Falkensee (Falkensee) — a historic german town & municipality in Brandenburg at 33 m elevation, served by Potsdam Hbf.
Why Visit Falkensee (Falkensee)
Falkensee is a historic german town & municipality in Brandenburg. Renowned for Falkensee Historic Center & Marktplatz, Falkensee Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Falkensee Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Brandenburg Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Falkensee, Brandenburg Architecture & Gastronomy, Falkensee rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Potsdam Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Falkensee
Falkensee Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Falkensee.
Falkensee Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Falkensee.
Falkensee Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Falkensee.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Falkensee
- Falkensee Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Falkensee.
- Falkensee Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Falkensee.
- Brandenburg Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Falkensee — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Falkensee.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Falkensee
In Falkensee (Brandenburg), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Bavaria (Bayern) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf: Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
- Schweinshaxe & Knödel: Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
- Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele: Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Falkensee
Falkensee Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Falkensee serving regional Bavaria (Bayern) dishes (€14–€26).
Falkensee Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market · Regional drinks: Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier
Getting to Falkensee & Local Transit
By Train: Potsdam Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Falkensee
Combine Falkensee with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Dallgow-Döberitz (2.9 km away)
- Brieselang (6.9 km away)
- Wustermark (9.8 km away)
- Hennigsdorf (11.4 km away)
- Nauen (15.2 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Brandenburg
Explore other destinations across Brandenburg:
Potsdam · Cottbus · Brandenburg an der Havel · Frankfurt (Oder) · Eberswalde · Oranienburg · Bernau bei Berlin · Schwedt (Oder) · Fürstenwalde · Königs Wusterhausen · Eisenhüttenstadt · Neuruppin