Brandenburg an der Havel

About the place: Brandenburg an der Havel is a historical city in Brandenburg, Germany, situated on the banks of the Havel River. It boasts a rich heritage filled with medieval architecture and is surrounded by a scenic network of lakes and waterways.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular sheet with an aspect ratio of 3:5, divided diagonally from the upper hoist side to the lower fly side into three sections. The upper corner field is light blue, the broad central diagonal stripe is white, and the lower corner field is green. Centered on the white stripe is the full city coat of arms, featuring two joined shields within an ornate cartouche surmounted by a royal crown. The left shield (viewer's left) depicts a red castle wall with green-roofed towers and two small shields bearing eagles, while the right shield shows a red castle wall with blue-roofed towers and a knight (Roland) standing in the open gateway holding a shield.

Symbolism: The diagonal stripes of blue, white, and green represent the city's traditional colors, symbolizing the waters of the Havel River, purity, and the surrounding green landscape. The dual coat of arms on the flag reflects the historic unification of two formerly independent towns in 1715—Old Town (Altstadt, left) and New Town (Neustadt, right). The figure of Knight Roland standing in the gateway of the right shield serves as a symbol of civic liberty, justice, and market rights.