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
Zoos, animal parks and enclosures, family-friendly, barrier-free

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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  • Foto-Ausstellung "Respekt, Mitgefühl und Verständnis" in der Waldgalerie im BÄRENWALD Müritz // © BÄRENWALD Müritz | Manuela Klier

    Waldgalerie Exhibition "Together in the Forest"

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 6/1/26 to 10/31/26
    • Am Bärenwald, 17209 Stuer

    The Forest Gallery at BÄRENWALD Müritz has kicked off the season with some wonderful new photos. The Forest Gallery is now highlighting the global work of the animal welfare organization VIER PFOTEN.

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  • Exhibits by 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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  • © 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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  • © VOLLTREFFER

    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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  • © Jonas Kurverwaltung

    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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  • © Tourist-Information Malchow

    Angel Garden at Malchow Monastery

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17213 Malchow

    The Engel Garden next to the Malchow Monastery has existed for 200 years.

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  • The manor house // © Jürgen Höfer

    Manor house Lexow

    • Dorfstraße, 17209 Walow-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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  • Marina and sailing school Plau am See

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Seestraße, 19395 Plau am See

    The marina is located on the western shore of Lake Plau south of Plau am See. The oldest sailing school in Mecklenburg is also located here.

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  • Climbing park in Plau am See // © Kletterpark Plau am See

    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.

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  • St. Oberholz Retreat, Woldzegarten

    • Walower Straße, 17209 Leizen

    The St. Oberholz Retreat is a hotel in Woldzegarten in Mecklenburg, around an hour and a half's drive from Berlin and two hours from Hamburg. The hotel is run by the St. Oberholz Group from Berlin.

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  • 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.

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  • Barefoot adventure trail

    • Open today
    • Ziegeleiweg, 19395 Plau am See

    Barefoot adventure trail in Plau am See

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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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  • © 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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  • © Michael Frahm

    Resort Manor Sparow

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    • 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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  • © Tourist-Information Malchow

    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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