Friesack (also Friesack/Mark) is a town in the Havelland district, in Brandenburg, in north-eastern Germany. It is situated 22 km northeast of Rathenow, and 25 km southwest of Neuruppin. It is known for its Mesolithic archaeological site.

History

During World War II, in September 1943, the Oflag 8 prisoner-of-war camp was relocated from Frauenberg to Wutzetz, present-day district of Friesack. Polish, Greek, Bulgarian and Romanian officers were held in the camp before its dissolution in April 1945.

Film shot in Friesack

Demography

Sons and daughters of the town