No dia 13 de Maio de 1931, quando decidiu-se que Berlim receberia os Jogos Olímpicos de 1936, Havelland era o nome mais popular mencionado na região, uma vez que a vila Olímpica seria construída na região de Havelland, na cidade de Elstal, próxima de Wustermark. Olympic village
Within two years the Olympic village had been constructed in Elstal on the western outskirts of Berlin, housing 4,000 male athletes from over 50 countries. Apart from the accommodation there was also a sports ground, running track and other facilities. After the Games the village was used by the military. Today you can learn about the history of the village through guided tours.