On the small island connected to the mainland by a bridge, there are stately villas right on the water. About 200 meters after the island bridge you will reach the island's only public lookout point. In addition to the wonderful view of the Havel, you can also admire a fragment of the Tuileries Castle in Paris. The royal palace was destroyed during the commune uprisings in 1871. The founder of the villa colony, Friedrich Wilhelm Wessel, bought the ruins and had them installed on the island.

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March 14, 2022

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The eye of the needle is the bridge to the island of Schwanenwerder.

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Beyond the Horizon

July 14, 2025

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Anyone who sets foot across the simple bridge to Schwanenwerder isn't simply stepping onto an island – they're stepping onto a past reflected in villas, rustling in gardens, and whispering …

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