Frankfurt (Oder): Guided Bike Tour with Local Guide History tour – Bike ride to the former prison camps

Discover Frankfurt (Oder) and its Polish twin Słubice on a guided bike tour. Choose from a variety of tours, including history, food, and architecture, and explore the city's medieval architecture.
Discover Frankfurt (Oder) and its Polish twin Słubice on two wheels, exploring the city, river landscapes, and cross-border culture from a fresh perspective. Founded in 1253 as a Hanseatic trading hub, Frankfurt (Oder) blends medieval brick Gothic architecture, German-Polish border history, leafy parks, and modern cultural life in a uniquely walkable—and cyclable—setting. Highlights include the Town Hall, St. Marien-Kirche, Friedenskirche, Oder promenade, Viadrina University, museums, theatres, and the Brandenburg State Orchestra. Beyond the centre, riverside paths, nature reserves, vineyards, and ferry routes invite you to discover more—perfect for guided cycling adventures.

Your ticket gives access to official guided bike tours organised by the Deutsch-Polnische Tourist-Information. Tours are led by experienced local guides, mostly in German with some bilingual editions in Polish. Please bring enough water and a bike in good condition. Tours are designed for adults and active families; children, students, and seniors enjoy a reduced ticket price.

2026 guided bike tours at a glance:

Geschichtstour – cycling to the city's former camps
A four-hour, 25–30 km ride starting at the Town Hall, passing Klingetal, Heimkehrsiedlung, Güldendorf 1/2/3, and on to the former Oderblick and Grundheide camps in Poland. Reflect on chapters of the city’s 20th-century history.

Bike tour to the "Topfmarkt" at Landgut Gronenfelde :
A bilingual-friendly tour in Polish, about 6.5 km of cycling and 4–5 hours in total, including time at the Topfmarkt. Enjoy handmade crafts, regional food, live music, and activities for children. A stop in the Botanical Garden is planned.

Bike tour to Weingut PRETO in Stare Biskupice :
A 4-hour, ~25 km cross-border ride to a family-run vineyard just 10 km from the border. Taste three wines with a cheese platter, served among the vines or by the water.

Plattenbau bike tour:
A compact 2-hour, ~8 km ride through the architectural history of Frankfurt (Oder) from 1945 to 1990. Cycle through the city centre and key districts, discover GDR-era public art, and enjoy panoramic views from a 15th-floor flat.

Cross-border Oder loop: Urad – Aurith with viewing tower:
A scenic ~40 km, ~5-hour German-Polish loop starting at the Tourist-Information, passing Viadrina campus, Ziegenwerder nature island, Oderauen, Europa-Garten, and Brieskow-Finkenheerd. Cross the Oder by ferry between Aurith and Urad (weekends May–September). On the Polish side, climb a 30-metre tower for sweeping views before returning via nature reserves and the Oder dike.

Whether you’re drawn by history, food and wine, architecture, or river-landscape cycling, these guided bike tours offer a memorable, expert-led way to experience Frankfurt (Oder), Słubice, and their shared cross-border surroundings.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.