In 1823, a loving father sought to honor his daughter. He carved a piece of the Brandenburg landscape and named it Elisenau, after his beloved Elisabeth. Elisenau began as a simple Vorwerk, a type of farm, established by Carl Friedrich von Goldbeck. Von Goldbeck, a prominent figure, held the titles of Kammerpräsident and Ritterschaftsdirektor. He also owned several nearby estates: Blumberg, Eiche, Mehrow, and Hellersdorf. Elisenau, comprised of land from Blumberg, Börnicke, and Lindow, sprawled across 293 hectares. Imagine the vast expanse of fields stretching out before you, a testament to Von Goldbeck’s vision. The story of Elisenau, however, is not solely one of idyllic farming life. In 1933, a darker chapter began. A forced labor camp, an Außenlager of the notorious KZ Oranienburg, was established here. This grim period lasted until 1934, casting a long shadow over Elisenau’s history. Just a few years later, in 1939, the site transformed once again. This time, it housed RAD wJ 8/42, a Reichsarbeitsdienst camp for young women. Around 40 girls, aged 17 to 25, toiled here for six months, supporting the local settlers. Elisenau’s agricultural roots remained strong. In 1960, the LPG Typ I “Pomona” was founded. This collective farm focused on supplying Berlin with fresh fruit. Even after 1990, fruit cultivation continued in Elisenau. The Pomona Gartenbau, revitalized in 2011, carries on this tradition. Today, visitors can experience the bounty of Elisenau firsthand. They can pick their own fruits, from strawberries to other berries and stone fruits. Elisenau stands as a testament to the enduring connection between people and the land. From a father’s tribute to his daughter, through periods of darkness and labor, to the sweet taste of freshly picked fruit. Elisenau whispers a multifaceted story of Brandenburg’s past.
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