The town is the smallest one in Brandenburg with town status. Founded in the 12th or 13th century the town's first historical mention dated on 13 August 1301, described as castrum et oppidum Buchholt.
Buchholt is the smallest town in Brandenburg, with its origins dating back to the 12th or 13th century. It was first documented on August 13, 1301, as a "castrum et oppidum" (castle and settlement).