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The '''Spreewald''' is a region in [[Brandenburg]] in the east of [[Germany]].
==Regions==
The Spreewald (Spree Forest) is a protected UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1991. It includes low-lying areas in which the river Spree meanders in thousands of small waterways through meadows and forests. It is a beautiful, unique landscape about one hour south of [[Berlin]] and well worth a day trip or a weekend trip to relax from the buzzing city life.Besides its beautiful nature, the Spreewald is home to one of the two recognized minorities in Germany, the Sorbs with their unique culture. Many old, traditional farmhouses along the waterways offer beautiful sights.[[Image:Spreewald01.JPG|thumb|300px|Typical Spreewald atmosphere. By [[user:Fluglotse2000|Felix Gottwald]].]]
==Cities==
* [[Lübbenau]]
==Other destinations==
* [[Dresden]], 1 1/2 hours south (by car)
==Talk==
Most people only speak German (at least the standard variation without major accents). Some younger people understand and speak English, some older people might still remember a few words of Russian. Some people may still speak Low Geman dialect and Sorbian is still spoken in the south of Brandenburg.
==Get in==
* The main entry points to the Spreewald are [[Lübben]], [[Lübbenau]] and [[Burg (Spreewald)]]. Lübben and Lübbenau are pretty touristic but can be reached directly by train. Burg (Spreewald) is more quiet and more beautiful if you are interested in nature and canoeing. However, the latter can only be reached by car.
* By car from Berlin: Follow the A113 south out of the city. At "Schönefelder Kreuz", continue south on the highway A13 to Dresden. Leave the A13 at the exits Lübben or Lübbenau or continue to the "Dreieck Spreewald" (junction of highways A13 and A15) and then on the A15 towards "Vetschau". Leave the A15 at the exit "Vetschau" and continue to Burg(Spreewald).
* By train from Berlin: Take the hourly regional train RE2 from Zoologischer Garten, Hauptbahnhof, Friedrichstraße, Alexanderplatz or Ostbahnhof to Lübben or Lübbenau. Some of the hotels in Burg (Spreewald) offer a pick-up service from the Vetschau railway station when you book in advance.
==Get around==
Get around on your feet, on a cycle or by boat. Not every location can be reached by motorized transport. Visiting the Spreewald means getting around by muscle power. Public transport is virtually nonexistent.
==See==
* Visit the museum village [[Lehde]] near Lübbenau.
==Do==
* Take a guided boat tour on one of the traditional barges to experience the beautiful nature in this area. The barges are moved forward by punting - similarly to the gondolas in Venice.
* Hire a canoe or kayak from one of the plenty to paddle some of the hundreds of kilometers of waterways yourself.
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==Eat==
'''Typical Dishes'''* Do not miss to try the large variety of pickled cucumbers (cornichons), horseradish, linseed oil and "Sauerkraut" - that is what the region is famous for. Pickled cucumbers are available sour, with herbs, with garlic, with mustard - the choices are almost infinite.* Pike and pike-perch (sweetwater predatory fish) served with a heavy sauce made from cream, flour and horseradish.* Potatoes with cream cheese, onions and linseed oil. Be careful with the latter, it is said to be very healthy but you really have to get used to it. In other regions, they use the stuff to produce putty to seal windows and not to eat. '''Restaurants'''* '''Alter Spreewaldbahnhof
==Drink==
* Local beer from a small brewery in
==Stay safe==
* Canoeing is absolutely safe because most of the waterways (except for a few larger ones)are only knee-deep.
* Mosquitoes and horse-flies can be pretty annoying in wet summers and summers following mild winters. However, repellents will help.
==Get out==
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