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An der Universität der Doppelstadt wird Europa gelebt. Mehrfach wurde die Viadrina von Studierenden zur beliebtesten Universität Deutschlands gewählt.

Vom Ziegenwerder bis zum Winterhafen erstreckt sich eine einladende Promenade zum Flanieren und Verweilen mit herrlichem Blick auf die Oder.

Mitten in Słubice lädt dieser Platz mit viel Grün, verschlungenen Wegen und einem verspielten Brunnen zum Verweilen ein.

Das einzige Wikipedia-Denkmal der Welt steht in Słubice, stammt von Mihran Hakobjan und ist nahe der beliebten Fußgängerzone zu finden.

"Brot & Zucker" is an ideal place to take a deep breath an realaxing. In a retro atmosphere, the visitors are invited to delicious cakes, coffee specialities, breakfast and brunchoptions. 

In the main-building of the university you can find a small coffeebar with 40 seating options. There you can enjoy coffee specialities, selfmade cakes or baguettes. Softdrinks are also available. You can rent a powerbank. 

After a nice walk across the river Oder, Cafe Artisan welcomes visitors to the Polish side. Perfect for a short break with coffee and cake or to recharge your batteries, from a balanced breakfast to hot dishes, everything is represented at Artisan.

On this tour you will discover the fascinating history of the von Kleist family in the German-Polish twin city with an interactive app tour. Ideal for visitors young and old, the tour offers an entertaining experience on your own smartphone or rentable tablet. Length: 16 km Start / Finish: German-Polish Tourist Information Arrival / Departure: RE 1 to Frankfurt (Oder) Description Young and old visitors to the twin cities can follow in the footsteps of the von Kleist family using an app. The tour is available on your own smartphone or on a tablet that can be borrowed from the German-Polish Tourist Information Office. There are different tour sections for ages up to 14 and 15 and up, each lasting one hour. The app takes you to various stages in the life and work of the von Kleist family. Using quiz questions and reflection tasks, visitors playfully explore topics such as language creation, the search for happiness in life and the history of the twin cities. One tour section is also designed as a bike tour to the memorial stone for the Battle of Kunersdorf (Kunowice). You should plan around four hours for the bike tour. Hints The tour works free of charge on your own smartphone. Tablets with pre-installation of the tour can also be borrowed free of charge from the tourist information office. This is how it works: Scan QR code Download Actionbound app and just get started The tour data can be preloaded onto your own smartphone and the tour then works without internet access.

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.

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 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 Fritz & Roman coworking space in Frankfurt (Oder) unites two nationalities through its location directly on the border and stands for unity and teamwork. Highspeed internet, print services, the use of the conference area, as well as the possibility to participate in workshops or to visit the in-house café are provided. The use of the coworking space can be purchased within daily, weekly, monthly or 10-packages.

A skate park in the Polish part of the European twin city. Created in 2021 it invites children and young people to have fun and engage in sports. The skatepark that is located at the bus station in Słubice includes not only the skateparkbut also a modular pump track. Even in winter temperatures the facility is constantly busy throughout the day, especially children and young people tirelessly ride up and down the waves. On the premises of the skatepark is the first repair station for bikes and scooters in Słubice. Also important to know: The facility is not only designed for use with skateboards. The skatepark can also be used with inliners, roller skates, scooters, running wheels or BMX bikes.

In the coworking space BLOK O, which is run by Oberholz and Sparda-Bank Berlin eG, a lot of emphasis is placed on togetherness, community, sustainability, openness and accessibility. The coworking culture is tried to be brought to the most diverse companies, so that many different people and companies become one big community. Individual workstations, conference and meeting rooms are available with 24/7 access via app.  In the twin city of Frankfurt (Oder) / Slubice, which is connected by the Oder River, you can experience pure culture, explore numerous museums, theatres and historical monuments and cultural sites. And at the same time you are in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes. The Oder landscape presents its very own distinctive character of natural and animal life, characterised by a seemingly rough and at the same time attractive uniqueness. The meadows and areas along the banks of the river that borders Poland are unspoilt. 

The café at BLOK O is an open space for exchange and relaxation in the centre of Frankfurt (Oder). Located in a listed East Modernist building, it combines architectural ambience with urban everyday culture. The menu includes coffee specialities and light meals, inviting guests to stop by for a quick break or a longer conversation. Spacious seating areas create space for encounters, informal meetings or concentrated work in a relaxed atmosphere. The combination of coworking space and cooperative creates a lively meeting place for the neighbourhood, culture and urban society. Its location near Lenné Park and the River Oder also makes the café a suitable starting point for a stay in the city centre.

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

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 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 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

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 Stasi documents archive provides advice on the possibilities of filing applications to gain insight into files of the former GRD’s state security service and guided tours through the archive. Under the title "Freedom for my files", the Documentation Center has been showing material since 1994 that allows a look at the history, structure and working methods of the Ministry for State Security (MfS), with a focus on the effects on the lives of those affected. Copies of files will also be shown, including those of an unofficial employee, a full-time employee and a so-called officer on a special mission (OibE). More than 6,000 running meters of documents from the former district administrations (BV) for state security Cottbus and Frankfurt as well as from the district offices of these two former GDR districts are stored in the Stasi records archive in Frankfurt (Oder). (The Entry is free)

Homemade hearty stews and fine soups, also vegan and vegetarian - with a choice of different toppings; filled sandwiches as desired; Sweets, desserts and biscuits; and varied lemonades; seasonal, regional, sustainable, vegan, vegetarian The beautiful little restaurant „S*Kultur“ offers delicious soups and many yummy treats. Frankfurt‘s „soup kitchen” is  very centrally located on Karl-Marx-Straße, the main shopping street in town. There is only homemade food, such as hearty stews and fine soups, also vegetarian and with a variety of toppings. In addition, our menu includes filled sandwiches as desired, as well as sweets, desserts and biscuits. Fresh ingredients and a natural taste are the goal we aim for every day of the week. And the weekly changing soup menu ensures even more variety! The ingredients used are seasonal, regional and sustainable. All dishes can be taken home or to work in returnable jars.

Café Luise has been run since 2007 by Gronenfelder Werkstätten, a recognized workshop for people with disabilities. Located on Luisenstraße, it combines gastronomic offerings with social engagement and provides six jobs for people with disabilities. The café has thirty seats inside and twelve on the terrace. It serves breakfast, lunch, and homemade cakes and pies. From March to October, a selection of ice cream sundaes complements the menu. The grounds of the Wichern Diakonie, with its historic rectory, chapel, and newly designed “Garden of Remembrance,” invite visitors to take a stroll. The Wichernsaal, which seats up to eighty people, is available for events.

Two exhibition venues of the blmk (Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art) are located in Frankfurt (Oder). With over forty-two thousand works, the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art (BLMK) with its locations in Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder) houses the world's most comprehensive, museum collection of art from the GDR and subsequent artistic traditions. This resource must be responsibly preserved, expanded and researched, exhibited at a high level and communicated. To this end, the collection is placed in supra-regional and international temporal, geographical, social, cultural and, above all, art-historical contexts. The BLMK emerged in 2017 from the merger of the dkw. Kunstmuseum Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus and the Museum Junge Kunst Frankfurt (Oder). At the two locations with the total of three exhibition houses - the Dieselkraftwerk in Cottbus and the Rathaushalle and Packhof in Frankfurt (Oder) - several presentations are shown simultaneously. The exhibition program is closely linked to the collection: art from the GDR as well as East German traditional lines derived from it are shown on a par with nationally relevant and internationally set artistic positions. In addition, there is an extensive supporting program of events and museum educational activities. The Museum Junge Kunst in Frankfurt (Oder) was founded in 1965 as the Galerie Junge Kunst of the district of Frankfurt (Oder) and has been administered by the municipality since 1990. Since the 1970s, references to art from Poland have been inscribed both in the collection and in the annual exhibition programs. Consequently, in 1991 a collection area of Polish Prints after 1945 was founded. This collection contains an excellent cross-section of the artistic work of Polish artists up to the present day. The exhibition programs of the two locations are not identical, but follow the same logic. From the understanding of the collection holdings as a resource, the activities of the BLMK aim at art-historical contextualization, critical examination of their own genesis as well as their contents. The hall of the historic town hall is located in the former center of the once underpinned medieval city. In this building, which is one of the most beautiful brick buildings in the city, the Galerie Junge Kunst was founded on October 2, 1965. Originally used for market and trade purposes, the two-nave hall had a beam ceiling, which was replaced by a cross vault in 1609. This vault shape characterizes the space, which is divided by seven sandstone columns. The museum's second exhibition venue in Frankfurt (Oder) is located in the nearby Packhof at Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Strasse 11.

The exhibition halls at Frankfurt's Westkreuz are Ostbrandenburg's largest event location. If you are looking for comedy and concert events, musicals, themed fairs or diverse show programs for children as well as adults, you will find what you are looking for here. From the rock concert to the Abiball, from the children's day to the Ü-thirty-party, a wide variety of events take place in the four exhibition halls. The exhibition halls are an attractive, modern location for multifunctional events for up to four thousand people. The exhibition halls, as well as the Kleist Forum and the concert hall »Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach", are among the three venues that have been operated by Messe und Veranstaltungs GmbH as a company of the city of Frankfurt (Oder) since 2001. With around five Hundret events per year in all three venues and around fifty employees, Messe und Veranstaltungs GmbH is the largest cultural provider in the Ostbrandenburg region.

This place has been part of Frankfurt's history for over a hundred years. Erected as the machine room of the furniture factory in the Gerstenberger Höfe, it has been better known as a place for theater since the early 1990s. With the Kulturmanufaktur Gerstenberg, there has been a socio-cultural center with a cabaret since September 2019, which sees itself as a place of networking and implementation of a wide variety of projects - whether concerts, theater, cinema, exhibitions, workshops and discussion groups or festivals for people of all ages and nationalities .

Hardly any other personality is so closely connected to Frankfurt an der Oder as Heinrich von Kleist. The poet, who with his works like "Das Käthchen von Heilbronn", "Der zerbrochne Krug" or "Michael Kohlhaas" is one of the most important German-speaking playwrights, was born here in 1777. A walk on the Kleist route through the former Hanseatic city is an exciting search for clues and leads to places that are still central to the cultural life of the city on the Oder. These include, for example, the Kleist Forum or the Kleist Park. If you want, you can also make a detour to neighboring Słubice on the Polish side. Length / Duration: twenty kilometers (five to six hours) Start / finish: Kleist Museum Frankfurt (Oder) Getting there: From Berlin Hbf. RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder) train station, change tram 2 or 4 to Kleist-Musuem Departure: Tram 2 or 4 to Frankfurt (Oder) station, change RE1 (Magdeburg) to Berlin Hbf. Directions: City walk along the places of remembrance of Heinrich von Kleist. Information boards provide information at the respective positions. It goes through the inner city of Frankfurt (Oder) to the bank of the Oder with the possibility to continue the tour in Słubice after crossing the city bridge. You can eat very well in the restaurant & café at Kleistpark. Young creative chefs conjure up delicious dishes from regional products. Kleist Museum Gertraudenpark Kleistpark concert hall River Oder Kleist Tower Boulder Käthchen statue Condition of the path: Pedestrian paths accompanying the city center, park paths Literature: Flyer Kleist-Route available at the Kleist Museum and the Tourist Information

The districts of Frankfurt (Oder) have many sights, such as the Bismarck Tower in Booßen, the church ruins in Lichtenberg, the castle wall in Lossow, the manor park in Kliestow and the Feldsteinhaus in Markendorf. In each district there is a trilingual information board in German, Polish and English which gives information about local sights and the route itself. The information boards are also equipped with seat rails. Those who cycle around Frankfurt on e-bikes will also find a charging station with sockets in all districts. Length: 46 km, ca. 4-5 Stunden mit dem Fahrrad Start & Ziel: German-Polish Tourist-Information, Große Oderstraße 29, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder) Departure & arrival: train RE 1 to Frankfurt (Oder) Sights: Kliestow: village church, manor house with park Booßen: Bismarck Tower, Boossener ponds Rosengarten/Pagram: Rosengartener Forest, boulder Markendorf-Siedlung: Helenesee (lake) Lichtenberg: Bismarck Tower Hohenwalde: rubble stone church, "Hohenwalder Höllen", village green, "Junkerfeld" Markendorf: Markendorf manor house, rubble stone house, common oak Lossow: ancient earthworks, Lossow church, former residence Güldendorf: village church, "Märkischer Naturgarten" Karte/Literatur: flyer of the tour as Download on the website of the German-Polish Tourist-Information

The European twin city of Frankfurt (Oder) - Słubice can be discovered on foot in two tour variants! The tour takes guests on a journey through the city's history from the Middle Ages to the present day. It follows in the footsteps of Heinrich von Kleist and lets you discover the glass treasure in St. Mary's Church: the Antichrist cycle of colourful medieval stained glass windows. The people of Frankfurt can also learn new, interesting and sometimes surprising things about their Oder city on guided tours.   Variant 1 Guided city tour through the city centre of Frankfurt (Oder) with the most important and interesting information about the European twin city (duration: 90 min.) and (additionally bookable): Guided tour of the concert hall and the exhibition on C.P.E. Bach in the former Franciscan monastery church, which is over 700 years old (duration: approx. 30 - 60 minutes)  or Silhouette tour from the roof terrace of the Collegium Polonicum in Słubice - unique views over the Oder and stories from the twin city (duration: approx. 30 - 60 minutes)             Option 2 Guided city tour through the European twin city of Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice (duration: 120 - 150 minutes) If required, the city tour can also be organised in a foreign language.

A small, charming café located at the back of Galeria Prima in Słubice offers various types of coffee, hot chocolates and teas. In addition, you can try typical Polish confectionery and drink coffee on the terrace under an umbrella. The café also offers breakfast in the form of toasts, sandwiches and lunch snacks such as hot dogs and salads. In the summer, you can get here a delicious scoop ice cream. Alle prices are also in Euro and you can pay with card.

Since 2010 the "Galeria OKNO" ist the organizer of the international art-festival "lAbiRynT", which takes place in Słubice and in Frankfurt (Oder). The festival takes place every year at a weekend in autumn. There you can visit exhibitions, film screenings, workshops and performances. Many artists join this festival and present there arts.  Besides the rooms for exhibitions the gallery has got other rooms for praxis seminars etc.  You can reserve a guided tour.

Behind the bazaar that is very popular with visitors from Berlin and Brandenburg, a bit further uphill on the southern outskirts of Słubice, you find the old stadium of the town of Frankfurt, the "Stadion des Zentrums für Sport und Freizeit (SOSiR)". Today it is used by sports clubs and also accommodates a public outdoor swimming pool. The architecture of this rather imposing sports facility, and especially the grandstand with its arched colonnades and arcaded passageways made of quarry stone, looks like a relic from the National Socialist era to the uninitiated. That is why the stadium is often associated with the 1936 Olympic Games, even though it was not involved. There also also local rumours about Adolf Hitler having used it as a stage. The truth is, the stadium was built before the Nazi era. The building work started in 1915 based on plans by Otto Morgenschweis, head of municipal planning in Frankfurt. Russian prisoners of war were also employed in its construction. The war and the subsequent economic crisis meant that construction work was suspended until 1925/26. A big sports festival finally marked its official opening in May 1927. At the time, the sports facility was considered one of the most important of its kind. Its location in the countryside of the Judenberge hills (probably named after the nearby Jewish cemetery, as "Judenberge" means "Jewish mountains" in German) made it very special. Originally, the grandstand afforded stunning views of the Dammvorstadt district and the Oder plain. In 1927, the sports facility was renamed "Ostmarkstadion" (Ostmark stadium), in reference to Frankfurt's new geopolitical position near the new border drawn after World War I. 70 kilometres to the east, Poland emerged as a new nation state and during the Weimar Republic Frankfurt presented itself as a bulwark of Germanness in the eastern border area, called "Ostmark" at the time. The stadium is comparable to the "Deutsches Stadion" (German stadium), which was opened in Berlin in 1913 and had to make way for today's Olympic Stadium in 1934.

luc&a is a small, family-run company that was founded with the vision of bringing people together in a creative way.  Therefore, the focus is on planning and realising courses as well as family and company events. In addition, they offer a small, fine selection of handmade studio pieces and home accessories both in-store and in their online shop.

Ms.Vy Restaurant in Frankfurt (Oder) is a popular Vietnamese restaurant known for its authentic cuisine and pleasant atmosphere. The menu offers a diverse selection of dishes – from classic Vietnamese fare such as pho soups, rice and noodle dishes to fresh, light creations packed with vegetables and aromatic herbs. Great importance is placed on fresh ingredients and balanced preparation, which is clearly reflected in the flavour.   The restaurant is also characterised by its friendly service and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Guests can eat in, take away, or sit outside.

The Ramzes restaurant at the Kaliski Hotel in Słubice is considered one of the most versatile restaurants in the city: international cuisine, large portions and a cosy atmosphere right in the centre. The combination of Polish classics, Arabic specialities and Italian dishes makes it a popular meeting place for travellers and locals alike. The restaurant seats around 200 people, spread across several rooms and a garden area. The restaurant also has a bar, which is open 24 hours a day in the hotel area. The restaurant is also suitable for weddings, family celebrations and corporate events. The rooms can be flexibly arranged, which is particularly practical for larger groups.

The Marienkirchblick bistro in Frankfurt (Oder) is an inclusive bistro in the heart of the city centre that combines culinary delights with social engagement. It has created jobs for people with disabilities. The Marienkirchblick bistro is a joint project close to our hearts that combines culinary enjoyment with social responsibility, creating a new place for encounters, appreciation and joie de vivre. The bistro offers fresh baked goods, a changing selection of cold dishes, bowls, sandwiches, yoghurt variations, coffee and coffee specialities to take away every day. In addition, there is a daily changing lunch menu featuring regional ingredients. These are published in advance on Instagram or can be viewed directly on site. The bistro is wheelchair accessible and in the warmer months offers outdoor seating with an excellent view of St. Mary's Church. Free internet access is available for guests. The ‘Marienkirchblick’ bistro is a collaboration between Wohnungswirtschaft Frankfurt (Oder) and the Gronenfelder Werkstätten der Wichern Diakonie. The bistro is part of the new ‘Marienkirchblick’ building.

Fahrrad Rentsch is your expert partner for high-quality e-bikes, gravel bikes, road bikes, trekking bikes, and youth and children's bikes in Frankfurt (Oder) and the surrounding area. Fahrrad Rentsch offers comprehensive services: Bicycle rental (e-bikes, city bikes, trekking bikes) Workshop and repair services Pick-up and delivery service

Two electric cargo bikes are available to borrow free of charge from the German-Polish Tourist Information Office. A cargo bike is ideal for transporting smaller loads around the city or for cycling with children. Simply install the MOQO app on your smartphone, pick up a bike from the Tourist Information Office, start pedalling and rediscover Frankfurt (Oder). Return during the tourist information centre's opening hours. Available models: 2 x Metz E-PACKR XL Powered by SVF-FFO

This square connects the pedestrian zone on Ul. Jedności Robotniczej with the Municipal Library and the Collegium Polonicum Library. It lies within view of the city bridge linking Słubice and Frankfurt (Oder). In 2025, the square was redesigned as a place for meeting and relaxation as part of the “Common Ground” project, based on ideas contributed by residents of both cities. Key features include extensive flower and shrub plantings, renovated benches, and a graffiti mural on the wall of the Municipal Library, inspired by the poem “Psalm” by Polish Nobel laureate Wisława Szymborska (1923–2012). The first line of the poem appears in both Polish and German and was created during a youth workshop involving participants from both sides of the Oder. At the center of the square stands the sculpture “Integration I”, symbolizing the pursuit of understanding between Poles and Germans. It was created by artist Ewa Solima (b. 1976) and installed in 2002. A second sculpture, “Integration II”, was erected by the same artist in 2004 in Wrocław to mark Poland’s accession to the European Union. The “Common Ground” project was supported by the Robert Bosch Foundation, 2022-2025.

Villa Dudziak is a charming accommodation located in Słubice, Poland. It is located just 3.9 km from the Frankfurt (Oder) - Slubice border crossing and offers comfortable accommodation. The villa features parquet floors, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Wi-Fi and private parking are available free of charge. Guests can enjoy a continental buffet breakfast for an extra charge. European University Viadrina is 5.1 km from the hotel and Frankfurt (Oder) Central Station is 5.6 km away. The nearest airport is Berlin Brandenburg, approx. 83 km away. The location is particularly appreciated by couples, who rate the villa 9.1 for a romantic stay. Villa Dudziak offers various room categories, including double rooms, large double/twin rooms, studios and standard rooms with a queen-size bed. All rooms are comfortable and offer a pleasant stay. Barbecue areas and campfires are available for organized parties. If you are looking for idyllic accommodation in Słubice, Villa Dudziak is an excellent choice!

Café Al Jasmin in Frankfurt (Oder) is a cozy café where you can try delicious Arabic delicacies and Arabic drinks. You can also fill your hunger with small hot snacks. On hot days, we recommend homemade lemonades, freshly squeezed juices or ice cream. AL Jasmin also offers lactose-free milk. And that's not all: you can enjoy your order in the beautiful courtyard with a view of the main library building of the European University Viadrina. so if you're in rankfurt (Oder), you should definitely reserve a table at Café Al Jasmin and try the culinary delights!

The Protestant St George's Church in Frankfurt (Oder) was consecrated in 1928. The clinker brick building was erected between 1926 and 1928 to replace a medieval predecessor and is a listed building. The church has some interesting architectural features: It is a round building with a domed roof, the orientation of which runs from south to north, and a square tower. The pulpit altar, decorated with mosaics, dominates the church, the organ rises above it and the rows of pews surround the centre of the worship area in a semi-circular arrangement. The Heilandkapelle is a special feature among the churches in this town. The wooden church in the Russian style reflects an eventful hundred-year history.  The St. Georg parish hall is located on Karl-Ritter-Platz and was built in 1908/09.

The Catholic community in Frankfurt (Oder) had to fight for a long time in the 19th century to build its own church. Only after a complaint to the Ministry of Public Works was permission granted. The foundation stone was finally laid in 1897 and the church was consecrated in 1899 (architect: Engelbert Seibertz). The result was a three-bay hall building with a south-west tower in neo-Gothic style.  The organ was installed in 1901-02 (46 stops), again by the Frankfurt firm Wilhelm Sauer. The church has four bells.  From 1967, the church interior was fundamentally remodelled (architect: Artur Becker). This included the creation of new coloured glazing with the theme ‘The inbreak of God's light into the world’.  The Stations of the Cross designed by a student of Karl-Schmidt-Rottluff, which thematises the skyscrapers of Frankfurt (Oder), are interesting.  The organs are by far the most valuable pieces of equipment in the parish church of the Holy Cross. The large organ had to wait another two years after the consecration of the church in 1899 until the cost of 18,000 marks was secured. The small organ from the church in Regierungsstraße could not even come close to filling the 13,000 cubic metre space. Contemporary witnesses described its sound and appearance as ‘pitiful’.  On Christmas Eve 1901, the opus 860 by court organ builder Wilhelm Sauer was played for the first time on Christmas Eve. The inspection report by the royal music director and cathedral conductor Max Filke dated 18 January 1902 gave the organ top marks in all respects. In addition to the precise craftsmanship, the effect of the entire organ was described as ‘powerful’ and the fullness of sound as ‘great’, which meant that the organ was able to fully control and lead a full-sounding folk song in the packed church. The reason for this was the 46 sounding stops with their ‘salt in the organ’, the 4 reeds (Trompete 8‘ and Posaune 16’ in the Pedal, Trompete 8‘ in the Hauptwerk and Coranglais 8’ in the II.  The construction corresponded to the then common and cheaper pneumatic system with cone chest. In return, a typical pneumatic delay between the attack of the note and its sounding was accepted, which is still noticeable today, especially in the Pedal.

The "Kantofino" bistro in Frankfurt (Oder) offers a wide range of delicious breakfast options - from classic scrambled eggs to fresh, handmade sandwiches. You can also enjoy an aromatic coffee here, which goes perfectly with the homemade cakes. Freshly prepared lunch menus are offered at lunchtime. The best way to experience the cozy atmosphere and good value for money at Kantofino is to see for yourself. For celebrations, the bistro "Kantofino" offers a special party room for any kind of event.

Nirwana is an Indian specialty restaurant in Frankfurt (Oder) that specializes in exotic dishes. Fresh ingredients are used here, including pasture-raised lamb and delicatessen chicken breast, to prepare delicious and nutritious meals. The kitchen mainly uses regional Indian spices such as garlic, ginger and coriander. If you have any special requests, for example whether you want it spicy or mild, the staff will be happy to advise you. All dishes are served with either rice or delicious flatbread. The restaurant is completely barrier-free, has a summer beer garden under a tent with a view of the town hall and comic fountain and has a separate room for celebrations of all kinds for up to thirty people

The Communal Cultural Center in Słubice is a public cultural institution with a cinema, a music pub, two art galleries and a wide range of creative workshops. It hosts the annual Labyrinth Festival. The photography and media art gallery Okno and its smaller sibling Mała Galeria present international and national artists but also offer exhibition space for young gifted artists as well as in-house courses and workshops for children, youngsters and adults. At the close of a workday, the music club Prowincja on the first floor awaits its guests with a glass of wine or beer to accompany a concert or simply a meetup with friends. Moreover, the SMOK hosts and organizes different kinds of artistic events like chamber concerts, exhibitions, competitions up to big outdoor shows and festivals. There is also a professional recording studio available. The SMOK is a center of leisure activities in Słubice in which young and old can meet and enjoy exercising their creative streak.

The beautifully furnished and stylish Villa Casino restaurant is located in Slubice and is housed in a building that dates back to the 19th century, which previously housed an officers' casino. The restaurant has a beautiful terrace with a garden where you can sit under a 200-year-old plane tree. Inside the restaurant you can feel the Mediterranean atmosphere of Provance. In addition to the typical specialities of Polish cuisine, prepared on the basis of local products and local tradition, you can taste the specialities of Italian cuisine and enjoy the taste of dishes that bring back memories of summer trips.

Pizzeria Oliveto in Frankfurt (Oder) is an Italian restaurant specialising in pizza, pasta and cocktails. The restaurant has a large terrace directly on the market square, where you can enjoy cocktails with a view of the historic town hall building and the Seven Ravens Fountain. There is a car park in the immediate vicinity. The restaurant also offers take-away food.

Restaurant ‘Portofino’ with a new location in Frankfurt (Oder): The Flavour of Passion! Restaurant Portofino is a restaurant in Frankfurt Oder that specialises in the diversity and quality of local and international cuisine.  It offers a diverse selection of dishes, from traditional to international specialities. Snacks, soups, steaks, pasta and wines are on the menu. The restaurant emphasises fresh and seasonal ingredients. The carefully selected wines are a great addition to any meal. What makes it special: a modern approach to the art of cooking and attention to the quality of the dishes prepared. The unique atmosphere is created by fresh flowers, tables covered with tablecloths, soft lighting and discreet music.   So if you are looking for a place that offers good food, professional service and a relaxed atmosphere, you will find it at the Portofino restaurant! Are you planning a celebration or a special event? The restaurant offers tailor-made solutions for groups of all sizes.  

The Frankfurter Kartoffelhaus - potato house is located in downtown Frankfurt (Oder) near the Holzmarkt. The restaurant is known for its regional and seasonal cuisine with a focus on potato dishes and German classics. The menu combines traditional home cooking with modern accents and offers meat and fish dishes as well as vegetarian options. The dining rooms are rustic yet contemporary in design, creating a pleasant atmosphere for lunch and dinner. In the warmer months, an outdoor terrace provides additional seating. The Frankfurter Kartoffelhaus is suitable for private gatherings, family celebrations, and smaller events.

The Ratseck restaurant in Frankfurt (Oder) is a popular place for connoisseurs and offers a pleasant atmosphere for guests who appreciate regional cuisine. The Ratseck offers a diverse menu on which you are sure to find something delicious: whether you are craving a hearty dish or a sweet dessert. The friendly atmosphere and the dedicated staff make the visit a pleasant experience. If you are in Frankfurt (Oder) and are looking for a cozy restaurant, Ratseck is definitely recommended and worth a visit!

The Asian restaurant Blesses Royal opens its doors in the Ferdinanshöfen Frankfurt (Oder). This new restaurant promises a culinary journey through Asian cuisine. Here are some highlights that guests can look forward to: Sushi: For lovers of fresh and rice rolls, Blesses Royal offers a selection of delicious sushi. Wok dishes: Wok dishes are known for their variety of flavors and fresh ingredients. Soups: Be it miso soup or tom kha gai; the selection of soups promises soothing pleasures. Salads: Fresh salads with crunchy vegetables and delicious dressings round off the offering. Blesses Royal Restaurant is a place where guests can enjoy authentic Asian cuisine. From sushi to hot wok dishes – everyone will find something to their taste here. The stylish atmosphere in the Ferdinandshöfen invites you to linger, be it for lunch or dinner with friends and family. Vegans and vegetarians will also find something to suit their tastes here.

The restaurant "Olympia" in Frankfurt (Oder) is a spacious restaurant with typical Greek flair. With an elevator for access to the toilet, space for 90 guests inside and around 50 seats on the terrace, it is ideal for celebrations in small or large groups. For the youngest guests, it offers coloring books, special children's meals and has three highchairs. It is well worth a visit to experience the warm hospitality of Greek culture and the delicacies of Greek cuisine.   

The Steak-House Holzfäller in Frankfurt (Oder) offers a cozy ambience in rustic furnishings and an extensive menu - whether juicy steak, tender chicken or even one or two vegetarian specialties. With a capacity of seventyfive seats indoors and a further fiftyfive seats outdoors, the Steak-House Holzjacker offers inviting spaces for connoisseurs. The ability to flexibly put together up to twentyfive seats makes the Steak-House Holzfeller also ideal for celebrations and events.

KUKURYKU! is not a gallery, but a cozy meeting place for young and old, for lovers of regional products, for art enthusiasts and art connoisseurs in Frankfurt (Oder). It is a platform, a showcase into the large and diverse art and cultural landscape of the twin city Frankfurt (Oder). You can get regionally roasted coffee or tea with herbs from the region. Regional wines can also be found in the range.

At Villa Rosengarten you buy a little bit of happiness!  Home accessories in Scandinavian-French country house chic and lovingly selected shabby chic furniture, chalk paint, high-quality candles and room fragrances, soaps and care products, stationery and nostalgic writing accessories as well as jewellery from our own workshop, all those things can be found that make life more beautiful in the Villa Rosengarten. In addition, there is delicious ice cream from the window from April to September.

Its time for a traditional Polish house lunch. The bar, in the form of a university canteen, offers a delicious and affordable range of four to five different dishes. A great way to take a break and satisfy your hunger.

the canteen belongs to the university, but also guests are very welcome. You can chosse between a wide range of menus and products:  four different meals at each day organic food snacks and drinks  salad buffet summer terrace

In 1895, Moritz Gerstenberger bought the Mantz joinery and founded the Mantz und Gerstenberger company in the industrial district of Frankfurt, which had been steadily growing north of the old town since 1871. The company ran a large scale production of furniture and entire room furnishings. It grew dynamically, setting up one production and administration building after the next. The largely preserved mixed residential-commercial-factory complex currently takes up the rectangular area between the Berliner Straße, Klingestraße and Ziegelstraße as well as the former harbor. The post 1914 history of Mantz and Gerstenberger’s business turned out quite turbulent. Having taken on the production of gramophone casings, the company would witness its peak employment of 900 staffers by the beginning of the roaring twenties. In 1953 the Gerstenberger family fled to West Germany. Their operations were nationalised and set to manufacturing standard furniture. In 1993, the property was returned to the Gerstenberger family. Nowadays the complex features the aforementioned "Theatre des Laughs" in the old boiler house, the climbing hall of the Alpine Club and a number of art studios and workshops  

This cinema was designed by the architect A. Rebiger from Berlin using elements of expressionism and art deco. The interior was designed by the artist Max Kujawa, also from Berlin, and the sculptor Georg Fürstenberg from Frankfurt. In 1925, it was formally opened in Frankfurt under the name of "Filmpalast Friedrichstraße". The first film was shown on January 17. It was a German silent film from the year 1924 by Richard Oswald, "Carlos und Elisabeth", based on a play by Friedrich Schiller. The cinema had to close in 1930. The premises were then used by the "Elyseum" restaurant until the cinema reopened in 1937, refurbished and modernised, now showing films with sound. The reopening was marked by a showing of the film "Patrioten" by director Karl Ritter from the year 1937. Since then, the history of the cinema has been marked by its location in the German-Polish border area. It was nationalised after the Second World War and reopened on 1 October 1947 under the name of "Kino Piast" in what is now the Polish town of Słubice. The name "Piast" is derived from the first Polish royal dynasty, the Piasts. Piast was the country's legendary founder from the tenth century. A comprehensive Polonisation campaign was carried out after 1945 in the new Polish territories in the west and north, which had previously been part of Germany. This included the renaming of towns, streets and also of course cinemas. The preferred new names recalled the period between the tenth and twelfth centuries when these territories were under the rule of the Piasts. The cinema was modernised again in 1963. It closed in 2005 for economic reasons. In 2012 you could still see a calendar bearing the date of June 2005 on a wall of the ruin. The rear of the building was demolished in December 2012. Fortunately, the valuable façade was placed under a preservation order in 2009 and has thus survived.

The "Theater des Lachens"  is a professional puppet theatre for children and adults alike. Taking heed of Charlie Chaplin’s famous quote “A day without laughter is a day wasted”. The repertoire includes productions for theater beginners, pupils, students and adults. The house combines puppet theater and traditional stage drama with music and shows showing that puppet theater can have ist very own appeal not just to the youngest spectators.

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.

The Fratelli restaurant offers top-class Italian cuisine! The restaurant offers a cosy ambience furnished with attention to detail. 

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"

Stage 4 of the Brandenburg section of the Oder-Neiße Cycle Path covers a distance of 34 kilometres from Frankfurt (Oder) to Küstrin-Kietz. This section initially runs along the Oderpromenade in Frankfurt (Oder). It then leads to Lebus through the undulating fruit-growing region north of Kleist’s town. You will reach the Adonisröschenhänge near Lebus, a hillside covered in blossoming pheasant's eye flowers. The over 50-metre high hillside offers an expansive view of the Oderland region. The route continues on the Oder Dike all the way to Küstrin-Kietz.  Length: 34 kilometres Start: Frankfurt (Oder) / finish: Küstrin-Kietz Logo / route sign: green "Oder-Neiße” triangle How to get there: Take the RE1 regional express train from Berlin central station to Frankfurt / Oder (about 1 hour). Return journey: Take the RB26 regional train from Küstrin-Kietz to Berlin Lichtenberg. From here, take the S7 (Potsdam) line on the S-Bahn (rapid transit train) to Berlin central station (about 2 hours). Route: Frankfurt / Oder, Wüste Kunersdorf, Lebus, Küstrin-Kietz Points of interest / background information: Frankfurt / Oder: Memorial and documentation site "Victims of political tyranny", Viadrina Museum (Junkerhaus, the former home of the painter, sculptor and architect Karl Junker), Kleist Museum, Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art, St. Marienkirche church Lebus: Haus Lebuser Land museum, parish church, Adonisröschenhänge, a hillside covered in blossoming pheasant's eye flowers Possible combinations "Lebuser Land and Reitweiner Sporn” e-bike tour Natura Trail Theodor-Fontane Cycle Path European Bicycle Route R1 Trail conditions / surface: Mostly asphalted cycle paths with a flat profile along the Neiße and Oder River. Maps / literature: "Bikeline-Radtourenbuch Oder-Neisse-Radweg", 1:75.000, Esterbauer- Verlag, Auflage: 11. Auflage (19. Juni 2015), ISBN 3-85000-014-1, Euro 13.90

Newly opened in 2015, the ‘Oderblick’ guesthouse in Frankfurt (Oder) is centrally located directly on the Oder-Neisse cycle path on the Oder promenade. All rooms are comfortably furnished and have a shower/WC, TV, Wi-Fi, internet connection, desk and balcony with a view of the Oder. One double room is handicapped accessible. Secure storage facilities for bicycles are available. Free parking is possible at the house.

The two artists produce works in different styles and using different materials: their repertoire includes (portrait) painting, clay and ceramic sculptures, illustration and graphic design. The pictures and illustrations show people, animals and nature scenes. They feature fresh colours and a light brush stroke. In the sculptures the focus is on the depiction of figures. The clay figures are often humorously designed animals and mythical creatures. The studio can be visited by appointment. Courses can also be held by arrangement, for example in portrait painting and ceramics. The studio takes part in the annual studio open day. A second studio is located in Jacobsdorf.

The memorial will remain closed from 14 September 2024 until the end of 2025! The Memorial and documentation site "Victims of political tyranny" provides information about this place of political persecution under National Socialism and later under the Soviet occupying power in the GDR era. Using selected biographies of people from the town or the region, this memorial commemorates those who were persecuted for their political convictions, their faith, their race, for resistance to the regime or because they were simply under suspicion, and as a result were sent to camps, became entangled with the political criminal justice system, lost their lives under inhuman conditions or were murdered. One part of the building containing five cells was left in its original authentic state. These cells depict the fates of well-known Frankfurt citizens between 1933 and 1989. A solitary confinement cell from around 1960 and a detention cell from 1989 tell you about the conditions under which prisoners where detained. Free admission. A small fee is charged for group tours, with the price depending on the size of the group. The following is on offer: Independent viewings Guided tours of the exhibition Videos on the themes of the memorial site Special exhibitions The memorial and documentation site also provides the following educational offers: Exploration in small groups with work assignments Support by experts Working on school projects Introduction to scientific work Project work on specific historical periods: Germany 1933-1945, 1945-1950 and 1949-1989

Two towns are located next to each other on the opposite shores of the central section of the river Oder. The Kleist town Frankfurt (Oder) and Slubice in Poland are connected by a bridge. Visitors can walk from one town centre to the other in just ten minutes. This is not the only interesting and worthwhile aspect of the former powerful university, trading and Hanseatic town Frankfurt (Oder). It is also close to Berlin, Spreewald Forest, the Oderbruch and the entire Mark region. Most interesting, however, is the town itself. Large parts of the medieval town centre were destroyed in World War II. Nevertheless, some of the old buildings and monuments from the 14th and 15th century have been restored for interesting purposes. A few examples include the biggest single-nave north German brick Gothic church (1353 to 1524) – the ‘roofed ruin’ – that is now used as a venue for diverse encounters with artists and as a stunning setting for the annual Hanse festival. The Franciscan monastery church (1270 to 1526) is now a concert hall of international acclaim. The town hall (from 1253) is among Germany’s biggest medieval town halls.  The town centre also caters for a wide range of shopping and catering needs with destinations such as Lenné-Passagen and Oderturmpassagen.

The three-star City Residence Hotel Frankfurt-Oder with its 43 rooms is centrally located near the train station. It is only a few steps to the city center and the historic old town. The good transport connections make the City Residence Hotel Frankfurt-Oder an ideal starting point for visiting the city and the surrounding area. The rooms are all equipped with shower, toilet, TV and free W-LAN. Non-smoking rooms. Member of the ADFC.

Frankfurt (Oder) in the Middle Ages Frankfurt was built at the most important crossing of the Oder River in north-east Germany and was probably the most important town in the Mark Brandenburg region in the Middle Ages due to its location. The choir windows of the St. Marienkirche church are a special treasure: a picture bible was created around 1370. The windows that were thought to be lost during the Second World War appeared again a few years ago in St. Petersburg. They can now be admired again having been restored to their original condition in 2005. Spiritual centre of the Mark Brandenburg region The town on the Oder River was the spiritual centre of the Mark Brandenburg region around 1500. Elector Joachim I (1499-1535) founded the first state university here in 1506 in order to encourage settlement in the area. Ulrich von Hutten, Thomas Müntzer, Alexander and Wilhelm von Humboldt studied at the “Viadrina” university. In the magnificent "Junkerhaus", the former home of the painter, sculptor and architect Karl Junker, where studying members of the ruling dynasty and professors once lived, the Viadrina Museum today presents the history of the town and university. In the footsteps of Kleist Frankfurt is Kleist’s town. The poet Heinrich von Kleist was born in the town on October 18, 1777. His father served in the garrison town as a staff captain in the regiment of Prince Leopold of Brunswick. The former garrison school, which was built in 1777 on the initiative of the prince, now houses the Kleist Museum. A great-uncle of Heinrich was also a poet: Ewald Christian von Kleist (1715-1759). He fought as an officer in the battle that Frederick II lost at Kunersdorf near Frankfurt and was fatally wounded. His monument, a sandstone obelisk with a portrait medallion, still stands in the park at St. Gertraudkirche church.

The "C.P.E. Bach" Concert Hall is located in the former Franciscan church from the 13th century in the city centre of Frankfurt (Oder). The Gothic brick building was once part of a Franciscan monastery and was one of the few buildings to survive the destruction of the Second World War. The church has been used as a concert hall since 1967. Today, it is the home of the Brandenburg State Orchestra and the venue for important musical events, such as the Musikfesttage an der Oder music festival. The sacristy houses the world's only permanent exhibition on Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, who studied at Viadrina University. Among other things, historical instruments and first editions of his works are on display. Please note: The concert hall is currently undergoing extensive renovation. It is not possible to view the interior at present.

Theater Frankfurt is the companion organisation. The theatre has been operating in the city of Frankfurt (Oder) as a non-profit association and youth welfare organisation since 1990. Back then, young people came together to develop a future-oriented form of theatre after the closure of the municipal theatre so as to get actively involved in shaping social processes. Under the direction of Frank Radüg, a constant programme of performances was established. The creative process was initiated through a wide range of different projects and workshops as well as ongoing work with children, young people and adult amateurs (Frankfurter spielen für Frankfurt) as well as mentally and physically handicapped people (including the theatre group B-Rührung). Every year since 1990, a small municipal theatre festival has been organised with some 100-150 participants from Frankfurt as well as guest groups from all over the world. A school acting was founded in 2006. The team of educators and actors has a repertoire of some 15 plays and celebrates about 7 premieres a year. On average the theatre attracts a total audience of some 10,000 each year, the children and youth plays enjoying great popularity in particular. Dates of the performances can be found on the homepage of the theatre.

Heinrich von Kleist's popular stage work "Das Käthchen von Heilbronn oder die Feuerprobe, ein großes historisches Ritterschauspiel" was first performed in Vienna on 17 March 1810. It was not until 10 years later that it was also performed in its native town. With the character of Käthchen, Heinrich von Kleist created one of his most famous stage characters, regarded as the embodiment of female beauty, virtue and unconditional love. The life-size statue of Käthchen von Heilbronn commemorates Heinrich von Kleist and the twinning of the towns of Heilbronn and Słubice.

The German-Polish Tourist Information Centre Frankfurt (Oder) will be happy to advise you and is your contact for all tourism-related questions about the European twin city of Frankfurt (Oder) / Slubice. It offers a comprehensive range of services: In addition to tourist advice and information on both sides of the Oder, the organisation of accommodation, city tours, church tours and themed group tours, you can also get the latest event tips, reservations and tickets. Everything from a single source! A wide range of city, cycling and hiking maps invites you to discover the Brandenburg region. Two countries, two cities lie opposite each other on the banks of the middle Oder. The Kleist city of Frankfurt (Oder) and the Polish city of Slubice, linked not only by the city bridge. The once mighty university, trading and Hanseatic city of Frankfurt (Oder) also has much to see and experience on both sides. The Marienkirche, one of the largest hall churches of the North German Brick Gothic style in Germany, the former Franciscan monastery church, now the C.P.E. Bach concert hall (Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, German composer), the town hall, one of the largest medieval town halls in Germany, museums, parks, galleries and theatres are just a few examples.

Quiet and centrally located near the train station is the hotel "Zur Alten Oder". In the hotel guests can expect comfortable single and double rooms with the possibility of extra beds. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom (shower / WC), telephone and TV. In a separate breakfast room, the rich breakfast offer can be enjoyed. The hotel also has a restaurant with a maritime hotel bar, café and beer garden. Rooms for family celebrations and meetings of any kind can be booked at the hotel, as well as wedding rooms.  For cyclists, the long-distance Oder-Neisse and European cycle paths are not far away. Member of the ADFC.

The City Park Hotel, located directly in the center of the city at the park, offers with its tastefully furnished rooms the possibility for rest and relaxation. For that certain extra, one of the so-called turret rooms can also be booked. In addition, five of the rooms are air-conditioned and one barrier-free category A room is available. The breakfast buffet is prepared fresh and healthy every day, and a selection of vegetarian and vegan products is also offered. The hotel was modernized in 2022/23 and has a 330-square-meter meeting area as well as various coworking options.  A car parking lot, as well as an e-bike garage and charging station are available. For cyclists, the entrance to the Oder-Neisse cycle path is only about 300 meters away.

At the Kleist Museum in Frankfurt (Oder), you can get to know one of Germany's most important poets and playwrights: In a unique ensemble of buildings, consisting of the late Baroque garrison school and a light-flooded new building, the Kleist Museum Frankfurt (Oder) presents the life, work and influence of Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811) in the city where he was born and studied. The interactive permanent exhibition not only presents Kleist's life in a historical context, but also creates personal access to his unique language and turbulent biography. With special exhibitions and a varied program of events, the museum regularly offers something new for young and old. Before or after visiting the exhibitions, you can relax in the museum garden with a view of the Oder. Located directly on the Oder-Neisse cycle path in the city center of Frankfurt (Oder), the Kleist Museum is easily accessible by train, bike or on foot and is an ideal starting point for excursions in the surrounding area. The neighboring town of Słubice is just a few minutes' walk away and invites you to explore the German-Polish Euroregion.

With over 42,000 works, the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art (BLMK), with its locations in Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder), houses the world's most comprehensive museum collection of art from the GDR and subsequent artistic traditions. This resource must be responsibly preserved, expanded and researched, exhibited at a high level and communicated. To this end, the collection is placed in supra-regional and international temporal, geographical, social, cultural and, above all, art-historical contexts. The BLMK emerged in 2017 from the merger of the dkw. Kunstmuseum Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus and the Museum Junge Kunst Frankfurt (Oder). At the two locations with the total of three exhibition houses - the Dieselkraftwerk in Cottbus and the Rathaushalle and Packhof in Frankfurt (Oder) - several presentations are shown simultaneously. The exhibition program is closely linked to the collection: art from the GDR as well as East German traditional lines derived from it are shown on a par with nationally relevant and internationally set artistic positions. In addition, there is an extensive supporting program of events and museum educational activities. The Museum Junge Kunst in Frankfurt (Oder) was founded in 1965 as the Galerie Junge Kunst of the district of Frankfurt (Oder) and has been administered by the municipality since 1990. Since the 1970s, references to art from Poland have been inscribed both in the collection and in the annual exhibition programs. Consequently, in 1991 a collection area of Polish Prints after 1945 was founded. This collection contains an excellent cross-section of the artistic work of Polish artists up to the present day. The exhibition programs of the two locations are not identical, but follow the same logic. From the understanding of the collection holdings as a resource, the activities of the BLMK aim at art-historical contextualization, critical examination of their own genesis as well as their contents. To the Packhof - built in the middle of the 18th century as a one-story solid building, it was topped up with a half-timbered upper floor after 1855. Located directly on the Oder promenade and next to the Viadrina Museum, the house is the last remaining unrendered half-timbered building in the city. Its former secular purpose as a warehouse and storage building also characterizes the architecture reconstructed according to old plans. The museum's second exhibition venue in Frankfurt (Oder) is located in the town hall hall on the market square.

The Museum Viadrina is the largest museum dedicated to cultural history in the eastern part of Germany. Accordingly, it resides in a historical building of transregional significance. Set on medieval cellar vaults the Junkerhaus used to be the quarters of dukes and princes of the Hohenzollern dynasty during their studies at the oldest university of Brandenburg. In the course of a baroque-style revamp in the late seventeenth century it gained a palace-like character. Finally, in 1957 the Museum moved into the house. The permanent and special exhibitions address Frankfurt’s significant status in the middle ages, the history of its alma mater, aspects of military history, Frankfurt’s prominent music history as well as the more recent development in the twenteenth century.

St. Mary’s Church constitutes an essential landmark of Frankfurt (Oder). The hall church with five aisles is considered one of the most beautiful pieces of Northern German brick Gothic architecture. In April 1945 the church sustained considerable damage in the course of the war, having burnt down entirely. After the ruins had been secured in the 50’s, restoration began in 1979. The reconstruction of the large roof carried out in 1996 was an endeavor without equal in Germany. Its most important treasure, however, lies in the three fascinating twelve-meter tall glass windows with its vibrant medieval stained glass. The cycle of illustrations tell the stories from Genesis, the life of Christ as well as the legend of the Antichrist in onehundred seventeen takes. The remaining art treasures saved from the war – comprising a four point seventy-meter tall seven-branched bronze candelabrum, a bronze baptismal font of the same height as well as a gold-plated winged altarpiece of outstandingly rich, superb carvings – are put on display in the nearby St. Gertrud’s Church. From 2006 on St. Mary’s has been serving as a sociocultural center and a venue for exhibitions, concerts and the indoor Christmas Fair – a local attraction worth seeing. The tower can be climbed, including a tour of the bells, from Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost three euro fifty. Tour tips Oder round trip from Frankfurt (Oder) City walk: Frankfurt (Oder) literary Restaurant tips Ristorante Portofino Frankfurter Kartoffelhaus

The Kleist Forum in Frankfurt (Oder) is centrally located in a small park surrounded by old trees. Since its opening in March 2001, it has played a key role in shaping the city’s cultural life. The architecturally striking venue offers a diverse program including opera, operetta, drama, jazz, children’s and youth theatre, readings, and discussion events. Regular highlights include the Kleist Festival Days, the transVOCALE festival, and the student theatre festival Unithea.

Soon after the outbreak of World War I, the German Reich found itself in need of accommodating a large number of prisoners of war. In Frankfurt (Oder), a barracks camp was erected on the site of the decommissioned "Fatherland" mine in the north of the city. One time more than 23,000 prisoners of war were interned in this camp. In accordance with the Hague Land Warfare Regulations of 1907 and with the support of the International Red Cross, a multi-purpose wooden building was set up in 1915/16. Significant parts of the constructional and furnishing work were entrusted to the prisoners themselves by the camp administration, resulting in a highly individual architectural monument, quite unique on German soil. Especially noteworthy are the extensive wood carvings, courtesy of the Russian prisoners of war, e.g. the large carved chandelier with its dragon heads, the carved altar and the reliefs on the pulpit and on the sanctuary walls. The wooden relief figures represent Christ's 12 disciples. Dragonheads with many designs stand out both inside and outside the church. The Chuch's festive inauguration took place on 16 February 1916. After the dissolution of the POW camp in 1919, however, the building was abandoned. It would regain its lost significance in 1921 when the barrack complex became a place of refuge for "returnees". These were German citizens from the territories of Poznan, West Prussia and Upper Silesia, who opted to leave these lands behind, seeing that they had been ceded to the reborn Republic of Poland in accordance with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. Since those people opted out of acquiring Polish citizenship, they had to resettle into the post-war German Reich.   With its history and construction, the Heilandskapelle has a great supra-regional significance as a place of commemoration for the plight of the prisoners of World War I. In the tower room there is an exhibition on the history of the Heilandskapelle.   Visits and guided tours must be booked in advance

As an intersection for important European trade routes, Frankfurt on the Oder looks back on a diverse past. The town that was founded in the 13th century fell victim to the Second World War like so many Brandenburg towns. But fortunately some important buildings, such as the town hall with its splendid gables dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, were spared. Since 1979, St. Mary’s Church, the largest church with nave and side aisles of equal height in the Northern German redbrick Gothic style, has also been under reconstruction. Today, the “Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach” concert hall is housed in the former Franciscan monastery church that dates back to the late 13th century and in which a large number of visitors enjoy the music festival days on the Oder every year. Nor is Frankfurt on the Oder short of museums: the Kleist Museum and the newly-built Kleist Forum, in which varied events take place, are dedicated to Heinrich Kleist, the Romantic writer, who was born in Frankfurt on the Oder in 1777. The forum is co-organiser of the Kleist Festivals that take place annually and is also a home each year for Unithea, which is a festival of European students’ theatres. The museum of new art is accommodated in the court’s arbour and, apart from this, the school museum and the Viadrina Museum, in which the history of the old trade town and Hanseatic city is depicted among other things, also await visitors.  So anyone whose head is spinning after so many cultural and historic impressions can renew his or her strength in the Helenesee recreation area (a lake) with its 1.4km sandy beach, which is only ten kilometres away.

From Neuberesinchen to the city centre, Frankfurt's urban space is characterised by numerous works of art in public spaces. The majority of the more than 250 works of art were purchased or commissioned between 1960 and 1990. However, a number of listed sculptures from the 18th and 19th centuries can also be found, especially in the parks of the Oder city. Since the 1990s, further works of art have been created in artistic competitions by regional and national artists for the constantly changing urban space.

Alongside sculptures made of bronze, artificial stone, sandstone or ceramics, wall designs and objects of arts and crafts are also represented in Frankfurt (Oder). In GroßeScharrnstraße, the decoration of the public space with works of art reached its high point for the time being. In this pedestrian zone alone, 18 pieces of art of all genres can be experienced. Parks such as the Lennépark or the Oderpromenade, on the other hand, are predominantly characterised by figural sculptures. And despite the massive deconstruction of Neuberesinchen, this part of town is also characterised above all by the colourful sculptures of Erika Stürmer-Alex and the metal designs of Christian Roehl.

The geoportal of the city of Frankfurt (Oder) provides an overview of all works of art in public spaces. This interactive map contains the locations as well as essential information on the individual works of art. (This service is currently available in German only)

The constructions works for the town hall in Frankfurt (Oder) started in 1253. It was built in the northern German Gothic brick style. Initially, the building served as a two-storey shopping hall with council chamber and "Gerichtslaube" (courthouse arcade). The lavish south gable was added in the second half of the 14th century. The hovering, gold-plated herring on a fishing rod on the gable dates from the year 1454. It signifies the importance of the medieval herring trade in the town of Frankfurt. The extension was converted from 1607 to 1609 by the Italian architect Paglion in the Renaissance style. The building suffered extensive damage at the end of the Second World War; funds were raised in 1949 with the "Rettet das Rathaus" (save the town hall) lottery and restoration works started in 1950. Today the town hall houses the city administration and the "Galerie Junge Kunst" (young art gallery) as well as a restaurant and the "Die Oderhähne" cabaret theatre.

This beautiful open space in Frankfurt (Oder) has had an eventful history ever since the Middle Ages: shooting range of the Schützenbruderschaft (rifle fraternity), parade ground of the Frankfurt Leibregiment and from 1923 onwards finally a park designed by Wilhelm Hirsch. The village green is divided into three areas: in the north the rose garden (Rosarium), in the south the herbaceous garden and in the middle an expansive lawn with the 1947 memorial for fallen Soviet soldiers by Theodor Peißig. Around 600 Soviet soldiers found their last resting place here. Since its redesign at the turn of the millennium, the green has been a popular place for picnics and sports as well as for children to play on the newly built playground. The entire green is surrounded by the four-row lime tree avenue in Lindenstrasse, which was laid out in 1679, and the two-row lime tree avenue dating back to the mid-18th century in Walter-Korsing-Strasse. In the north, the residential buildings created by architect Martin Kießling and built in 1923/ 24 close off the urban area. Year of construction: 1923 How to get there: Car: A12 exit Frankfurt (Oder); train: RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder) To get to the village green, take tram 4 or bus lines 984 or 988 to “Getraudenkirche”. Parking spaces are available in the town centre.

"The cemetery of the Holy Jewish Community of Frankfurt a. O." in the former Dammvorstadt of Frankfurt, nowadays Słubice, is located at the fork of the roads to Rzepin (formerly Reppen) and Krosno Odrzańskie (formerly Crossen an der Oder). The cemetery was first mentioned in a document in 1399, but had already been established at least one hundred years earlier. Thus it belongs to the oldest Jewish burial sites in Central Europe. The year 1975 saw its devastation. Today only a few rebuilt stones and remains of the neo-Romanesque mourning hall, the cemetery wall and the house of the cemetery gardeners remain visible. In memory of the three most important rabbis of the Jewish community of Frankfurt (Oder), Sacharaa Mendel von Podheitz, Joseph ben Meir Theo mim and Jehuda Löb Margaliot, three new stones were erected in 2004. The tomb of the world-famous Rabbi Theo mim, also known as Pri Megadim, has been the destination of annual pilgrimages of Orthodox Jews ever since. In the tragic pogrom night of 1938 the Frankfurt synagogue's interior had been burned out, while only a number of prayer books and other utensils had been salvaged. In the wake of these events the non-Jewish cemetery gardener Otto Billerbeck took it upon him to bury them symbolically according to Jewish custom in this cemetery. The last official Jewish funeral took place in 1944. Since 2007, the administration of the Jewish cemetery of Słubice has been in the hands of the Warsaw Foundation for the Protection of Jewish Heritage.

The Hotel Kaliski is situated just 150 m off the City Bridge, in the very heart of Słubice. With 80 comfortable rooms, the hotel is providing ist guests with a vast individual choice. Each room has a shower and phone, satellite TV, radio, W-LAN. Guests can also use the guarded, free-of-charge parking lot and visit the in-house bar, Internet Cafe and the “Ramzes” Restaurant with Arabic, Italian and Polish cuisine. From the hotel the Collegium Polonicum and many shops can be reached in just a few minutes on foot.

The Garten City Paulinenhof: A prime example of settlement construction of the 1920s in Frankfurt (Oder). Between 1921 and 1923 the architect Hanns Martin Kießling (1879-1944) acted as the chief architect and managing director of the Ostmark Settlement Association in Frankfurt (Oder), where he realized the single largest project of his career, the construction of 600 apartments for officials of the Reichsbahndirektion Ost, which had relocated its headquarters from Berlin to Frankfurt (Oder). With the construction of the garden settlement Paulinenhof on leased land within the eponymous district, the architect was able to initiate a new, structurally independent brand of urban development. Importantly, the future residents had a say in the location and decor of the houses. The result was a settlement close to town with village character as a particularly early example of settlement construction in the 1920s in eastern Brandenburg.

The Fischerstraße, one of the oldest and most beautiful streets in Frankfurt (Oder), was in the 15th century home to fishermen as well as craftsmen, labourers and carters. While the north of the city, namely in the Lebus suburb, featured a district of privileged fishermen, this did by no means apply to this settlement in the Guben suburb. The approximately one hundred small, thatched houses sheltered impoverished people, whose homes were constantly flooded during high tides. Nowadays, the buildings in the the outermost northern and southern parts predominantly stem from the 18th and 19th centuries. The remaining gaps between buildings have been filled with new houses Since 2000. The most unlikely feature in the entire street is the baroque, unfortunately empty and unrefurbished country house at No. 6, which was built in the last third of the 18th century, when the suburbs of Guben turned into a "summer residence" for many of Frankfurt's residents. It is one of the few preserved baroque country houses in Brandenburg that were built in the immediate vicinity of the old town. In 1896, the General Electric Company AEG established a tram depot in its large garden, extending all the way to the Bachgasse. At the time of the German reunification, the Fischerstraße was in a disastrous state. Almost at the very last minute it was spared from demolition and had the good fortune of having dedicated Frankfurters fight for the reestablishment of its original structural integrity. Alas, with success: the entire street with its colourful houses is now under a preservation order - during a highly recommended stroll one can currently admire the most picturesque iterations of these homes!

The Collegium Polonicum is a joint research and academic institution of the European University Viadrina and the Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznań. Among other things, it is the seat of a German-Polish research institute and houses the Karl Dedecius Archive. In addition to the university, it is also a venue for alternating exhibitions, conferences and workshops. The Collegium Polonicum is located in a prominent building directly by the river Oder. Its publicly accessible roof terrace offers a unique view over Frankfurt's old town and the Oder landscape. The connection between Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice is clearly noticeable from this point. The signposted path to the viewing platform leads through the interior of the award-winning building, which opened in 1998. Formerly this spot featured a silk factory built by order of Frederick II in the mid 18th century.

The club house of the rifle club was first taken into use in 1775, but use was banned in 1828 as the building was already decrepit. It is the oldest remaining building in Słubice. The club house became the property of the new town in 1945, and it was inaugurated as a church a year later.

The present Friedenskirche is Frankfurt's oldest church. However, a parish church dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of merchants, was mentioned at the site as early as 1226. Due to the southward expansion of the town, the establishment of the marketplace and the erection of both the Town Hall as well as the Church of St. Mary in the 2nd half of the 13th century, St. Nicholas' prior significance would gradually fade away. Finally, the wake of 16th century's Reformation saw the Church temporarily secularized and even used as a granary. As a result, the moniker Nikolaikirche was passed to the former Franciscan monastery church (nowadays' Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Concert Hall), which would go on to serve as the parish church of the Evangelical Nikolai congregation - a community having up to more recent times consisted mainly of inhabitants of the pre-war Dammvorstadt, currently the Polish town of Słubice. The old Nikolaikirche would have finally been reinstated as a place of worship  in the 17th century by both the Reformed and the French Reformed congregations (the Huguenots). Extensive reconstruction work carried out by Friedrich Adler between 1880 and 1894 introduced the church's current neo-Gothic form. In 1929 the de facto nameless Reformed Church was renamed Friedenskirche (Church of Peace). To this day the motives behind this particular choice of name remain unknown.  

The tour takes visitors on a trip into the city’s history, from the Middle Ages to the present day. It follows the footsteps of Heinrich von Kleist and reveals the stained glass treasures of the Marienkirche church: the Antichrist images in the colourful medieval stained glass windows. Natives of Frankfurt will also discover new, fascinating and sometimes surprising facts about their city of the River Oder on these guided tours. Variant 1 Guided city tour through the city centre of Frankfurt (Oder) with the most important, most interesting information about this European “double city” (duration: 90 minutes) and (bookable in addition) 1.1 Guided tour of the concert hall and exhibition about C.P.E. Bach in the over 700-year-old former Franciscan monastery church (duration: around 30-60 minutes) or 1.2 Silhouette tour from the roof terrace of the Collegium Polonicum in Słubice – with unique views across the River Oder and stories from the double city (duration: around 30-60 minutes) Variant 2 Guided city tour through the European double city of Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice (duration: 120-150 minutes) The guided tour can be organised in a foreign language is required.

We are the leading provider of cultural events in East Brandenburg and offer special theater and music experiences in our three locations Kleist Forum, the concert hall “Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach” and the exhibition halls in Frankfurt (Oder). Trade fairs, comedy shows, sporting events, corporate events, proms and presentations - find the ideal location for your event. 

Our guest house is located on the edge of Frankfurt, easily accessible by car or public transport and there is a bicycle path straight to Lake Helenesee, right from our front door. Fourty beds are available in seventeen bright, modern decorated rooms, all with en suite bathroom, TV and writing desk. Breakfast available on request. With four large function and a generous outdoor recreation area, this is the perfect spot for family celebrations or business meeting or indeed any type of function.We also have our own shooting range with clay pigeon shooting.

The Planetarium‘s programme has education and culture going hand in hand: next to lifelike, child-friendly simulations of the starry sky and the universe it features a wide range of musical events. The observatory is located in a listed former water tower. You will find the opening hours on the website. The Planetarium opens when there are events.

"Die Oderhähne" host their programs in the medieval Town Hall of Frankfurt. Thanks to the countless restaurants and cafés in the vicinity, guests can round off their cabaret visit gastronomically. The cabaret’s history dates back to 1976 and the foundation of the R&R brigade “Laugh with us”. Since 1991 the Oderhähne function independently as a charitable association. These revue artists certainly have one thing in common with the rooster from Frankfurt’s coat of arms: A sharp beak and just as sharp spores. They sure know how to use them over the curse of more than 200 shows throughout the year to pick apart the blunders and scandals the politicians and the society seem to be feeding them with all too willingly.

The three-star hotel and restaurant Villa Casino*** is located in the historic brick building of the old army casino and provides comfortable accommodation for both business and leisure travelers. Business travellers may enjoy easy access, a 24-hour concierge service, a business corner with a PC, scanner and printer and free of charge Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Tourists will appreciate the tranquil hotel atmosphere, the location in the heart of Słubice as well as the proximity to Frankfurt and the cultural offer of the cities.

Recharge your e-bike at the tourist Information centre. The tourist information centre will be happy to advise you and is your contact for all questions relating to tourism! There is a wide range of programmes available: in addition to tourist advice and information for both sides of the Oder, accommodation bookings, city tours, church tours and theme-based group tours, the centre also offers the latest event tips, reservations and tickets – all from a single source! We invite you to explore Brandenburg with a wide range of city maps, cycling maps and hiking maps.

The Botanical Gardens in Lienaustrasse in Frankfurt (Oder) were actually created as a replacement when part of the Kleistpark was developed, giving way to other building projects in the mid-1970s. It was built as a plant show garden, the planning of which began in 1969 and was completed with the opening in June 1976. Not only did it contain horticultural arrangements with grasses, roses and a variety of perennials, shrubs and trees but also works of art such as the large wall in the western part of the garden, created by well-known artist Werner Stötzer. The garden now has a total surface area of six hectares and features a beautiful viewpoint on the path on the southern slope. The centre of the park is the charming pond called the Lienauteich which was created in a former clay pit. Surrounded by stair-shaped flowerbeds, old trees and benches, it has become a popular destination for the people of Frankfurt. Its great diversity of plant species and well-conceived paths combined with sensitive integration of works of art makes it particularly attractive. Year of construction: 1976 How to get there: Car: A12 exit Frankfurt (Oder); train: RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder)

At "GränzKaffee im Packhof", the coffee house with roastery, you can watch the roasting master at work while enjoying one of the many types of coffee and a piece of warm chocolate cake. Located on the Oder promenade right next to the Oder-Neiße Cycle Path.

The "GränzKaffee" coffee shop serves speciality coffees, hot chocolate and, in the colder months, a homemade punch. It has a cosy atmosphere that's perfect for a relaxing afternoon. The freshly roasted coffee from their own roastery is available for purchase.

The St. Gertraud Church sets a distinctive accent in the district Gubener Vorstadt. A small predecessor building had been located since the middle of the 14th century in the park to the north, the southern suburbs' former cemetery. The first St. Gertraud's was located outside Frankfurt's city walls and had been donated by the tailors' guild. In 1820, already dilapidated and in fact too small for the growing community, its ownership was transferred to the city. The last renovation took place in 1823. In 1874-1878 it was finally replaced by a new building, one that followed the specifications of the Eisenach Regulatory for Protestant Church Construction of 1861: bricks were used as a durable material without a deceptive surface or paint coat. For the new design, Gothic elements were used. Since 1943, the St. Gertraud Church has housed the treasures rescued from the St. Mary Church, which was largely in shambles in 1945. They are thus considered to be the most valuable mediaeval works of art in the town. Among them are the altar of the Virgin Mary from 1489, the bronze baptism fond from 1376 with 41 reliefs, and the impressive seven-flamed bronze chandelier from the second half of the fourteenth century, which is carried by four eagles. A painted wooden relief in the choir of the church shows Jesus amongst his disciples, including the unbelieving Thomas. Here the visitor may be surprised to learn that the main figures have movable wooden hands that can be touched and moved (however only under supervision and very carefully)! St. Gertraud's underwent a major remodelling from 1978 to 1980. A ground floor was spanned mid hight to create a ground floor with offices for the parish and cutting the actual church space to the rather short hall that was left on the upper level, which has to be reached via a staircase on the north side.

The Oderturm tower block in Frankfurt (Oder) is 88.9 metres high, making it the highest building in the state of Brandenburg. It is visible from afar and has become a modern landmark of the town. The 24-storey building was constructed between 1968 and 1976 as an office building. Following reconstruction and renovation works, the tower block reopened in 1996 with a new shopping centre on the bottom floors. The building accommodates, among other things, some 40 shops, many restaurants and cafés, offices and doctors' surgeries and employs around 1,300 people. In Andreas Dresen's film "Halbe Treppe" ("Grill Point"), the Oderturm tower block accommodates a radio studio. And in fact the lower part of the tower block does house studios of the rbb channel.

A bridge over the Oder River near Frankfurt (Oder) played an important role as early as the Middle Ages, both for Hanseatic merchants and pilgrims on the Way of St. James. The first solid bridge was built in 1895, at that time even with a tram track leading across to what was then Frankfurt's Dammvorstadt suburb. The current Stadtbrücke city bridge dates from 2002. From bank to bank, it is just under two hundred and fifty metres (at normal water levels) and the bridge reaches a height of up to thirty-four metres. The border between Germany and Poland runs in the middle of the shipping lane. Therefore, approximately two-thirds of the bridge is on Polish territory. A visit to Słubice on the other side of the Oder is definitely worth a detour.

Naturally wild – a park for nature lovers The wildlife park is located on the western outskirts of Frankfurt (Oder), at the entrance to the town forest. The site, covering 17 hectares, was used as a shooting range for over 100 years. In the 1990s, the wildlife park was developed by the Frankfurt (Oder) Wildlife Park Association and opened in 2000. Since 2006, the wildlife park has been operated by the Gronenfelder Werkstätten, a recognised workshop for disabled people run by the Wichern Diakonie welfare association. All the work in the wildlife park is carried out by people with disabilities, accompanied by specialist staff. The wildlife park presents plants and animals from Europe’s temperate climate zones. A circular path leads visitors past 300 animals from around 30 species. One of the very special experiences is meeting the herds of fallow deer that can move freely around part of the wildlife park. Visitors can also enjoy spending time in the two playgrounds and the “Kobel” wildlife park restaurant. Children’s festivals, concerts and audio drama evenings are organised on a seasonal basis. Visitors with dogs are welcome to visit the wildlife park, but dogs should be kept on a lead. The educational courses in the wildlife park school are matched to the framework curricula. The activities available focus on hands-on experience and activity, in contrast to lessons in school. Visitors can get here using bus lines 980 or 982 as far as the Am Wildpark stop or the Rosengarten turn. By car, drive to the Rosengarten parking area.

A real natural island is located between the Alte and Neue Oder on Ziegenwerder in Frankfurt (Oder). The island owes its name to the fact that the goats belonging to the Oder fishermen once received their food from here. In the 19th and 20th century, the people of Frankfurt spent their leisure time at the swimming baths along the river, the last remains of which gave way to what is now the Europagarten in 2003. The lower-lying eastern part of the island with its huge old trees, which is often flooded in spring and autumn, has largely been left in its original state. The western part was turned into a park with a promenade, extensive flowerbeds, narrow watercourses that are symbolically modelled on the Oder, a hedge theatre with catering, a panorama cinema and a large adventure playground. Seasonal events including movies and concerts attract visitors. The former sand island is as a bird sanctuary and its unspoilt areas are a habitat to more than 100 species of animals and plants. How to get there: Car: A12 exit Frankfurt (Oder); train: RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder)

The approximately 15 hectares Märkischer Naturgarten is situated on the southern outskirts of Frankfurt (Oder). The clearly structured terrain is easily accessible via numerous paths and trails. The six information panels in the nature garden explain the local flora and fauna. There is also a small playground for children. The Märkischer Naturgarten was inaugurated in 1926 with a tree plantation and comprises a wide range of regional flora and fauna with a lake, meadows, swamps, moorland, sandy fields, woods and a park that used to belong to the estate. To get there, take bus line 984 to the bus stop “Gükdendorf/Krumme Strasse”.

Another park designed by Peter Joseph Lenné is only a stone's throw away in Frankfurt (Oder) – if you come from Lennépark and cross the street Halbe Stadt at the northern end near the Schöpferdenkmal. Lienaupark was named after former city councillor and wine wholesaler Martin Michael Lienau, whose villa was both the reference point and the centre of the park. It was laid out by Lenné up until 1845. The villa was demolished after the Second World War. The core of Lienaupark is a protected site and is currently being reopened to the public in small stages. The artistic elements here are the monument erected in 1861 in honour of Lienau – an obelisk made of white marble – and a memorial to socialist writer Erich Weinert. This gem of a park contains Kentucky coffeetrees that are more than 160 years old, a Ginkgo biloba dating back to 1844 and black pines, making Lienaupark is yet another of Frankfurt’s wonderful city parks. Year of construction: 1833 - 1845 How to get there: Car: A12 exit Frankfurt (Oder); train: RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder) You can get there by tram line 1 or bus lines 980, 981, 985 to “Topfmarkt/Konzerthalle”. Parking spaces are available in the city centre and at Karl-Ritter-Platz.

We owe this beautiful garden area in the heart of Frankfurt (Oder) to one of the city’s early civil movements founded in 1834 by wealthy residents to prevent the demolition of the historic ramparts that were no longer necessary. They found an ally at that time in Peter Joseph Lenné, the Prussian Royal Gardens Director, who also developed the plans for the design of the park. This was how Germany's second oldest Bürgerpark (“citizens’ park”) came into being. Back then, too, public building projects took a long time: construction of the park was delayed by various interests in the city and financed by the Frankfurt citizenry. After more than ten years of construction it was handed over to the public in 1845. Lenné repeatedly checked on construction progress and adherence to his landscape plans. One remarkable feature is the steep gradient of the Lennépark in Frankfurt (Oder): it is thirty-five metres from north to south. Covering a total length of about one kilometre, the area extends along Karl-Marx-Strasse, one of the largest traffic arteries in the city. Another striking aspect is the elongated extension with an unusual ratio of length to width. Several artificially created aquatic facilities such as a waterfall, a fountain, flowing waters and ponds run through the slope, creating a harmonious interplay between water and vegetation. The park still reveals the master’s hallmark style to this day: winding paths, staged groups of trees, ample meadows and the watercourses just mentioned. What is particularly surprising for visitors to the park, however, is the rich variety of trees planted along the paths. A whole range of exotic tree species can be found here, including a group of ginkgo trees, a North American bridle tree, young primeval sequoias and also a mulberry tree. Fifty different species make Lennépark a botanical experience, too. Visitors will therefore find this to be a peaceful, relaxing refuge at the heart of the city: in summer in particular there is delightful sense of harmony between the light and shade of the tree tops and the shallow rippling of the water. Lenné would be certainly be pleased for the citizens of Frankfurt (Oder).

Where today people take a leisurely stroll and children play, the former Western Cemetery of the City of Frankfurt (Oder) was located until it was levelled in the early 1950s and converted into a public park. This was necessary because of the enormous destruction caused in World War II. Today's Kleistpark was laid out in 1802 as the old cemetery on the western edge of the city. It received its current name on the occasion of the anniversary of the first documented mention of Frankfurt in 1253 in honour of the city’s most important son, the poet Heinrich von Kleist. On a surface area of about 6 hectares there are beautiful trees, lawns, playgrounds and a cable car for younger visitors. Throughout the various phases of its existence its size was reduced by half due to a number of construction measures. At the beginning of the 1970s, a highway was built which ran through the park: the oldest eastern part of the former cemetery was cut off and covered with high-rise buildings. Fortunately it was possible to preserve some of the old gravestones in the park. On a walk you might come across the tomb of Ulrike von Kleist, for example, and that of the organ builder and founder of one of the most important German organ-building institutions Wilhelm Sauer, as well as the tomb of Wilhelm Spieker, founder of the Patriotisches Wochenblatt. Although not located directly at the park, literary and history enthusiasts will definitely want to seek out the Kleist Museum. Originally established in 1969, the house in the former Garrison School was expanded in 2013 with the addition of a modern, light-flooded extension. The exhibition area was doubled in size and gives visitors a guided tour of the life and work of the famous poet and playwright. The biographies of the poets Ewald Christian and Franz Alexander von Kleist are also featured. The Garrison School building alone is worth a visit: it was built in 1777 on the initiative of Prince Leopold von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel and according to plans by Frankfurt building inspector Friedrich Martin Knoblauch as a late Baroque structure and opened in 1778 for the children of the soldiers stationed there. Year of construction: 1802 How to get there: Car: A12 exit Frankfurt (Oder); train: RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder)

What used to be the cemetery of St. Gertraud's Church in the Guben suburb of Frankfurt (Oder) is now Gertraudenpark, located between the church and the Haus der Künste, the former St. Spiritus Hospital. If you watch out carefully as you walk through the park, you can still find old gravestones of such famous personalities as the poet Ewald von Kleist, which was donated by the Frankfurt Freemason Lodge. The former Viadrina Professor and founder of the scholarly society “Königlich gelehrte Gesellschaft zum Nutzen der Wissenschaften und Künste" Joachim Georg Darjes has been buried here since 1791 too, his monument having been created by Gottfried Schadow. But the most important monument is dedicated to the city’s most famous son – Heinrich von Kleist. It was created in 1910 by Berlin artist Gottlieb Elster: on the front it shows a young man with the head of Kleist while the other sides dhow final scenes from various Kleist plays. Frankfurt's smallest park is characterised by straight pathways, amply-sized lawns and a magnificent stock of trees. Year of construction: 1923 How to get there: Car: A12 exit Frankfurt (Oder); train: RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder) Public transport: tram 4 and bus lines 984 and 988 to “Getraudenkirche”. Parking spaces are available in the city centre.

Brandenburg’s highest event venue. Right at the top. Truly special. A venue that makes premium events possible. The Skylounge24 in the Oderturm is a versatile event venue for business, cultural and private occasions. With panoramic views, professional technology and clear structures, we offer the perfect setting for conferences, celebrations, readings, galas and bespoke events. Planning, execution and atmosphere come together seamlessly. The Skylounge is one of the most modern venues in the region. We embrace digitalisation in all areas, so you can only pay cashless, book tickets online or reserve a table with us.  An urban bar and event venue with panoramic views, a crisp atmosphere and curated events ranging from club nights to cultural evenings. The experience is complemented by an exclusive drinks menu featuring specially crafted cocktails and long drinks, as well as selected specialities from international distilleries. Special tequilas and selected rums add flavourful accents and underline our commitment to quality and individuality. The focus is on curated bar evenings featuring DJ sets and a changing musical line-up. The programme is complemented by after-work events, the revival of traditional evenings such as ‘Schwoofen im Hochhaus’, and established series such as City Talk. There are also 80s parties, jazz nights, readings, cultural evenings and other carefully curated events that combine music, conversation and atmosphere. Each evening follows a clear concept and creates space for encounters, exchange and experiences.