Mecklenburg Switzerland

Vacation in the vast Solitude of Nature with Numerous Castles and Manor Houses

View of Teterow castle wall island from a drone, © TMV/Gohlke

Mecklenburg Switzerland

Vacation in the vast Solitude of Nature with Numerous Castles and Manor Houses

Mecklenburg Switzerland is the vacation destination of choice for those who want to recharge their batteries in seclusion. With its unspoiled nature, the sparsely populated region offers an ideal retreat for hikers and nature lovers.

Mecklenburg Switzerland is the vacation destination of choice for those who want to recharge their batteries in seclusion. With its unspoiled nature, the sparsely populated region offers an ideal retreat for hikers and nature lovers.

Unexpected perspectives are revealed behind every hill and beyond every bend in the road. Golden-yellow fields of rape intermingle with the lush green grazings, deep-blue lakes with the shady forests. Poppies and cornflowers edge the fields, gnarled fruit trees and mighty chestnut trees line the avenues. A long-forgotten world is to be found in the villages – where brick barns are often larger than the churches.

A Back-to-Nature-Experience

Just south of the long, sandy Baltic coast beaches and the tourist islands of Rügen and Usedom , and north of the region's Lake District is Mecklenburg Switzerland. This is an area of rolling farmland, castles, large stately homes and pretty villages with white buildings and red roofs. It's the ideal place to come if you wish to relax, take it easy and explore the countryside and nature reserves at your own pace. It's just a short drive to the coastal attractions and also to the lakes with fishing, boating and sailing; the perfect combination of two different types of holiday in one location.

Mecklenburg Switzerland for active holidays

Although this is a laid-back, quiet corner of the region, that doesn't mean there's nothing to do. There are many castles and stately homes in Mecklenburg Switzerland, most of which stand in extensive wooded parkland. Or why not take a trip to a nature reserve or wildlife park, where you can see creatures as diverse as wolves and birds. The countryside is perhaps best experienced on foot or by bike, giving you time to stop and admire the views before dropping into a local inn for some great local wine and foods.

However, Mecklenburg Switzerland enchants not only with its graceful nature, but also with its cultural richness. Between the sparkling waters and wooded hills, visitors will always find manor houses and castles with old parks and gardens , as well as an incredible wealth of cultural monuments and art treasures, museums and galleries.

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Which Places Should You Visit?

 

Teterow

The Bergring town of Teterow is a well-known destination among motorsport fans: the Bergring race attracts racing enthusiasts from all over the world to the town every year. In addition to motor sports, Teterow and its surroundings also have a lot up their sleeves for those interested in hiking and culture - unspoiled cycling and hiking trails as well as centuries-old castles and manor houses are waiting to be explored.

Malchin

Surrounded by the Malchin and Kummerow lakes, leisure time captains can fully pursue their passion during a visit to Malchin. For those interested in history, a visit to the local history museum located in the old town mill is also recommended, which features a permanent exhibition on Siegfrid Marcus, the inventor of the world's first gasoline-powered vehicle.

Güstrow

Güstrow has preserved its historic town center: here, classical brick Gothic impresses alongside buildings from the Renaissance period. The sculptor Ernst Barlach has also left his mark on his former hometown - works by the famous artist can be found everywhere, and cultural vacationers can also visit his studio.

Dargun

In the 16th century the princes of Mecklenburg-Güstrow settled in the former monastery town. Today, the listed ruins of the former castle and monastery remind visitors of the town's proud past. The cultural achievements can also be admired on one of the numerous hiking routes that lead through the adjacent nature park "Mecklenburgische Schweiz und Kummerower See" - on the large and small castle tour, you will pass the sublime castles that characterize the landscape of the region.

What Activities Can You Do?

 

Hiking Trips and Bike Tours

With its hilly landscape, Mecklenburg Switzerland is the ideal starting point for varied cycling and hiking excursions. Past imposing castles from times long past, along sparkling lakes or through dense forests in the Mecklenburg Switzerland Nature Park, the path leads through the region's picture-perfect flora.

Water Adventures on the Peene and Lake Malchin

Lake Malchin and the Peene area around Lake Kummerow can be used for boating and sailing excursions. Those who are just starting to sail can learn the basics in Malchin. For the adventurous, there are exciting discovery tours on the Peene by canoe, raft or houseboat.

Visit the Annual Hill Climb Race in Teterow

Every year at Whitsun, Teterow becomes a pilgrimage site for motor sports enthusiasts: then the Bergring race attracts fans from all over the world to the hilly landscape of Mecklenburg Switzerland. In addition to the motorcycle race, which has now been taking place for 90 years, cult races such as the Rust'n'Dust Jalopy with historic racing cars from the 1940s and 1950s also attract fans.

Vintage Car Meetings

In addition to regular motor sports races, valuable collector's items from automobile history can be admired at the Sternberg Classic Car Museum and at regional classic car meetings. Vacationers who own a classic car themselves will find the roads leading through nature parks and along the German Avenue Road a dreamlike setting for extensive rides.

Events in Mecklenburg Switzerland

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Public night watchman tour

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Public guided tour of the city

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Dharma Yoga for beginners:inside with Nico

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Christmas market Hanseatic city of Demmin

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Wolf walk at dusk in the Wildpark-MV

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The Original Musical Dinner

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The Original Musical Dinner

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Gessin game night

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Children's town rally through the climatic health resort Krakow am See

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Meseum visit

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Mecklenburg Switzerland and its most famous Attractions

 

Güstrow Castle

Güstrow Castle is considered one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. Largely preserved in its original state, it captivates history and culture lovers.

Ernst Barlach Museums Güstrow - Studio House

The studio house of the most important sculptor of German Expressionism, Ernst Barlach (1870-1938), is dedicated to the life and work of the artist in its exhibition. Those interested in art and culture will find one of the largest collections of his works here.

Game Park MV

Those planning a family vacation in Mecklenburg Switzerland should pay a visit to the Wildpark-MV: On about 200 hectares, wolves, bears and lynxes, among others, can be observed. You can get especially close to them by spending the night in the wolf hut in the middle of the wolf enclosure.

Teterow Castle Wall Island

Nature lovers and those interested in history will find an idyllic natural paradise on Burgwallinsel in Lake Teterow, which has been designated a cultural asset by UNESCO. Slavs settled here in the 9th century. Remains of the former refuge they built are still preserved today and can be visited.

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Manor house Alt Sührkow

  • Schloßstraße, 17166 Alt-Sührkow

Looking back at Alt Sührkow in the time around 1990, sometimes the fairy tale of the ugly duckling that finally became a beautiful swan comes to mind. In other words, some dreams can come true ...Enjoy regional cuisine!

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© Jana Koch

Memorial Teterow

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Zum Ehrenmal, 17166 Teterow

Simple, true and personal memorial to 300 members of the Teterow parish who died in World War 1.

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© Flussentdecker

River explorers: houseboat and motor yacht rentals

  • Loitzer Str., 17109 Demmin

Take a houseboat or boat across the Peene River and enjoy nature.

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Schlitz Castle Landscape Park

  • Burg Schlitz, 17166 Hohen Demzin

The 180ha English landscape park surrounding Schlitz Castle was designed by the owner himself, Count Hans von Schlitz.

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© Märchengarten GbR

Fairy Garden Brasserie and Village Shop

  • Dorfstraße, 17153 Grammentin

The brasserie offers Italian cuisine in a beautiful ambience indoors or outdoors on a green terrace overlooking the sunset behind the Kummerow Lake.

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© TI Krakow am See

Old school Krakow on the lake

  • Open today
  • Schulplatz, 18292 Krakow am See

Experience tradition in the "Old School", which was extensively renovated in 1998 and houses the library, the local history room and the printing museum.

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© Orlowski

Restaurant and Hostel Am Hafen - Neukalen

  • Am Hafen, 17154 Neukalen

At the idyllic harbor in Neukalen you can enjoy delicious food here in the restaurant and on the terrace!

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Klax Nature and Environment Camp, © Klax

Klax Nature and Environment Camp

  • Feldweg, 17194 Klocksin

Between Lake Malchin, Lake Kölpin and the Müritz, in the midst of beautiful old Mecklenburg villages stretches a wide, breathtaking landscape with lots of water, forest and meadows - the ideal place for unforgettable nature experiences!

Read more: "Klax Nature and Environment Camp"
Lühburg Castle and Palace Park, © Schloss Lühburg

Lühburg Castle

  • Lühburg, 17179 Walkendorf

Mecklenburg ParkLand: old manor houses, open manors, parks & gardens, moat, island, nature, vastness, tranquility, ambience, sightseeing, cycling, bathing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding - or just enjoy: relax in your favorite apartment at Schloss Lühburg, our guest service is prepared for almost all wishes.

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Welshof Schliemann

  • Dorfstr., 17139 Faulenrost

Mecklenburg's first hereditary fish farm has been offering fish for four generations. In addition to the cozy restaurant "Zum Fischer Fritz" you can buy fresh and smoked fish in the farm store or spend the night in the vacation apartment....

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Country house Levitzow

  • An der Landstraße, 17168 Levitzow

On the edge of the Mecklenburg Switzerland and Lake Kummerow Nature Park, surrounded by meadows, forests & fields, not far from the B 108 lies our small, family-run country hotel. Enjoy your vacation in the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with us.

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Pet park Lelkendorf

  • Peeneweg, 17168 Lelkendorf

Lelkendorf Domestic Animal Park - a themed animal park!conservation park and breeding center for old and endangered breeds of domestic and farm animals.

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Spa forest Krakow on the lake

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Jörnbergweg, 18292 Krakow am See

Krakow am See shows itself from its greenest side. The wooded areas of the three peninsulas Lehmwerder, Ehmkwerder and Jörnberg - a tongue of land extending far out onto Krakow Lake - form the Krakow spa forest.

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Boitin manor house

  • Hofstraße, 18249 Boitin

Former estate domain house of the Rühn monastery - today a venue for events, open house for MittSommerRemise and Schlösserherbst and guided tours of the estate house also possible by appointment.

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View of the fishing yard from the jetty, © Müritzfischer

Fishermen's farm Krakow on the lake

  • Goetheallee, 18292 Krakow am See

An idyllic fishing farm, directly on the water and yet in the city. An ideal destination for fish lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. Enjoy the unobstructed view of Krakow Lake with a fish sandwich and a cool drink.

Read more: "Fishermen's farm Krakow on the lake"
© Milchhof Alt Sührkow

Manor house Alt Sührkow

  • Schloßstraße, 17166 Alt-Sührkow

Looking back at Alt Sührkow in the time around 1990, sometimes the fairy tale of the ugly duckling that finally became a beautiful swan comes to mind. In other words, some dreams can come true ...Enjoy regional cuisine!

Read more: "Manor house Alt Sührkow"
© Jana Koch

Memorial Teterow

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Zum Ehrenmal, 17166 Teterow

Simple, true and personal memorial to 300 members of the Teterow parish who died in World War 1.

Read more: "Memorial Teterow"
© Flussentdecker

River explorers: houseboat and motor yacht rentals

  • Loitzer Str., 17109 Demmin

Take a houseboat or boat across the Peene River and enjoy nature.

Read more: "River explorers: houseboat and motor yacht rentals"
© TMV/Gohlke

Schlitz Castle Landscape Park

  • Burg Schlitz, 17166 Hohen Demzin

The 180ha English landscape park surrounding Schlitz Castle was designed by the owner himself, Count Hans von Schlitz.

Read more: "Schlitz Castle Landscape Park"
© Märchengarten GbR

Fairy Garden Brasserie and Village Shop

  • Dorfstraße, 17153 Grammentin

The brasserie offers Italian cuisine in a beautiful ambience indoors or outdoors on a green terrace overlooking the sunset behind the Kummerow Lake.

Read more: "Fairy Garden Brasserie and Village Shop"
© TI Krakow am See

Old school Krakow on the lake

  • Open today
  • Schulplatz, 18292 Krakow am See

Experience tradition in the "Old School", which was extensively renovated in 1998 and houses the library, the local history room and the printing museum.

Read more: "Old school Krakow on the lake"
© Orlowski

Restaurant and Hostel Am Hafen - Neukalen

  • Am Hafen, 17154 Neukalen

At the idyllic harbor in Neukalen you can enjoy delicious food here in the restaurant and on the terrace!

Read more: "Restaurant and Hostel Am Hafen - Neukalen"
Klax Nature and Environment Camp, © Klax

Klax Nature and Environment Camp

  • Feldweg, 17194 Klocksin

Between Lake Malchin, Lake Kölpin and the Müritz, in the midst of beautiful old Mecklenburg villages stretches a wide, breathtaking landscape with lots of water, forest and meadows - the ideal place for unforgettable nature experiences!

Read more: "Klax Nature and Environment Camp"
Lühburg Castle and Palace Park, © Schloss Lühburg

Lühburg Castle

  • Lühburg, 17179 Walkendorf

Mecklenburg ParkLand: old manor houses, open manors, parks & gardens, moat, island, nature, vastness, tranquility, ambience, sightseeing, cycling, bathing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding - or just enjoy: relax in your favorite apartment at Schloss Lühburg, our guest service is prepared for almost all wishes.

Read more: "Lühburg Castle"
© TMV/Gohlke

Welshof Schliemann

  • Dorfstr., 17139 Faulenrost

Mecklenburg's first hereditary fish farm has been offering fish for four generations. In addition to the cozy restaurant "Zum Fischer Fritz" you can buy fresh and smoked fish in the farm store or spend the night in the vacation apartment....

Read more: "Welshof Schliemann"
© Landhaus Levitzow

Country house Levitzow

  • An der Landstraße, 17168 Levitzow

On the edge of the Mecklenburg Switzerland and Lake Kummerow Nature Park, surrounded by meadows, forests & fields, not far from the B 108 lies our small, family-run country hotel. Enjoy your vacation in the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with us.

Read more: "Country house Levitzow"
© TMV/Gohlke

Pet park Lelkendorf

  • Peeneweg, 17168 Lelkendorf

Lelkendorf Domestic Animal Park - a themed animal park!conservation park and breeding center for old and endangered breeds of domestic and farm animals.

Read more: "Pet park Lelkendorf"
© Touristinformation

Spa forest Krakow on the lake

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Jörnbergweg, 18292 Krakow am See

Krakow am See shows itself from its greenest side. The wooded areas of the three peninsulas Lehmwerder, Ehmkwerder and Jörnberg - a tongue of land extending far out onto Krakow Lake - form the Krakow spa forest.

Read more: "Spa forest Krakow on the lake"
© Sphinx ET

Boitin manor house

  • Hofstraße, 18249 Boitin

Former estate domain house of the Rühn monastery - today a venue for events, open house for MittSommerRemise and Schlösserherbst and guided tours of the estate house also possible by appointment.

Read more: "Boitin manor house"
View of the fishing yard from the jetty, © Müritzfischer

Fishermen's farm Krakow on the lake

  • Goetheallee, 18292 Krakow am See

An idyllic fishing farm, directly on the water and yet in the city. An ideal destination for fish lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. Enjoy the unobstructed view of Krakow Lake with a fish sandwich and a cool drink.

Read more: "Fishermen's farm Krakow on the lake"
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