Märkisch Buchholz

Märkisch Buchholz is a small town in the Dahme-Spreewald district, in Brandenburg, Germany.

It is situated on the river Dahme, 20 km northwest of Lübben (Spreewald) and resp.

Founded in the 12th or 13th century the town's first historical mention dated on 13 August 1301, described as castrum et oppidum Buchholt.

The town was heavily destroyed during the last day of World War II, due to strategic position at the Dahme river in Battle of Halbe.

The federal highway B179 connect the town direct with Berlin.

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Development of population since 1875 within the current boundaries (Blue line: Population; Dotted line: Comparison to population development of Brandenburg state; Grey background: Time of Nazi rule; Red background: Time of communist rule)
Coat of Arms of Dahme-Spreewald district
Coat of Arms of Dahme-Spreewald district