A vacation at FerienGut Dalwitz offers its guests souvenirs of a very special kind—and plenty to fill their “suitcase of longings,” such as the buzzing of bees in the lush farm garden, the clattering of storks, the clatter of hooves on the old cobblestones, and the sweeping views during a horseback ride through nature.....
The Dalwitz Vacation Estate is a huge adventure playground—and not just for the little ones: Where else can guests feel like real cowboys and help herd cattle on horseback? For those less experienced, the estate’s own breeding farm, “La Primera,” offers genuine South American Criollo horses for Western-style riding in the gaucho tradition. Meanwhile, aspiring young riders find joy in spending hours grooming and petting the horses or taking riding lessons. For many young guests, however, simply being able to run wild across the grounds is enough.
Charming names like “Hofmeisterwohnung” or “Jägerkate” bear witness to the former use of the now-historic buildings that house the vacation apartments. Lovingly renovated and decorated in a country house style, the furnishings clearly bear the signature of the estate’s owner, Lucy von Bassewitz, and her Uruguayan heritage; a touch of “estancia” exudes South American flair in the bright and individually furnished rooms. The atmosphere at FerienGut Dalwitz is relaxed and family-friendly. Particularly popular is the “Asado,” the barbecue held in the summer when the weather is nice, which Lucy von Bassewitz also brought with her from her homeland to Mecklenburg. Another gathering spot is the “Remise,” the farm restaurant located in the old horse stable.
Gut Dalwitz is a full-time working farm. Crop farming and livestock raising aren’t just a backdrop for the vacation—they’re at the heart of an ecological and nature-oriented farming system. Guests have the opportunity to experience a modern farm that completely avoids the use of chemicals and genetic engineering.
- Lungeing lesson: suitable for all age groups
- Private lessons: up to Class M, for all riders
- Group lessons: up to Class M, dressage and jumping, max. 4 people
- Western riding: for recreational riders,
- Trail riding: Day rides for experienced riders with a guide
- Training: Breaking in young horses
- Correcting horses’ movements
- Special features: Weekly hunting training with the dogs of the Mecklenburg pack
- Indoor arena: 40 x 20 m, sand surface
- Riding arena: Riding arena with obstacles, 40 x 80 m, sand surface, grass trail course
- Instruction by qualified staff: Master Equine Managers and Equine Technicians, Level B Trainers, riding, competitive sports
- School horses/ponies: 30 horses ranging from 100 to 178 cm, Criollos, warmbloods, Welsh ponies
- Rental horses/ponies: 3, 164 cm, hunting horses
- Guest horse stalls in the stable: 4–15 depending on the season, 3.5 x 4 m,
- Feed for guest horses: Fed twice daily with forage and concentrated feed; self-watering troughs
- Official riding and driving trails: Network of riding trails around Gut Dalwitz, 5 cross-country routes up to 25 km long leading to the various surrounding manor houses
- Directions: If you’re coming from Hamburg: Take the A20 from Lübeck toward Stralsund, and at the Tessin exit, turn left toward Gnoien; after passing the village of Basse, turn right toward Walkendorf; after Walkendorf, you’ll arrive in Dalwitz. If you’re coming from Berlin: Take the A19 from Berlin toward Rostock; take the Glasewitz exit, turn right toward Plaaz. Continue until you reach a T-intersection with the B108, then turn right and immediately left into Neu Heinde; after 80 meters, turn left toward Prebberede. In Prebberede, turn left again until you reach Dalwitz.
- Passenger and/or Luggage Transfer: Transfer from Laage Airport, Laage Train Station, Tessin, Gnoien, and Rostock
- What We Offer: Farm store with farm-fresh products, such as meat, game, preserves, honey, and books; free farm tours for guests by appointment; garden where guests can pick their own berries
