Germany, Europe. Berlin is fabulous, and you'll certainly want to spend quite a bit of time there, but don't forget to earmark a day (or two or three) for the surrounding state of Brandenburg. A land shaped by lakes, canals and waterways, large swathes of it are protected as biosphere preserves and nature parks, creating a delightful escape
This allows you to pick the cheapest days to fly if your trip allows flexibility and score cheap flight deals to Spreewald. Roundtrip prices range from $149 - $404, and one-ways to Spreewald start as low as $72. Be aware that choosing a non-stop flight can sometimes be more expensive while saving you time.
Lübbenau is a small, very charming town, and from here you can rent a canoe or join a boat trip. Hiking and bike riding is also recommended. We rented a canoe (Around 12 €) and got a map with some trip suggestions. The river Spree, which runs through Berlin, divides in the Spreewald into several connecting canals, maybe 8-10 meters wide.7NrpiiW.