A 60-minute guided tour of the Mutschenhof, a working Spreewald farmstead reachable only by boat or on foot through Lehde village, followed by a tasting of home-made Spreewald products such as pickled gherkins, horseradish, and fruit preserves made on the property.
The Mutschenhof sits on one of the small islands that make up Lehde village, part of the Spreewald biosphere reserve outside Lübbenau, and can only be reached by boat pickup or on foot along the village paths — there is no direct road access, so visitors typically park near the Lehde Café Venedig and are collected by the farm's own punt boat or walk in across the footbridges. The farm runs 60-minute guided tours covering its vegetable gardens, traditional outbuildings, and the small-batch methods used to pickle gherkins and prepare horseradish and fruit preserves, ending with a tasting of what has been made on site that season. Because the Mutschenhof is a working family farm rather than a commercial visitor center, group sizes are kept small and advance contact through the farm's website or Facebook page is the most reliable way to confirm a guided slot, particularly for anyone arriving outside the main summer season. The experience pairs naturally with a Kahnfahrt into Lehde, since most visitors are already traveling by boat to reach the village, but it can also be reached on foot for those staying nearby.
| Duration | 60 minutes |
|---|---|
| Booking | Groups should call or message ahead through the farm's website or Facebook page to arrange a time; walk-up visits during open hours are possible in summer but not guaranteed a guided slot. |
What is included
- Guided walk through the farmstead and gardens
- Tasting of home-preserved gherkins and horseradish
- Background on traditional Spreewald farming methods
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- Mutschenhof Lehde
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Highlights
- Access only by boat or on foot, deep inside Lehde village
- Hands-on look at small-batch Spreewaldgurken pickling
- Tasting of home-made horseradish and fruit preserves
- Working family farm rather than a commercial attraction
- Easily combined with a Lehde Kahnfahrt stop
Tips for visiting
- Confirm a guided slot by phone or the farm's Facebook page before traveling out, especially outside peak summer weekends
- Navigate to 'Lehde Café Venedig' rather than the farm address directly, since the final stretch is on foot or by boat
- Bring small euro notes, as a small family farm is unlikely to take cards
- Combine the visit with a Lehde Kahnfahrt stop to avoid a second trip into the village
- Ask about seasonal preserves, since what is being made and tasted changes through the year
When to visit
May through September, when gardens are in full production and boat access into Lehde runs on a full schedule.
Accessibility
The farm is reached by boat or on foot over uneven village paths and small footbridges, which makes it difficult for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
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Frequently asked questions
Can this be visited without a boat trip?
Yes, the farm can be reached on foot through Lehde village, though many visitors combine it with a Kahnfahrt since boats already stop in Lehde.
Is the tasting included in the tour price?
Yes, the tasting of home-preserved gherkins, horseradish, and fruit preserves is included in the guided tour.
Is the tour available in English?
Tours are generally conducted in German; visitors should ask about English-language availability when booking ahead.
How far in advance should a visit be arranged?
A day or two ahead is generally sufficient outside peak summer weekends, when more notice is recommended.
Is the farm suitable for young children?
Yes, the outdoor garden setting and animals on a working farm are generally well suited to families with children.