ゾンネヴァルデの天然記念物・トップ11

Where lignite was once mined, today an impressive natural landscape with dunes, lakes, and wild forests stretches out. Today's Nature Discovery Center is the only building left behind by the excavator in the village of Wanninchen. The interactive exhibition and the extensive outdoor area provide fascinating insights into the flora and fauna of this unique post-mining landscape. From the barrier-free viewing platform, you have a magnificent view over Lake Schlabendorf – an ideal place to linger, marvel, and discover nature. www.sielmann-stiftung.de/wanninchen/

Very nice cycle path at Schlabendorfer See

After decades of coal mining, a unique natural paradise with bizarre dunes, new forests, meadows and extensive lakes was created here. Today's nature experience center is the only building that the excavator left behind in the village of Wanninchen. With its panoramic view over the Schlabendorfer Lake and the nature experience areas, it is now a destination for many enthusiastic nature lovers.

Wanninchen Nature Park Centre. Entrance fee: 4€ per person.

Nature is reclaiming what surface mining destroyed. The Sielmann Foundation has purchased 3,000 hectares here. The Wannichen Nature Conservation Station is worth a visit.

The vineyard near Bergen used to belong to the Fürstlich Drehna estate - hence the Drehnaer Weinberg. In the 18th century, wine was grown on the southern slope and terraces can still be seen. Today there is an orchard here. A picnic stand invites you to take a break.

Here you have a fantastic view of the post-mining landscape. In the Heinz Sielmann Nature Experience Center you will gain an insight into the history of the mining region, learn a lot about the value of nature in today's post-mining landscape and about the work of the Heinz Sielmann Foundation on site. You can visit the exhibition in the house and explore interesting stations and themed trails on the grounds. Picnics are also possible. You can usually purchase cold and hot drinks at the nature adventure center. Open from April to October, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.wanninchen.de

Until the middle of the 19th century, wine was grown here and even down to today's Schlabendorfer Lake. However, it is said that it was quite sour and therefore not a success. Today you can take a break here on the picnic bench and perhaps enjoy a sip of grape juice you brought with you.