The brown bear sits calmly on the meadow, its thick fur glistening in the light that falls through the treetops. In the Müritz Bear Sanctuary near Stuer, rescued bears find a species-appropriate home in 16 hectares of forest. Here you can observe how the animals live in their natural rhythm - a touching nature experience. // © 1000seen.de
The visitor center of the Müritz Bear Sanctuary is nestled between dense forest and wide open skies. From here, paths lead through the 16-hectare protected area near Stuer, where rescued brown bears find a new life. An excursion destination that brings nature conservation to life and invites you to marvel. // © 1000seen.de
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
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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.

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  • © BÄRENWALD Müritz | Manuela Klier

    Easter treasure hunt in the BÄRENWALD Müritz

    • Date: Today
    • Am Bärenwald, 17209 Stuer

    The Easter Bunny will also this year distribute his Easter eggs here and there in the BÄRENWALD Müritz. Come by and go on an Easter treasure hunt with your children on April 9 and 10, 2023. Will you find all the Easter eggs?

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  • © BÄRENWALD Müritz | Manuela Klier

    Spring awakening in the BÄRENWALD

    • Date: 4/25/26
    • Am Bärenwald, 17209 Stuer

    Winter is over, spring is beginning, our bears have ended their hibernation! We want to celebrate this: with special guided tours through our park, but also with various hands-on activities in and around our visitor center.

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  • Brown bear Dasha in the BÄRENWALD Müritz // © BÄRENWALD Müritz | Riccardo und Marie Maywald

    Nature discovery day: Get out into nature!

    • Date: 6/20/26
    • Am Bärenwald, 17209 Stuer

    Experience nature in a whole new way and be enchanted by its diversity. Discover the beauty of nature with all your senses on Saturday, 17.05.2025. At our interactive hands-on stations, you can change your perspective and have new experiences with your whole body.

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  • © Fleesensee Alpakas

    Fleesensee Alpacas

    • Lebbiner Str., 17213 Penkow

    Small alpaca farm with farm store in Penkow that specializes in offering various recreational activities, health prevention and animal assisted therapy with alpacas.

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  • © Thorsten Falk, Seehotel 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.

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  • Ausstellungsstücke von Dr. Ernst Alban // © Jörn Lehmann

    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.

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  • © Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

    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.

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  • © Tourist-Information Malchow

    Tourist information of the island town Malchow

    • Closed 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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  • © Michael Frahm

    Resort Manor Sparow

    • Temporarily closed
    • Sparow, 17214 Sparow

    The Sparow Estate is located in the middle of the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heath Nature Park with the adjacent Müritz National Park.

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  • © Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

    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.

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  • 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.

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  • © Landurlaub M-V e.V./ Anika Weisbrich

    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.

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  • Historische Ansicht des Kloster Malchows // © Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

    Malchow Monastery Art Museum

    • Open today
    • Kloster, 17213 Malchow

    The Malchow Monastery Art Museum is located in historically renovated rooms where works of art are presented in their uniqueness. The history of regional artists becomes a tangible experience.

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  • © Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

    "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.

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  • © Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

    Mecklenburg Organ Museum

    • Open today
    • Kloster, 17213 Malchow

    The largest organ museum in northern Germany invites you to examine and listen to the most beautiful organs.

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  • 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.

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  • Das Gutshaus // © Jürgen Höfer

    Manor house Lexow

    • Dorfstraße, 17213 Lexow

    A simple manor house, very tastefully renovated in a dreamlike location in the Mecklenburg Lake District with vacation apartments and bed & breakfast rooms, a small café and restaurant. Ideal also for small groups and workations.

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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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