Ofenstadt & Ruppiner Seenland
Discover Velten and the surroundings
Information about museums, nature, cycling routes, excursions and restaurants.
Ofenstadt Velten
Oven and Ceramics Museum Velten
approx. 5 min. on footGermany’s largest oven museum with 900 m² of exhibition space. Founded in 1905, it shows Velten’s world-famous tiled-stove tradition from its beginnings to the present day.
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Hedwig Bollhagen Museum
approx. 5 min. on foot1,600 ceramics by the famous Bauhaus-inspired ceramic artist Hedwig Bollhagen. A jewel of German ceramic history.
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Velten Töppertour
Starting point: 5 min. on foot3-kilometre historic circular route with 25 information steles through the Ofenstadt. Discover the history of stove makers and potters — with an audio guide for children.
Nature and recreation
Bernsteinsee lake
approx. 10 min. by bicyclePopular excursion destination with sandy beach, beach volleyball and wakeboard facility. Suitable for a summer day by the water.
Havel — water touring and fishing
approx. 15 min. by bicycleThe Havel near Hennigsdorf is suitable for boat trips, canoeing and relaxed hours by the water. For anglers and nature lovers.
Cycle routes — Berlin-Copenhagen and Havel Cycle Route
Berlin-Copenhagen route: 6 km to HennigsdorfTwo long-distance cycle routes pass near Velten. Suitable for day trips or as a stage destination.
Excursions in the region
Oranienburg Palace
approx. 12 km / 15 min. by carBaroque palace with museum and extensive park. One of Brandenburg’s important architectural monuments.
Restaurants and shopping
“Weißer Schwan” by the Havel
approx. 15 min. by bicycleRestaurant on the Havel riverbank with German cuisine and terrace. Reachable by bicycle or car.