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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Falkensee
Spend a half‑day in Falkensee: 1 h by S‑bahn from Berlin, see the lake, a historic church and the Hexenhaus café, then return.
Falkensee is a small town in Brandenburg, 21 km west of Berlin. Trains run every 15‑25 min to Berlin central (≈15‑25 min). Its main attractions are the Falkenhagener See lake, the 1680‑dated Dorfkirche Falkenhagen and the literary café Hexenhaus. One day (or a few hours) is enough unless you stay at the lakeside B&B.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- January–February (cold, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–110 excl. bed · High €110+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | €2–3 |
| Regional train ticket (Berlin‑Falkensee) | €3–5 |
| Meal at Hexenhaus | €8–12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BER · Berlin Brandenburg
- S-Bahn from Falkensee to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, then RE7 or FEX to BER; about 1 h total
Typical fares
- Falkensee → Berlin S‑bahn
- about €4, 15–25 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
S‑bahn (regional rail) to Berlin runs every 15‑25 min; local buses connect the lake and town centre. Walking is feasible for most sights.
See and do
Known for
- Falkenhagener See lake
- Dorfkirche Falkenhagen (1680)
- Edmond’s Literaturcafe Hexenhaus
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Potsdam | Regional train from Falkensee, about 18 km (11 mi), 20 minRegional train from Falkensee, about 11 mi (18 km), 20 min | ≈45 min total |
| Berlin centre | S‑bahn, 15‑25 min | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Lakeside Bed and Breakfast Berlin – Pension Am See
- Quiet B&B west of Berlin; single rooms €20, double rooms €17 per person/night.
- Hotel‑Restaurant „Kronprinz“
- Family‑run hotel on Friedrich‑Engels‑Allee.
- Hotel‑Restaurant „Falkensee“
- Central hotel on Spandauer Straße.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEnt-shool-dee-goong |
| Thank you | DankeDahn-ke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Vee feel kost-et das? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?Vo ist dee Toy-let-te? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Last S‑bahn trains depart around midnight; plan return earlier.
- Check opening hours of the Hexenhaus café (may close weekdays).
Generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on trains and at busy Berlin stations.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Falkensee yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Falkenhagener See lake
- Dorfkirche Falkenhagen (1680)
- Edmond’s Literaturcafe Hexenhaus
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Falkensee official website: www.falkensee.de/
- Wikivoyage: Falkensee, revision 5239688 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239688
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/falkensee). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.