If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got a couple of suggestions. Located 30 miles away, Brandenburg an der Havel is worth hopping in the car for. See the sights starting with Plauer See, Brandenburger Cathedral and Brandenburger Theater. The locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Magdeburg, 35 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, make sure it’s Magdeburg Zoo. (But we’re also big fans of Cathedral of Magdeburg and Elbauenpark.)