Campingpark Buntspecht

This peaceful and protected land is a tiptop spot for birdwatching and nature spotting, among the landscapes of the Westhavelland Nature Park, Brandenburg's biggest as well one of the largest wetland areas in western Europe. Look out for white-tailed eagles, red kites and waterfowl aplenty around the park's Havel river and marshland setting, as well as migrating birds around Gülper Lake, and mammals such as otters and beavers. Germany's last remaining great bustards live here too if you're eagle eyed enough to catch a glimpse. Guided walks and cycle routes are accessible within a short distance: the Campingpark Buntspecht team can point you in the right direction for either, and hire out bikes and electric bikes for a modest fee. Bus tours of Berlin run from the site sometimes in summer (dependent on demand); to get there by your own efforts, an hourly service departs from nearby Rathenow about 20 minutes' drive away, for a journey of just under an hour.