Buckow Town Center

Always nice and attractive. Cafés and restaurants reward you after the hike.

Anyone traveling in Märkische Schweiz (Markish Switzerland) should not just walk through Buckow, but stroll through it – ideally with open eyes and time to spare. The small town, which likes to call itself the "Pearl of Märkische Schweiz," rightly bears this title: Buckow is not a museum-like, idyllic village, but a vibrant place with history, charm, and nooks and crannies.The market square, with its stately town church and its red bricks, forms the heart of the town – beating quietly but reliably. Small shops, cafés with homemade cakes, and the obligatory flower shop give the impression that time has stood still here to take a moment to breathe. To the right of the church tower, an alley leads to the "Waldrieden," a magnificent building with turrets and half-timbered walls – half fairytale castle, half sanatorium from a better era.Anyone lucky enough to snag a spot in front of the bakery in the afternoon will not only enjoy freshly baked goods, but also a glimpse into daily life in Buckow: a small group of hikers shoulders backpacks, a child runs across the cobblestones with an ice cream, an elderly gentleman takes his time. A lot of time.From the center, it's only a few steps to forests, lakes, and streams – but that's precisely why it's worth taking a look back: to Buckow, where Brandenburg takes on a face. Not a perfect one. But a real one.