Wittstock · Brandenburg · Historic German Town & Municipality

Wittstock (Wittstock) — Travel Guide

Wittstock (Wittstock) — Historic German Town & Municipality. Hub: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Wittstock (Wittstock, Brandenburg)

Wittstock (Wittstock) — Wittstock, Brandenburg · Einwohnerzahl: 17,361 · 66 m.

Provinz / BezirkWittstock
Region / KantonBrandenburg
Airport & DB RailFrankfurt Airport (FRA) · Schwerin Hbf
Daily Budget€105–€205 ($115–$225)

Anreise & Nahverkehr

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) · Schwerin Hbf. €58 Deutschlandticket & DB ICE Sparpreis.

Top Sights & Landmarks

  • Wittstock Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus
  • Wittstock Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates
  • Brandenburg Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Wittstock

Local Food & Regional German Specialties

In Wittstock (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.

  • 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.

Look for morning farmers' stalls on Wittstock's Marktplatz along with regional hubs like Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market. Pair your meal with Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier.