Location & surroundings
Havelnest is located in Geltow, a village of more than 1,000 years in the municipality of Schwielowsee – between forest and Havel lakes, right on the doorstep of Potsdam.
Nature & cycling
- European cycle route R1 approx. 300 m away, mostly along the lakeshore
- Lake Petzin or Lake Schwielow within a few minutes by bike
- Boat rentals nearby for hours or whole days on the water
- Hiking and cycling trails through forests and lakes
Getting here
- By car: the house is on the B1 road; each apartment has a free parking space.
- From BER airport: regional train RB 22 to Potsdam Pirschheide station in approx. 25 minutes, then approx. 5 minutes by bus.
- If there is no bus, we are happy to pick you up personally.
- We will send you the current bus and train times after booking.
Potsdam & Berlin
- Potsdam city centre approx. 15 minutes by car or bus, Sanssouci Park almost as fast by bike
- Bus stops approx. 100 m away towards Potsdam and Werder (Havel)
- Berlin (Zoologischer Garten, central station) in approx. 45 minutes in total by bus and train
Nearby attractions
- Einstein Summer House in Caputh
- Cable ferry between Geltow and Caputh
- Hand-weaving museum in Geltow
- Caputh Palace
- Petzow church at the Haussee
Shops & services
- Netto supermarket approx. 50 m, REWE approx. 150 m
- The bakery in the REWE is also open on Sunday mornings
- Pharmacy directly opposite
- Restaurants nearby – we are happy to make recommendations
- On arrival you receive a guest folder with excursion tips
To be honest
The house is located on the B1 road and is therefore easy to reach. The terraces are quiet, behind the house facing the garden.
Approx. 100 m away as the crow flies, behind other gardens, there is a small electrical substation that can be heard humming softly in very quiet moments.