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The Cable ferry in Caputh Lars Haagen Petersen
The ferry berth in Caputh and the ferry Tussy II - Seen from the Caputh side
The ferry town of Caputh was at the beginning of the 19th
century the distribution point for bricks in the whole area around
Zauch-Havelland, where the bricks were transported via the waterways to Berlin.
After the decline in brick production, Caputh has evolved and is now best known
for fruit growing and its beautiful recreational areas. In recent times, the
city has also become known for "Rock in Caputh", which is a non-profit open-air
music festival. The project is prepared annually by more than 100 volunteers.
The ferry berth in Caputh and the ferry Tussy II - Seen from the Geltow side
A small video showing the ferry on its way to Caputh - 2017
Since 1853 there has been
a regular ferry crossing between Caputh and Geltow and in the summer it is also
frequently used by tourists who often come by bike from Potsdam, which is only
approx. 10 km from the ferry berth. The bike ride is quite nice especially if
you choose to cycle along the small bike paths along the water.
Even on a late autumn day, many cyclists come to the Ferry in Caputh
The nicest road from
Potsdam, is from the mosque, Breite Str. 28, which is actually a stately built
pump house and then largely along the water to Caputh, but it is important to
keep an eye on the signs.
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Potsdam steam engine house
Potsdam steam engine house
The pump house in Neustädter
Havelbucht is perhaps the most remarkable building in Potsdam, but it is also an
example of a functional building from the early industrial period in the 19th
century. Friedrich Wilhelm IV., Had this beautiful power plant designed and
built by Ludwig Persius in the years 1841–43. It is the only pump house in the
Moorish architectural style in Potsdam. Although the water supply to the
fountains is now provided by modern electric pumps, visitors to the "mosque" can
still experience the technical marvel. It is normally open on the first Sunday
of each month from 10.00 - 17.30.
When you get a little further ahead, you come across another architectural
attraction "Kongresshotel Potsdam am Templiner See", which is a relatively new
hotel by the lake.
Kongresshotel Potsdam by Templiner See
Where Count Ferdinand von
Zeppelin once built his airships, the Potsdam Congress Hotel was built in the
1990s. The architecture is based on the design of the old airships, but in a
unique way and all three main buildings "float" like zeppeliners over the place
by Lake Templin. From 1914, warships were built in Potsdam, but production was
stopped in 1917, and the hall was demolished in 1920 due to the Treaty of
Versailles, which required the Germans to no longer build these airships.
An old milestone shortly before the Caputh
ferry berth
Shortly before the ferry
berth, you are met by this very beautiful and old milestone, which indicates
that there is only 0.3 km. back, which should be quite affordable for most
people.
The now retired Tussy I can be seen on the way to the ferry berth - Summer 2012
However, the ferry berth does
not just offer the opportunity to get from one shore to another - There is also
ample opportunity to eat a good lunch while enjoying a fantastic view of a wide
and interesting selection of everything that can now sail through the narrow
strait.
"Ein
Hausboot" going through the narrow strait - 2021
Caputh - Restaurant "Fährhaus Caputh" seen from the ferry - Spring 2023
Albert Einstein's summerhouse
When visiting Caputh,
there is also the opportunity to visit Albert Einstein's cottage, which he had
more or less received as a residence of honor until he had to leave the country
due to the strongly anti-Jewish atmosphere in Nazi Germany. Shameful but true
and unfortunately it applied too much during this period.
Other fine destinations
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