Parchim ramparts, © Stadt Parchim
Parks and Gardens, Monuments and Sights, Historical Buildings, Brick Gothic

The park-like Parchim ramparts are a garden and archaeological monument worth seeing. Covering an area of 4.4 hectares, they enclose the northeastern side of Parchim's old town and run along the former medieval town fortifications. While walking through the gardens, visitors also learn about Parchim's eventful history.

The ramparts date back to the medieval fortification of the Eldestadt. High walls made of fieldstone and brick protected the old town. Forward ramparts and ditches could be flooded with the water of the Elde River and offered additional protection against attacks. Remains of the city wall, a defense tower, a Wiekhaus and stone bullets from this period have been preserved.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the ramparts were transformed into a park-like setting. Gloomy gates and walls were polished, trees were planted, monuments were placed and promenades were laid out. A green oasis was created on the edge of the old town. The visual relationships within the complex and the routing were restored in 2018 and the ramparts shine in new splendor after the renovation.Playgrounds were created for families.

The ramparts are part of the European Route of Brick Gothic, as are the Parchim churches St.Georgen and St.Marien and the Parchim town hall. Garden lovers will find the Old Cemetery of the city of Parchim directly south of the ramparts, which is also worth seeing.

Guided tours of the park through the ramparts and the old cemetery can be arranged by the city information office in Parchim.

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19370 Parchim



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Old town hall in Parchim

  • Schuhmarkt, 19370 Parchim

The impressive Parchim town hall with a unique town hall cellar dates back to the 14th century with its core substance.

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© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Stadtmarina Lübz - Blue Line Charter

  • Schulstraße, 19386 Lübz

Stadtmarina Lübz offers houseboat rental, yacht charter, boat rental, moorings and much more to meet your needs.

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© Foto: Karl-Georg Haustein

Village church Garwitz

  • 19372 Garwitz

In the Gothic fieldstone and brick church from the 14th century there are unique memorial plaques and a valuable carved altar from the 15th century.

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© Stadt Parchim

Bartholomew Chapel Parchim

  • Mittelstraße, 19370 Parchim

The Bartholomew Chapel dates back to 1349 and today it houses a clubhouse of the Lutheran Church.

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© Axel Schott

Parchim City Museum

  • Open today
  • Fischerdamm, 19370 Parchim

The Parchim City Museum presents impressive collections on the city's history. You can also discover the diversity of historical crafts in the museum courtyard and vaulted cellar.

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Robber Vieting Cave

  • 19370 Parchim

In today's Sonnenberg nature reserve, robber Vieting once caused fear and terror. His cave and other traces from that time can still be visited today.

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© Abenteuer in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Adventure in Meck-Pomm

  • Open today
  • Ziegenmarkt, 19386 Lübz

You've always wanted to take a spin on a quad bike. Or try the Eskimo roll with the kayak. Or simply spend a relaxing vacation without having to worry about everything. Then you have come to the right place. We organize everything from Sunday walks to survival trips, and the right accommodation to go with it.

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Garwitz lock gate

  • 19372 Matzlow-Garwitz

The historic upper gate of the lock in Garwitz bears witness to the technical architecture of bygone times.

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Pottery Blue Mango

  • Lewitzstr., 19374 Rusch

Two continents meet at Blue Mango Haus: two artists from Europe and Africa offer experiential pottery from workshop tours to pottery classes, as well as Africa to experience for yourself with film shows, drumming classes, typical food and creative activities.

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© Willy Voss

Pingelhof - Museum of Agricultural History

  • Ringstraße, 19374 Domsühl OT Alt Damerow

Experience the former country life on the 400-year-old Pingelhof - one of the oldest and most beautiful rural complexes in Mecklenburg, which today serves as an open-air museum on 10,000 m².

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St Mary's Parish Church in Parchim

  • Mühlenstraße, 19370 Parchim

The skyline of the town of Parchim in the Mecklenburg-Schwerin region is characterised by St Mary's Church, an impressive example of the late Romanesque church buildings in Mecklenburg.

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© Stadt Parchim / Steffen Struck

CULTURE MILL PARCHIM

  • Fischerdamm, 19370 Parchim

Theater-Museum - A place of diversity, culture and youth, all under one roof.

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Country house & apiary Polak

  • Schulstraße, 19386 Kreien

Where man and nature are in harmony! On our farm with guest boxes for horses, organic beekeeping and 2 vacation apartments we invite you to a vacation in nature.

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Riding facility Mühlenberg

  • Am Reiterhof, 19374 Friedrichsruhe

At our Mühlenberg riding facility, we have a comprehensive and exciting recreational program ready for the entire family, nestled in the unspoiled nature of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Friedrichsruhe, a small town on the edge of the Lewitz Nature Park.

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With a lot of hospitality the restaurant and pension "Zum Eichenkrug" is waiting for your visit in Domsühl, © Gaststätte und Pension "Zum Eichenkrug" / Schulz

Restaurant and boarding house "Zum Eichenkrug

  • Hauptstraße, 19374 Domsühl

Our restaurant captivates with its rural ambience and its "good home cooking". In the pension with its cozy interior, the guest can relax and feel comfortable.

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