hospital stop

Arrive! // © M. Rossnagel — ©© M. Rossnagel

Take a break! // © G. Hägele — ©© G. Hägele

Rest at the "hospital stop" for pilgrims and cyclists on the Way of St. James, St. Bridget's Pilgrimage Route and the long-distance cycle paths (Berlin-Copenhagen and Hamburg-Rügen), a place to rest, relax and recharge your batteries in the spirit of the foundation's historical mission

A time-honored site - with a new idea. With the haltepunkt hospital, Bützow has another inviting place - for guests and locals alike. It is a place that reaches far back into the history of Bützow. The Hospital zum Heiligen Geist Foundation, which has realized this project, has existed in this town for centuries. Bützow and the foundation's grounds are located on several pilgrimage routes, cycle paths and hiking trails, most prominently the Berlin-Copenhagen Cycle Route. A special place has been created here for the town and its guests. Rest for body and soul - that should be possible here. Rest for the weary and burdened. Not just with a hiking rucksack and panniers. But also loaded with everything that life and everyday life heaves onto our backs. There is a chapel and a rest room - freely accessible through a time lock. Pick up a pilgrim's seal, fill a water bottle, light a candle, take a break, learn something about history - all this is possible here. Welcome to the hospital stop!

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haltepunkt hospital - Stiftung Hospital zum Heiligen Geist Bützow

Pferdemarkt 5
18246 Bützow

johanna.levetzow@elkm.de
+49 3846 12888

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Ansicht des Naturdorfes Eickhof, inmitten des Sternberger Seenland // © Naturdorf Eickhof/ Abeln — ©© Naturdorf Eickhof/ Abeln

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