Mecklenburg Switzerland

Q: What activities can you do in Mecklenburg Switzerland?

Hiking excursions and bike tours With its hilly landscape, Mecklenburg Switzerland is the ideal starting point for varied cycling and hiking excursions. Past imposing castles from times long past, along sparkling lakes or through dense forests in the Mecklenburg Switzerland Nature Park, the trail leads through the region's picture-book flora. Water adventures on the Peene and Lake Malchin Lake Malchin and the Peene area around Lake Kummerow can be used for boating and sailing excursions. If you are just starting out with sailing, you can learn the basics in Malchin. Adventure-seekers can embark on exciting discovery tours on the Peene by canoe, raft or houseboat. Oldtimer meeting In addition to regular motorsport races, valuable collector's items from automotive history can be admired in the Sternberg Classic Car Museum and at regional classic car meetings. Holidaymakers who own a classic car themselves will find the roads leading through nature parks and along the German avenues a wonderful backdrop for long drives.

Q: Which places should you visit in Mecklenburg Switzerland?

Teterow The Bergring town of Teterow is a well-known destination among motorsport fans: the Bergring race attracts racing fans from all over the world to the town every year. In addition to motorsport, Teterow and its surroundings also have plenty to offer hiking and culture enthusiasts - natural cycling and hiking trails as well as centuries-old castles and manor houses are just waiting to be explored. Malchin Surrounded by Lake Malchin and Lake Kummerow, leisure enthusiasts can indulge their passion during a visit to Malchin. Those interested in history should also visit the local history museum in the old town mill, which has a permanent exhibition on Siegfrid Marcus, the inventor of the world's first petrol-powered vehicle. Güstrow Güstrow has preserved its historic town center: here, classic brick Gothic architecture stands alongside buildings from the Renaissance period. Sculptor Ernst Barlach has also left his mark on his former home town – works by the famous artist can be found everywhere and cultural tourists can also visit his studio.Dargun The princes of Mecklenburg-Güstrow settled in the former monastery town in the 16th century. Today, the listed ruins of the former castle and monastery complex are a reminder of the town's proud past. The cultural achievements can also be admired on one of the numerous hiking trails that lead through the adjacent nature park "Mecklenburgische Schweiz und Kummerower See" (Mecklenburg Switzerland and Lake Kummerow), taking you past the sublime castles that characterize the region's landscape.

Surprising perspectives open up again and again behind every hill and every bend. Bright yellow rapeseed fields alternate with lush green pastures, deep blue lakes with shady woodlands. Corn poppies and cornflowers line the fields, gnarled fruit trees and mighty chestnuts line the roads. A world long thought lost can be found in the villages, where the brick barns are often larger than the churches.

Mecklenburg Switzerland not only enchants visitors with its charming nature, but also with its cultural wealth. Between the glistening waters and wooded hills, visitors will always find Manor houses and castles with old as well as an incredible wealth of cultural monuments and art treasures, museums and galleries.

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Mecklenburg Switzerland and its most famous Attractions

Güstrow Castle

Güstrow Castle is considered one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. Largely preserved in its original state, it captivates history and culture lovers.

Ernst Barlach Museums Güstrow - Studio House

The studio house of the most important sculptor of German Expressionism, Ernst Barlach (1870-1938), is dedicated to the life and work of the artist in its exhibition. Those interested in art and culture will find one of the largest collections of his works here.

Game Park MV

Those planning a family vacation in Mecklenburg Switzerland should pay a visit to the Wildpark-MV: On about 200 hectares, wolves, bears and lynxes, among others, can be observed. You can get especially close to them by spending the night in the wolf hut in the middle of the wolf enclosure.

Teterow Castle Wall Island

Nature lovers and those interested in history will find an idyllic natural paradise on Burgwallinsel in Lake Teterow, which has been designated a cultural asset by UNESCO. Slavs settled here in the 9th century. Remains of the former refuge they built are still preserved today and can be visited.

Your questions about Mecklenburg Switzerland

What is Mecklenburg Switzerland and what makes it special?

Mecklenburg Switzerland is a largely unpopulated natural region in the south-east of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - characterized by gentle hills, deep blue lakes and historic manor houses. Ideal for slowing down, for hikers, cyclists and those interested in culture.

What activities can you do in Mecklenburg Switzerland?

Hiking excursions and bike tours

With its hilly landscape, Mecklenburg Switzerland is the ideal starting point for varied cycling and hiking excursions. Past imposing castles from times long past, along sparkling lakes or through dense forests in the Mecklenburg Switzerland Nature Park, the trail leads through the region's picture-book flora.

Water adventures on the Peene and Lake Malchin

Lake Malchin and the Peene area around Lake Kummerow can be used for boating and sailing excursions. If you are just starting out with sailing, you can learn the basics in Malchin. Adventure-seekers can embark on exciting discovery tours on the Peene by canoe, raft or houseboat.

Oldtimer meeting

In addition to regular motorsport races, valuable collector's items from automotive history can be admired in the Sternberg Classic Car Museum and at regional classic car meetings. Holidaymakers who own a classic car themselves will find the roads leading through nature parks and along the German avenues a wonderful backdrop for long drives.

When does the hill climb race in Teterow take place?

The legendary Bergring motorcycle race is held every year at Whitsun - a highlight among motorsport fans with historical flair.

Which cultural sights should not be missed?

Güstrow Castle (Renaissance castle), Ernst Barlach Studio House, Teterow Castle Island (9th century), Dargun Monastery/Castle Ruins, Mitsuko Castle (Japan Museum & Contemporary Art).

Is the region also suitable for families?

Absolutely! The Wildpark-MV offers encounters with wolves, bears and lynxes - even overnight stays in the wolf lodge are possible. There are also beach resorts (e.g. Dargun), child-friendly accommodation and boat offers.

Are there museums with a special focus?

Yes, the local history museum in Malchin (discovered by Siegfried Marcus), the Barlach Studio House in Güstrow, Mitsuko Castle as a Japanese museum and the Städtische Galerie Wollhalle in Güstrow.

Which places should you visit in Mecklenburg Switzerland?

Teterow

The Bergring town of Teterow is a well-known destination among motorsport fans: the Bergring race attracts racing fans from all over the world to the town every year. In addition to motorsport, Teterow and its surroundings also have plenty to offer hiking and culture enthusiasts - natural cycling and hiking trails as well as centuries-old castles and manor houses are just waiting to be explored.

Malchin

Surrounded by Lake Malchin and Lake Kummerow, leisure enthusiasts can indulge their passion during a visit to Malchin. Those interested in history should also visit the local history museum in the old town mill, which has a permanent exhibition on Siegfrid Marcus, the inventor of the world's first petrol-powered vehicle.

Güstrow

Güstrow has preserved its historic town center: here, classic brick Gothic architecture stands alongside buildings from the Renaissance period. Sculptor Ernst Barlach has also left his mark on his former home town – works by the famous artist can be found everywhere and cultural tourists can also visit his studio.

Dargun

The princes of Mecklenburg-Güstrow settled in the former monastery town in the 16th century. Today, the listed ruins of the former castle and monastery complex are a reminder of the town's proud past. The cultural achievements can also be admired on one of the numerous hiking trails that lead through the adjacent nature park "Mecklenburgische Schweiz und Kummerower See" (Mecklenburg Switzerland and Lake Kummerow), taking you past the sublime castles that characterize the region's landscape.