On the trail of rescued brown bears at the bear sanctuary, © Thomas Oppermann
Brown bear Luna bathing in the BÄRENWALD Müritz, © Thomas Oppermann
The exhibition station "Bear den" takes a closer look at the hibernation of bears, © BÄRENWALD Müritz/Sabine Vielmo
A witch's cottage depicted on an eagle's foot enriches the play options in the park, © BÄRENWALD Müritz/Sabine Vielmo
Zoos, animal parks and enclosures, family-friendly, barrier-free, sustainable

Brown bears – all of which came from improperly kept habitats – live in Western Europe’s largest bear sanctuary in the Mecklenburg Lakes. It is open all year round!

Nestling in a green idyll in the very heart of the Mecklenburg Lakes is the BÄRENWALD Müritz – the largest bear sanctuary in Western Europe. Consciously left in its natural state, the brown bears have been living in the forest since 2006.  

The BÄRENWALD is worth visiting all year round with the whole family. A hiking path leads through the forest. There is plenty of space to explore, enjoy and relax while hiking along the 16 km forest area. If no bears are in sight, discover stations full of fascinating information and games. There are plenty of interesting facts but there is also lots of fun to be had. A bear expert is available all year round to take you on special walks and guided tours into the exciting realm of the bears. For our younger visitors, for example, there is the large forest adventure playground, a nature discovery trail with maze and high path as well as a memory game.

The park is one of the most beautiful nature experiences and destinations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Good to know

Ratings
Arrival

Your destination:
BÄRENWALD Müritz
Am Bärenwald 1
17209 Stuer



Route planner:

Plan your journey by car here.

Opening hours
Today, Oct 4, 202509:00 - 18:00 clock
Gültig ab 15. March bis 31. October
Monday 09:00 - 18:00 clock
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00 clock
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00 clock
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00 clock
Friday 09:00 - 18:00 clock
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00 clock
Sunday 09:00 - 18:00 clock
Holiday 09:00 - 18:00 clock
Gültig ab 01. November bis 14. March
Monday 10:00 - 16:00 clock
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00 clock
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00 clock
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 clock
Friday 10:00 - 16:00 clock
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 clock
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00 clock
Holiday 10:00 - 16:00 clock

Events

1 results

  • © BÄRENWALD Müritz

    Festival of lights in the BÄRENWALD Müritz

    • Date: 11/22/25
    • Am Bärenwald, 17209 Stuer

    It's getting dark in the BÄRENWALD, but the lantern walkers big and small are prepared. Equipped with lights, we light up the dark winter night and explore the park by the light of the lanterns.

    Read more: "Festival of lights in the BÄRENWALD Müritz"

Content is loaded

Content is loaded

What's nearby?

To the map
  • Ice rink island city Malchow

    • Schulstraße, 17213 Malchow

    Whether it's a fast-paced skating session, joining in the excitement of ice hockey or dancing at the ice disco, the Malchow ice rink offers variety during your vacation, whether it's summer or winter.

    Read more: "Ice rink island city Malchow"
  • Castle tower Plau am See

    • Open today
    • Burgplatz, 19395 Plau am See

    The castle tower in Plau was built in 1448/49 and is still completely preserved. The 3 m thick walls and the 11 m deep dungeon, as well as the tower ascent, amaze locals and guests alike when they visit.

    Read more: "Castle tower Plau am See"
  • Castle Museum Plau am See

    • Open today
    • 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.

    Read more: "Castle Museum Plau am See"
  • Seehotel Plau am See

    • Hermann-Niemann-Str., 19395 Plau am See

    Make friends out of guests - Leave everyday life behind and immerse yourself in the hospitable atmosphere of our beautifully situated lakeside hotel. The idyllic 4-star hotel, located directly on Lake Plauer See, awaits you in its family atmosphere. Discover the wonderful area around Lake Plauer See.

    Read more: "Seehotel Plau am See"
  • 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.

    Read more: "Tourist information of the island town Malchow"
  • DDR Everyday Life Museum Malchow

    • Open today
    • Kirchenstraße, 17213 Inselstadt Malchow

    The building was inaugurated in 1957 as a "movie palace", but today presents objects from past times.

    Read more: "DDR Everyday Life Museum Malchow"
  • Café Hufschlag at the Zislow horse farm

    • Open today
    • Alter Forsthof, 17209 Zislow

    The cozy Café Hufschlag at the Zislow horse farm serves homemade cakes, changing soups and hot and cold drinks. A child-friendly atmosphere with a reading corner, occasional cultural events and the adjacent horse farm make it a popular destination. The café can also be hired for private events by prior arrangement.

    Read more: "Café Hufschlag at the Zislow horse farm"
  • "Kiek in un wunner di" - Museum of Curiosities

    • Open today
    • Friedrich-Lessen-Weg, 17213 Malchow

    Not far from the monastery church is a museum full of rarities and curiosities from the everyday life of the population of the first half of the 20th century exhibits.

    Read more: ""Kiek in un wunner di" - Museum of Curiosities"
  • Malchow Monastery

    • Open today
    • Kloster, 17213 Malchow

    Go on a journey of discovery in the shadow of the monastery and spend a day in Malchow's impressive monastery complex right on Malchow Lake.

    Read more: "Malchow Monastery"
  • 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.

    Read more: "Pleasure workshop Fleesensee"
  • For the little ones our ponies are the greatest - calm in handling, reliable and safe on the terrain., © Waldhof Bruchmühle

    Forest yard Bruchmühle

    • Open today
    • Bruchmühle, 17213 Fünfseen

    An "island" in the middle of the forest - that is our family-run farm with the osprey as a neighbor. Enjoy a relaxing time in our vacation homes and the extensive riding trails on horseback directly from the farm to the eastern shore of Lake Plauer See.

    Read more: "Forest yard Bruchmühle"
  • Wangelin garden

    • Open today
    • Nachtkoppelweg, 19395 Wangelin

    Observe - grasp - marvel - enjoy in the largest medicinal herb garden in Mecklenburg. In addition to medicinal herbs, you will also find aromatic, magical and dyeing plants, as well as a butterfly garden and a typical North German farm garden. The garden's harvest can be tasted in the garden café and children can let off steam in the playscape.

    Read more: "Wangelin garden"
  • Barefoot adventure trail

    • Open today
    • Ziegeleiweg, 19395 Plau am See

    Barefoot adventure trail in Plau am See

    Read more: "Barefoot adventure trail"
  • © Kurverwaltung Plau am See

    Hotel Haus Sajons

    • Große Burgstraße, 19395 Plau am See

    Set in a listed building, this centrally located hotel offers bright rooms with a flat-screen TV. Lake Plau is just a 10-minute walk away.

    Read more: "Hotel Haus Sajons"
  • Climbing park Plau am See

    • Ziegeleiweg, 19395 Plau am See

    Our climbing park is a special kind of adventure forest: the rope courses lead you through living trees at lofty heights.

    Read more: "Climbing park Plau am See"
  • to the list

    Content is loaded