It was built in the south of the city to protect the passage over the River Oder.
The town is located on the river Oder, near the border with Germany.
Zhukov on river Oder - Berlin won the battle decided.
In the summer season are popular White Fleet cruises on the river Oder.
Its name comes from the river Oder, which flows through the West Harz mountains.
The place became well known since a huge Bismarck tower had been built on top of a hill in the vicinity of the river Oder.
River Boat Station (on the other side of the River Oder), built in 2012.
A similar mission against bridges on the river Oder, designed to slow the Soviet advance into Germany, was made in April 1945 but failed.
In 1997, Army Aviation Regiment 25 provided disaster relief following the flooding of the river Oder.
Vlasov's only combat against the Red Army took place on February 11, 1945, on the river Oder.