Located directly on the Berlin-Copenhagen long-distance cycle path, Ankershagen Church invites you on a short journey through time and space. One of the oldest village churches in Mecklenburg, full of fascinating paintings, medieval art and a peaceful atmosphere. Ideal for a break - to discover, pause and move on.
Welcome to Ankershagen church
The church of Ankershagen - one of the oldest village churches in Mecklenburg - awaits you in the middle of the idyllic Mecklenburg Lake District. It was consecrated back in 1266 - and to this day it exudes a special calm and history that you can sense as soon as you enter.
The church, built from fieldstone and with a half-timbered tower added later, is a two-aisled hall church with impressive neo-Gothic furnishings. The oldest part, the choir, even dates back to the early 13th century. Be fascinated by the unusual ceiling paintings - their depictions are unique, and an accompanying exhibition invites you to discover their possible meanings. On the east wall you will find impressive frescoes from the 15th century - including the St. George fresco with St. George fighting the dragon.
There is also plenty to discover inside: a wooden baptismal font from the 17th century, an expressive crucifix corpus from the 15th century and an altarpiece with the biblical scene of the resurrection of Lazarus. Music lovers will be delighted by the Lütkemüller organ - a valuable instrument from 1874 that is regularly played at church services and concerts.
The Ankershagen church is not only a place of history, but also a place of tranquillity - it is a certified cycle path church and is located directly on the Berlin-Copenhagen long-distance cycle path. Whether you are looking for a short break, want to stop for some peace and quiet or simply want to be inspired - you are welcome here. There is a small reading room, a rest area and lots of information about the region.
