nd · 25 października · 10:00 · Berlino
Just in time for Halloween, we’re heading to one of the eeriest lost places in Brandenburg: the abandoned **Grabowsee sanatorium**. Hidden in the forest by a quiet lake, this former lung clinic has stood empty for decades. Its crumbling red-brick wards, ivy-covered facades and silent corridors are so cinematic they’ve been used as a film set for horror movies and Hollywood blockbusters, including *The Monuments Men*. On a grey late-October day, it doesn’t get more atmospheric. **The plan:** • **10:00** — Meet in front of Oranienburg train station 👉 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qT83XCBzn2wgZZkV6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qT83XCBzn2wgZZkV6) How to get there: Take the RB32 train to Oranienburg from Ostkreuz at 9:18, or use any other option that works for you. • **10:00–13:00** — We hike through the forest to Grabowsee (with a break for lunch/snacks) • **13:00–14:30** — We explore the sanatorium: the old clinic buildings, the chapel and the overgrown lakeside grounds. **Entrance: 10€, cash on site** (an additional fee of 10€ is usually asked if you want to take photos) • **14:30–16:30** — We hike back to Oranienburg. After reaching the city, there will be time for a well-earned **coffee & cake** ☕ before the train • **17:29** — We come back with the **RB12 to Berlin Ostkreuz** (or you can choose what works best for you) **What to bring:** sturdy, comfortable shoes, warm layers and a wind/rain jacket, a torch (optional), and **cash — at least 35/40€** (10€ ticket + 5€ meetup fee + some extra for the optional cafè/ photo permit). Bring water and your own food/snacks. **Organizing fee: 5€** (cash), collected at the start. **IMPORTANT — Join the WhatsApp group for updates:** all updates are posted on WhatsApp. I can’t give personal support to anyone who doesn’t check the group or take the connections listed above, so please join and keep an eye on it: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HXzjGKgTI8SB775fIvRvyL Come for a spooky, scenic day out, and let’s explore this haunted gem together before winter sets in. See you in Oranienburg! 👻