoked fish, freshly prepared rolls or coffee and cake are waiting for you behind the dike. Not only can you recharge your batteries here - if necessary, also those of your e-bike!  On finest asphalt you roll further along the Oder. It's simply fun to cycle through the flat landscape without the noise of cars. The dike is important and protects against flooding. A display board with a memorial stone is an impressive reminder of how the inhabitants of the Oderbruch once fought against the floods. If you would like to extend the tour a little further, you can take a detour via Reitwein. The high tower of the church greets you from a distance of 1 km. You can climb the mountainous foothills of the Reitwein spur for the beautiful view "Reitweiner Nase".  High up in Lebus Shortly before Lebus, the Oder River pushes right up against the up to 50m high Oder slopes, which were formed during the last ice age. This is where the tranquil town of Lebus has settled, offering you an attractive stopover with its gastronomy, ice cream store and bakery. The landscape around the former bishop's seat is particularly beautiful. The bike path makes a bend at the church and you have to pedal hard to get to the top. The view over the old town and the Oder River towards Poland is the well-deserved reward.  In spring, the yellow but poisonous Adonis roses bloom on the Oder slopes - unique in Germany, as the plant is originally native to the Black Sea. The slopes are part of the nature reserve "Lebus with Pontic Slopes". It is worthwhile to stretch your feet a bit on the themed trail and admire the steppe-like vegetation and the view of the Oder River. Finale at the Frankfurt Oder Promenade For the last 7 km, the cycle path runs alongside the road back to the starting point. If you are adventurous, you can continue the last kilometers behind Lebus directly on the Oder and on field paths. At the sharp bend you turn left and pass the rest area at the Adonis hills over a small "bridge" into the Oder meadows to Frankfurt (Oder). With a robust bike and no high water, this is certainly doable for you.  Finally you roll back into Frankfurt. You are greeted by the beautiful Oder promenade. Passing the imposing concert hall, the oversized peace bell heralds the end of your Oder round trip. Congratulations, you've made it! Where to stop for a bite to eat:  Górzyca: Pizzeria Sabroso Kostrzyn nad Odrą: Restaurant Oder Küstriner Vorland: Fishery farm Schneider Lebus: Angler's home, Restaurant Oderblick Frankfurt (Oder): KroCo, Kaffeehaus Rösterei Gränz Kaffee im Packhof. Extra Tour Tip:  We recommend cycling this sporty tour with a trekking, gravel or touring bike or e-bike. Especially the section Górzyca to Kostrzyn on the ZiO is on gravel, but with normal tire width is easily manageable.

The city tour leads along historical sights in the historic city center with a detour to the idyllic island of Ziegenwerder. The city tour starts from the market square at the German-Polish Tourist Information Office. Here you can obtain extensive tourist and cultural information. The market square is home to the largest hall church in northern German brick Gothic architecture. The three twelve-metre-high choir windows tell the story of Christ's creation in colorful stained glass. From a height of sixtyseven meters, you can enjoy a wonderful view over Frankfurt (Oder) as far as the neighboring country. Past the European University Viadrina, the path leads over the island of Ziegenwerder. This genuine natural island promises absolute relaxation for young and old. The former valley sand island serves as a bird sanctuary and provides a habitat for over onehundred animal and plant species in its natural areas. After crossing one of the most beautiful fishing streets from the fifteenth century, you reach the three-part garden area with rose and shrub gardens and a large open space. "Der Anger" is a popular leisure and cultural spot for locals. On the way to Gertrauden Park, you pass the church of the same name. It houses various treasures from St. Mary's Church and is equipped with an impressive Sauer organ. On the last section of the city tour is the main post office, which is still a listed ensemble of typical Prussian state buildings. To round off the day on a cultural note, a detour to the Kleist Museum is a good idea. The life and works of the poet Heinrich von Kleist are documented there and the collections are vividly presented. The Viadrina Museum contains collections of historical objects relating to the development of the city and region as an important commercial, cultural and scientific center. Works of art from the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art can be viewed in the Packhof.

The city tour takes you to the origins of the city of Frankfurt (Oder), along the Friedenskirche church located there and the nearby Lennépark. The city tour starts at the historic market square right next to the German-Polish Tourist Information Office. During a visit to the tourist information office, tourist and cultural information can be passed on directly at first hand. Passing St. Mary's Church, with its unique stained glass windows and wonderful views, you reach Lennépark. The second oldest civic park in Germany was designed by Peter Joseph Lenné and offers a green oasis in the middle of the city. The city archive contains the city's historical memory, bundled together in collected works and exhibitions dating back to its foundation in the 13th century. At the end of the park, a memorial plaque commemorates the founding of the venerable Viadrina University. The route leads to the Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Concert Hall. The former Franciscan church is home to the Brandenburg State Orchestra and invites you to enjoy a variety of music and exhibitions. There is a small museum on the Oder, which is a memorial dedicated to the victims of political tyranny under National Socialism. The Friedenskirche, Frankfurt's oldest church, also rises up into the sky nearby. On the way back to the starting point, you will finally pass the Viadrina Museum. A tour of the contemporary history museum gives visitors an insight into a comprehensive collection of historical objects relating to the development of the city and region.

The city tour takes you across the lively city bridge to the eastern side of the river to Słubice in Poland. The city tour starts at the German-Polish Tourist Information Office. Directly on the market square is St. Mary's Church, whose three impressive twelve-metre-high choir windows depict colorful medieval stained glass. Along the Oder, you can cross the two hundred fivty-metre-long bridge,, which connects the two cities to form a twin city, from Frankfurt (Oder) to Słubice. The bridge serves as a symbol of the overcoming of borders in Europe and is illuminated at night. The "Collegium Polonicum" is not only a joint teaching and research facility of the European University, but also offers a wonderful view of the Oder from its roof terrace. Not far away is the "Smok" cultural center, which is the largest cultural center in Słubice and is both an exhibition and event venue. Here you can discover the OKNO gallery and stop off for a bite to eat in the local restaurant. After the parish church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which can be seen from afar, you come to the Orthodox church. The influences of the Russian Orthodox religion are clearly visible in this building. The church's typical onion dome is particularly striking. Afterwards, various green spaces invite you to linger. On "Plac Bohaterów" there is a barrier-free play and recreation area with modern seating and beautiful colorful fountains. On "Plac Wolności", a life-size statue of the "Käthchen von Heilbronn" commemorates the town twinning of Heilbronn and Słubice. The "Plac Przyjaźni" with its playful fountains is also a wonderful place to take a break. The way back leads over the city bridge back to Frankfurt (Oder) past the Viadrina Museum, where works of art from the Brandenburg State Museum can be viewed.

In no other city in the destination Seenland Oder-Spree can Europe be experienced as up close as in the twin city of Frankfurt (Oder)/Słubice. Surrounded by an impressive river landscape, the neighboring cities are connected by a modern bridge and a friendly relationship. On this exploration tour directly along the Oder River, two countries, impressive parks, historically significant houses, and monuments are explored all in one day. start/finish: German-Polish Tourist Information in Frankfurt (Oder) length: 17 kilometers duration: 3 - 4 hours arrival/departure: RE1 from Berlin to Frankfurt (Oder) The tour begins at the German-Polish Tourist Information in the historic Bolfrashaus. If needed, additional excursion tips can be provided, and informational materials can be obtained. Passing through Olympiahain and to the right of the Kleist-Museum, you'll reach the Oder promenade. A weekday coffee break can be taken in the Gräfin-Dönhoff building of the Viadrina European University. After that, you cross the pedestrian and cyclist wooden bridge to Ziegenwerder Island. Along the Hermann-Weingärtner-Weg, the cyclist passes by the stadium of friendship and the park called Anger. Through the rose garden and past the striking Gertraud Church, which preserves the treasures of St. Mary's Church, the route leads past the Kleist-Monument, over Gertraudenpark, and to St. Mary's Church. Here, it's advisable to dismount to explore one of the largest sacral buildings of Northern German Brick Gothic, with its colorful choir windows from the inside and to enjoy the panoramic view from the tower. Continuing on Große Scharrnstraße, you then cycle over the city bridge to Słubice. At the first intersection, turn right along the Polish Oder promenade, always with a view of the border river and towards Frankfurt (Oder). After a few minutes, you reach the BAZAR. There, a busy street must be crossed to enter the park. The Kleist Tower and the Ostmark Stadium are also worth a stop and visit. Nearby is a leisure center where you can play a round of mini-golf in the summer or go ice skating in winter. Along the long pond and through the allotment garden complex, you reach a playground with a recreation area (Park Pionierow Slubic). The Freedom Square with the monument of "Kätchen von Heilbronn" is also on the route. Next is another beautiful park, where you can take a break during the warm season on the so-called Friendship Square. The rooftop terrace of Collegium Polonicum should be the next longer stop. From up there, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city bridge and Frankfurt (Oder). After this additional panoramic view, head back to Germany and Frankfurt (Oder). Passing through Schulstrasse, past Topfmarkt and the concert hall, you reach Klingetal. Many carved fairy-tale figures can be seen in the forest of the same name in Lienaupark. Continuing on Poetensteig and Bergstraße, you reach the park at the Klinge and the Kießling buildings. Then it's off to the Botanical Garden. The return journey takes the cyclist through Kleistpark and Lennépark before reaching the starting point of the route again with the German-Polish Tourist Information. Sights: German-Polish Tourist Information Kleist-Museum  Museum Viadrina / BLMK St. Marienkirche  Konzerthalle Ostmarkstadion  Kleistturm Botanischer Garten  Lennépark  Kleistpark Märchenwald im Lienaupark  bars/cafés and restaurants:  Mensa im Gräfin-Dönhoff-Gebäude der Europa Universität-Viadrina  LAVA-Art Cafe KUKURYKU! Villa Casino Bar „Smaki Europy“ Restaurant und Café am Kleistpark  KroCo  

The observation tower is located in the SOSiR sports and leisure park, on the hill immediately behind the historic stadium. From the parking lot at the municipal cemetery, a 500-meter-long, illuminated path leads through the forest to the tower. The 30-meter-high observation tower in Słubice offers a unique view of the twin city and its surroundings. It is barrier-free – accessible either by elevator or via around 100 steps – and offers impressive panoramic views from two viewing platforms and through a glass floor. The upper level is equipped with a telescope and a glass floor. The tower is reminiscent of the Kleist Tower, built in 1892 in honor of the poet and officer Ewald Christian von Kleist, who fell in the Battle of Kunersdorf in 1759. This structure was destroyed in 1945. The area around the tower is equipped with benches and a playground. The construction project was carried out as part of the Frankfurt-Słubicer project “Kleist Tower and Bolfras House (Phase II),” which was co-financed by the European Union (Interreg VA Brandenburg – Poland 2014-2020 program). The same project saw permanent lighting in the colors of the twin city installed on the city bridge in 2021, and the historic Bolfras House in Frankfurt (Oder) rebuilt in its first phase (2010-2014). Admission is free.