There's plenty going on in Bad Saarow, too. Stamina and strength are required at the straw festival, where giant structures are constructed from straw. You'll need to be fit but you're bound to have fun on the "Rad Scharmützel" cycle tour. The last night of the year is always very special and full of surprises and includes having a sauna and taking a dip in a thermal spa. Brandenburg straw festival
The straw festival takes place every July and August - depending on the start of the harvest - and is testament to the fact that you can do much more with straw than just line stables. During the festival people make straw figures according to set themes. The best ones are awarded prizes at a ceremony at the end of the festival.Rad Scharmützel cycle tour
Every September, thousands of cyclists meet up at Storkow, Fürstenwalde, Wendisch Rietz and Bad Saarow for the Rad Scharmützel cycle tour. This is when rollerbladers and cyclists are free to race around Scharmützel Lake. Wheelchair users can also take part.New Year's Eve party at Bad Saarow hot springs
Every year this is an evening full of surprises, with a disco, cabaret and fabulous prizes to be won. You can also indulge in cool drinks, perfectly mixed cocktails and a sumptuous buffet. What could be better than seeing in the new year watching a fantastic firework display whilst relaxing in the warm waters of a thermal salt-water spa?