Köpenick

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Like Berlin/Cölln and Spandau, the Köpenick district in Berlin is the site of a very old settlement going back to the Late Bronze Age. In the middle of the 12th C. Jaczo de Copnic was made Prince, and in 1240 the first mention was made of the "Fortress of Koppenik" on the island south of the town. Covering an area of 127.3 sq. km/49.15 sq. mi, Köpenick is both Berlin's largest district and also the richest in woodland and lakes. The extensive woods carpeted with heather (about 5,880 hectares/14,700 acres) boast birch, oak, beech and lime trees as well as the characteristic pine. Until well into the 18th C. the woods around Köpenick and the Müggelsee were among the richest wild-life preserves to be found between the Elbe and the Oder. It

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Hobbies & Activities category: Region, quarter of a major city; Swimming & water activities; Industrial attraction, factory museum; Natural area; Resort or relaxation spot