swing bridge island city Malchow

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swing bridge island city Malchow, © Thomas Neske
Monuments and Sights, Historical Buildings

The new building, which is about 15 meters long, is a landmark of the town and opens every hour on the hour to allow ships traveling on the Müritz-Elde waterway to pass. About 20,000 boats or ships pass this narrowest point between Lake Plauer See and Müritz every year.

The landmark is also a hub on land: it connects Malchow's historic island with the mainland.

 

The moving story:

In order to provide another connection to the mainland in addition to the earthen causeway, a lift bridge was initially erected; this had to give way to a manual, wooden swing bridge in 1863.

Due to the increased traffic during the industrialization, this model was also replaced by a steel construction in December 1912.

After more than 30 years, this bridge was destroyed during World War II and was rebuilt only in 1948/49. During this time, traffic was carried by ferry.

A bridge, operated for the first time by an electric motor, continued to decay until 1980.

After ten years of closure due to severe damage, a functional swing bridge was reopened on December 12, 1990.

In September 2012, the complete renovation of the swing bridge and foundations has begun. After almost a year of construction, the project was completed in 2013.

 

In 2014, the new swing bridge received the public award as well as a commendation for the state building award 2014.

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Drehbrücke Malchow

Kirchenstraße 2
17213 Malchow


+49 (0)39932 83186
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Fleesensee BOWL

  • Temporarily closed
  • Teichgasse, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

With ball and pin to strike, rounded off with Italian cuisine at Susanna's Trattoria e Pizzeria & Fleesensee BOWL, nothing stands in the way of a sporty afternoon. Good wood!

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Susannas: Cake & Sundae on the sun terrace, Pizza & Pasta

  • Temporarily closed
  • Teichgasse 1, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

Centrally located on the market square with a large sun terrace - the ideal place for cakes and delicious sundaes.

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Water sports Fleesensee

  • Waldweg, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

Wassersport Fleesensee, the 5-star water sports center at Ferienresort Fleesensee, offers courses in windsurfing, catamaran sailing, sailing for children, standup paddling and guided canoe tours. In addition, you can also simply rent boats and boards.

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Craftbeer Shop & Bar in Land Fleesensee

  • Marktplatz, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

Discover the variety of beers! The Craftbeer Shop & Bar is open Wednesday to Sunday from 14.00 - 23.00, its assortment includes 20 types of craft beer, 3 types of draft beer and snacks.

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Castle Museum Plau am See

  • Burgplatz, 19395 Plau am See

Children and museums - you might think that doesn't fit. In Plau am See, that's not true. The town has a museum where even the young won't get bored. The former Plau Castle offers interesting insights into history, and it also houses a unique museum of local history and technology.

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Tourist information of the island town Malchow

  • Open today
  • Kirchenstraße, 17213 Malchow

The island town of Malchow is located in the center of a lake-forest landscape rich in contrasts in Mecklenburg between Lake Fleesensee and Lake Plauer See on the shores of Lake Malchow.

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SeeWirtschaft - The Top Location at Lake Fleesensee

  • Strandweg, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

Restaurant - bar - event, events, boat rental, moorings and a real insider's tip about fishing.

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Beach club at Fleesensee

  • Waldweg, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

The Beachclub - the beach bar is located directly at the Fleesensee next to the water sports station. For the small or big hunger after the fun in, on or at the water there are small snacks like pizza, cake and of course ice cream. For a cozy conversation at sunset, cold and warm drinks are ready!

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Pleasure workshop Fleesensee

  • Tannenweg, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

Experience a culinary variety with fresh, partly regionally grown ingredients in a cozy and modern interior in the Genusswerkstatt with your friends and family.

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Fleesensee Roastery & Bake Shop

  • Open today
  • Marktplatz, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

Enjoy freshly brewed coffee, coffee specialties, homemade ice cream, fresh baked goods & many other regional delicacies. Opening hours 03.02. - 02.04 | Wed - Sun | 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Homuth farm store

  • Untergöhrener Str., 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

Hofladen Homuth in the Land Fleesensee - incredibly tasty and with a good portion of love, soooo delicious!

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Sandpiper in Klink

  • Open today
  • Am Seeblick, 17192 Klink

Beach bar & event location on the most beautiful beach of the Müritz. A long sandy beach invites you to linger and sunbathe. Beach chairs are available for rent and enjoy great popularity.

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Manor house Zarchlin

  • Dorfstraße, 19395 Zarchlin

Ecologically renovated house with design vacation apartments, seminar room, large kitchen and music rehearsal room. Plain manor house with 100 historic windows in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Awarded the Federal Prize for Craftsmanship in the Preservation of Historical Monuments.

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SBS Yachthafenresort Fleesensee - "simply different".

  • Am Busch, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

The marina is located directly at the Fleesensee in Untergöhren with about 80 permanent and 20 guest berths as well as full service around the boat.

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Country inn Wirtshaus zur Eibe

  • Hoher Damm, 17194 Jabel

The country inn is centrally located on the L 205 of the small village of Jabel, an ideal place to spend relaxing days in the Müritz region. The inn convinces with six cozy double rooms and a good home cooking. The Jabel lake is about 500 meters away.

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