Spreewald: The 5 Best Places for a Break

Want to take a break and unwind? Then the Spreewald is your perfect vacation spot. The travel reporter has gathered five great ideas for a getaway for you.

A barge trip is a must in the Spreewald-and you can even enjoy it with a relaxation effect: In Burg, the Barge of the Senses sets off. It is equipped with comfortable cushions for lounging.

The bargeman will pole you around the channels near Burg for at least an hour while you gaze up at the treetops with a wellness drink in hand or close your eyes and listen to the babbling of the Spree and the sounds of the forest.

Exclusive barge trips from Spreehafen Burg | Address: Am Hafen 1, 03096 Burg | Bookable online during the summer season until October

One of the top places for a wellness vacation in the Spreewald is the Bleiche Resort and Spa in Burg. Here, the cozy Spreewald country house atmosphere meets a modern look. The spa and wellness area spans around 5000 square meters, offering various saunas, massage services, and relaxation baths.

Of course, the wellness area also features Spreewald specialties-such as quark and linseed wraps or Spreewald honey packs. There's even an exclusive spa area just for women with a separate steam bath and saunas.

Numerous spacious relaxation areas provide the ideal place to unwind and get lost in your favorite current book. And when you get hungry after relaxing, the wellness hotel offers several restaurants to choose from, including the Michelin-starred 17fuffzig.

Bleiche Resort and Spa | Address: Bleichestraße 16, 03096 Burg | Contact: Reserve the spa by calling +49 (0)35603-62518 or via landtherme@bleiche.de

You can indulge in a wellness retreat at the Spreewelten water park. Away from the swimming area, there's a lovingly crafted sauna village, naturally in Spreewald style. There are over a dozen saunas here.

In addition to classics like bio, steam, and aroma saunas, there are also cucumber and hay saunas. You can enjoy exciting infusions in the legend sauna and the Spreewald sauna stall, among others.

Between sauna sessions, you can leisurely stroll through the small village, linger in front of the huts, and enjoy the tranquility. Alongside the rich sauna offerings, there is also an extensive wellness area in the Spreewelten, where you can book various massages as well as Hammam ceremonies and treatments.

Spreewelten | Address: Alte Huttung 13, 03222 Lübbenau | Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday from 10 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 11 PM

The Spreewald itself is the perfect place to relax. Away from the towns and heavily trafficked Spree channels, there are many opportunities to paddle into the tranquility. Surrounded by lush greenery, you can unwind and enjoy nature.

Beautiful routes for relaxation can be found on the small channels between Lehde and Leipe, around Neu- and Alt-Zauche, in Burg-Kolonie, and off the main channels near Burg and Schlepzig. Here you can plan your paddle route.

In the heart of the Spreewald town of Lübbenau, you can visit a salt grotto, reminiscent of those found in the Alps. This space for relaxation and unwinding, with walls, ceilings, and floors made from different salts, was modeled after a natural grotto in the Berchtesgadener Land.

In this special tranquility and air, you can simply unplug and relax for 45 minutes away from the noise. Every Friday evening, the grotto also hosts cultural events such as readings and concerts by regional artists in its wonderful atmosphere.

Salt Grotto in the Spreewald | Address: Ehm-Welk-Straße 21, 03222 Lübbenau | Opening hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday and Friday from 2 PM to 6 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM