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Ketzin

Ketzin (, <small>official name:</small> Ketzin/Havel) is a town in the Havelland district, in Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated on the river Havel, 17&nbsp;km northwest of Potsdam, and 40&nbsp;km west of Berlin.

History

Ketzin was first mentioned in 1197 by a document. Until 1571, Ketzin was kept in the Bishopric of Brandenburg, the imperial principality of the Prince-bishop of the Diocese of Brandenburg and according to the law, not part of the Margraviate of Brandenburg.

Demography

Geography

The town counts 6 Ortsteile (civil parishes): Etzin, Falkenrehde, Knoblauch, Paretz, Tremmen and Zachow.

Transport

The Ketzin Cable Ferry, a vehicular cable ferry, crosses the Havel between Ketzin and Schmergow.

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