Does this serene expanse of water whisper tales of Potsdam’s past? This, my friends, is Lehnitzsee. It’s not just a lake, but a piece of the Havel River, stretching northwards like a liquid finger. The northern part even has its own name: Krampnitzsee. But here at Lehnitzsee, we’re connected to the Havel by a waterway known as the Nedlitzer Alte Fahrt, branching off from the Jungfernsee. This connection speaks to the intricate web of waterways that make Potsdam so unique. Lehnitzsee, with its sister Krampnitzsee, stretches for 2.45 kilometers. These waters fall under the jurisdiction of the German federal government. Specifically, they are part of the Lower Havel Waterway, overseen by the Spree-Havel Water and Shipping Authority. And just imagine, to our west lies the Potsdam district of Neu Fahrland, another piece of the puzzle that makes up this fascinating region.
Rote Villa
Why is it called the *Rote Villa*, you might wonder, as you stand before this striking building? Well, its nickname,