Places

From Berlin, racing down the Autobahn some 80 kilometers (50 miles) will take the sophisticated tourist to Lübbenau, one of Brandenburg's many picturesque spots. Down here it is all about channels, boats and pickles.

During communist rule, the number of inhabitants increased because the GDR built or refurbished several big factories, which had been plundered by the Soviets right after the war. After Germany's reunification, the number of residents decreased substantially. In the past years, it slightly increased again.

If there is one perfect day trip destination for people who just need to see Potsdam, it is Potsdam. For anyone in Berlin who wants to look at stunning…