Lower Oder Valley National Park: planning guide
Floodplain wilderness along the Oder on the Polish border — wet meadows and river birds.
Lower Oder Valley National Park is in Brandenburg, Germany. The nearest town is Schwedt (Oder) — roughly 1.6 km (1 mi) out, about 3 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: June through September. Shoulder season: May and early October.
Late autumn through early spring is cold and wet, with limited hut service and short daylight.
Mountain weather turns quickly and marked routes can stay snow-covered well into June.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Schwedt (Oder) | 1.6 km (1 mi) | 3 min |
| Angermünde | 20.5 km (12.7 mi) | 34 min |
| Eberswalde | 40.1 km (24.9 mi) | 55 min |
| Prenzlau | 41.5 km (25.8 mi) | 56 min |
| Letschin | 45.3 km (28.2 mi) | 1 hr |
| Templin | 53.8 km (33.4 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Strausberg | 59.3 km (36.8 mi) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Zehdenick | 65.3 km (40.6 mi) | 1 hr 22 min |
Where Lower Oder Valley National Park sits
Official Lower Oder Valley National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Lower Oder Valley National Park
Lower Oder Valley National Park sits close enough to Müritz National Park, Jasmund National Park, Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park, and Saxon Switzerland National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Müritz National Park | 104 km (64.7 mi) | 1 hr 59 min |
| Jasmund National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
| Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park | 178 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 4 min |
| Saxon Switzerland National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min |
Parks close by
- Müritz National Park
Lake country of Mecklenburg with pine woods, misty meres, and crane migration routes.
- Jasmund National Park
White chalk cliffs and beech forest on Rügen — the smallest German national park and UNESCO coast.
- Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
Baltic lagoons (Bodden), dunes, and coastal woods in Western Pomerania.
- Saxon Switzerland National Park
Sandstone towers and gorges of Saxon Switzerland above the Elbe near Dresden.
Common questions
Where is Lower Oder Valley National Park?
Lower Oder Valley National Park sits in Brandenburg, Germany. Schwedt (Oder), about 1.6 km (1 mi) away — roughly 3 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Lower Oder Valley National Park?
Generally June through September, with May and early October quieter on either side.