Brandenburg surrounds Berlin and is a land of lakes, forests, and Prussian history. From the palaces of Potsdam to the Spreewald canals and the new Tesla Gigafactory, it offers a high quality of life with easy access to the capital.
"Es kann so einfach sein."
Capital
Potsdam
Population
2.5 million
Area
29,480 km²
Institutions
4+
Brandenburg offers a diverse landscape of higher education institutions: from world-class research universities to practice-oriented universities of applied sciences and specialized art academies.
Comprehensive universities and institutes of technology offering the full spectrum of academic disciplines, from humanities to engineering.
Largest university in the state, strong in humanities and science
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Leading in energy, environment, and materials research
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Focus on international relations, law, and economics
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Germany's oldest and largest film school
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Experience the unique traditions, festivals, and lifestyle that make Brandenburg special.
Frederick the Great's summer palace in Potsdam is a Rococo masterpiece. The park and palace complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A UNESCO biosphere reserve where the Spree river branches into hundreds of small canals. Famous for punt boat rides and Spreewald gherkins.
The oldest large-scale film studio in the world. Masterpieces like 'Metropolis' and modern blockbusters like 'Inglourious Basterds' were filmed here.
Housed in a former airship hangar, this is the world's largest indoor water park, featuring a rainforest, beach, and lagoon.
The site of the Potsdam Conference in 1945, where Truman, Churchill, and Stalin decided the future of Germany and Europe.
Brandenburg is one of the most water-rich states in Germany, with over 3,000 lakes offering endless opportunities for swimming and sailing.
| Company | Sector | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Automotive | Grünheide |
| ZF | Automotive | Brandenburg a.d.H. |
| Rolls-Royce | Aerospace | Dahlewitz |
| BASF | Chemicals | Schwarzheide |
| AOK Nordost | Insurance | Potsdam |
| Höffner | Retail | Schönefeld |
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