Historic Hotels & Resorts in Schwielowsee

You’re already probably planning a visit to places with historical relevance while on holiday in Schwielowsee. During your holiday, why not also discover the many sights to visit such as museums?

Based on our travel expertise, Märkisches Gildehaus is a top hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia. Caputh Castle is a short 4-minute drive away.

In Schwielowsee, you’ll find 52 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like Caputh Castle and Einsteinhaus in Schwielowsee might be worth a visit. Natural beauty is on display at Schwielowsee, Potsdam Forest and Havel Lake Area and Strandbad Ferch. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Museum of the Havelländische Malerkolonie and Japanese Bonsai Garden.

A guest who chooses a historic hotel has a chance to stay in a building that has been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any building that’s been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Schwielowsee usually retain original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the building and architecture itself. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the amenities you’d find in a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, and free and fast Internet. Booking a historic hotel in Schwielowsee doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s rundown or uncomfortable for guests.