Krakow am See is one of the municipalities in the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature and Star Park—the first certified star park in northern Germany. Its international recognition as an “International Dark Sky Park” was officially confirmed in late 2025/early 2026. The Star Park encompasses 16 municipalities in the Mecklenburg Lake District and is characterized by: very low light pollution, extensive forest and lake landscapes, and a population density of only about 9 inhabitants per km². As a result, exceptionally clear starry skies are visible there—including the Milky Way with the naked eye under good conditions. In and around Krakow am See, there are several official stargazing spots equipped with lounge chairs, information boards, and themed stations. The certification was granted following years of measures to combat light pollution. These included, among other things, the conversion of approximately 600 streetlights to shielded, night-friendly lighting systems. At the stargazing site on Krakower Obersee, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the nature reserve during the day. Under the covered area with seating, you can let your gaze wander across the lake and relax, or use binoculars to watch waterfowl. This site is dedicated to Dr. Neubauer, the long-time nature reserve manager.
From Krakow am See via the Mölln district, or via the B103/L37 coming from Plau am See, drive to Bossow; take the Oberseeweg exit toward Krakow am See; continue on Oberseeweg for about 2 km to the Dr. Neubauer Blick observation deck.
