The Mecklenburg Switzerland lies in the middle of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and includes the area around Teterow and Malchin.
South of Mecklenburg Switzerland borders the Mecklenburg Lake District. Malchiner and Kummerower See lie directly south of the actual range of hills, which goes back to the last ice age. The charm of this landscape is revealed in the green, cultivated landscape. Forests, wide fields, green hills and lakes determine the landscape. By the way, Mecklenburg Switzerland consists of 10 percent water and 19 percent forest areas.
places
Cities and municipalities in this landscape are:
- Alt Sührkow
- Dahmen
- Dargun
- Great Roge
- Big wokers
- Guestrow, the "Barlachstadt" does not belong to Mecklenburg Switzerland in the narrower sense, but lies directly on its western edge.
- High demzin
- Krakow am See
- Langhagen
- Lelkendorf
- Malchin
- Recalculation
- Remplin
- Schorssow
- Stavenhagen
- Sukow-Levitzow
- Teterow
- Thürkow
Other goals
background
The name was given in 1811 when the foundation stone of Schlitz Castle (8 km south of Teterow) embossed. Duke Georg stayed among the invited guests and delightedly described this landscape as Mecklenburg Switzerland.
Mecklenburg Switzerland is one of 187 Switzerland known worldwide - 63 of them are in Germany alone. In 1992, the Bern artist Georg Steinemann created a sculpture made of stones from 44 "Swiss" in 32 countries on all continents, which stands in front of the Federal Palace in Bern. A stone came among other things. from Mecklenburg Switzerland. On this occasion, a sign was set up on the Röthelberg on the edge of Schlitz Castle with a reference to Switzerland (832 km as the crow flies).
language
High German is mostly spoken, but older residents in rural areas speak Low German.
getting there
By plane
The closest commercial airports are the Rostock Airport
(IATA: RLG) and the Berlin Brandenburg Airport(IATA: BER).
By train
Mecklenburg Switzerland is served by the regional express line RE4 (Lübeck – Bützow – Güstrow – Neubrandenburg – Pasewalk – Stettin, only every second train goes to Lübeck or Stettin). This stops in Güstrow, Priemerburg, Lalendorf, Neu Wokern, Teterow, Malchin and Stavenhagen. The RE5 (Rostock-Neustrelitz-Berlin-Elsterwerda) also stops in Güstrow and Langhagen. Plaaz, Primerburg and Güstrow can also be reached with the Rostock S-Bahn line S3.
The next long-distance traffic stops are Waren (Müritz), Bützow and Rostock.
The journey from Rostock takes about 20 (Güstrow) to 55 minutes (Teterow), from Neubrandenburg 35-45 minutes, from Schwerin around 1 (Güstrow) to 1:40 hours (Teterow, change in Bützow), from Hamburg 2 hours . (Güstrow) up to 2:45 hours (Teterow, both via Bützow), from Berlin 2:20 hours (Güstrow) to 2:40 hours (Malchin via Neubrandenburg).
In the street
The next motorway connections are on the A19 (Berlin – Rostock; exits Linsow, Krakow am See or Guestrow).
The federal highways B104 (Schwerin – Güstrow – Neubrandenburg) and B108 (Waren (Müritz) –Teterow – Laage) run through Mecklenburg Switzerland itself, along with the B103 (Rostock – Güstrow – Pritzwalk) and B110 (Rostock – Demmin) –Anklam).
By bicycle
The long-distance cycle route Hamburg – Rügen leads through Mecklenburg Switzerland.
On foot
The long-distance hiking trail E9A (Nature Park Trail) leads through Mecklenburg Switzerland on the way from Ratzeburg to the Stettiner Haff.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Basedow
Basedow has been inextricably linked with the von Hahn family since the 14th century. You can find the remains of a castle from the Middle Ages. Today's 1 lock was built between the 16th and 19th centuries. In the period between 1835 and 1852, none other than the famous landscape designer Lenné designed the park of the castle, including the old moats, in the style of an English landscape park with a view of the stables, which housed the then famous Pferte of the von Hahn stud. The village church dates back to the 13th century and also owes its splendid furnishings (16th / 17th century) to the von Hahn family. The palace complex is now privately owned. The place is worth seeing, among other things. because of its particularly well-preserved old village structure. The 2 Basedow Church can be visited and there are also regular concerts on the important baroque organ from 1680. The Countess von Hahn invites you to the sheepfold. Snacks, coffee and cake as well as regional products are offered here. Furthermore, the seat of the nature park Mecklenburgische Schweiz and Kummerower See is located in Basedow.
- 3 Schlitz Castle
One of the most important classical palace complexes - today a palace hotel. The client Hans Graf von Schlitz shaped and changed the region through his work. The facility is surrounded by a spacious landscaped park with around 40 monuments and stone settings as well as special dendrological features. A view from the Röthelberg should not be missed. From its top, the viewer has a great panorama over Mecklenburg Switzerland and Lake Malchin
- Sculpture path Burg Schlitz - Görzhausen
Starting from Park Burg Schlitz, almost 200 years after Graf von Schlitz shaped the region, a unique sculpture trail leading freely through the landscape was created - a connection from the past to the future. This project was launched under the leadership of the two artists Wilfried Duwentester and Bernd Uiberall. Along the way, the viewer discovers z. B. archaic powerful steles made of coarse wood, oversized eggs made of plastic protected by a giant nest or giant metal cow bells and are invited to discover the tension between artificially created elements and the natural environment.
activities
It is not for nothing that Mecklenburg Switzerland is also known as the "Switzerland of small mountains". The region is very scenic. Gentle hills define the picture. There are seemingly endless fields, a lot of forest and water. The area is particularly interesting for nature lovers. The Mecklenburg Switzerland Nature Park extends in the area of the Kummerower, Malchiner and Teterower lakes. The area can be easily explored by bike or on foot. Far away from the main roads there is an extensive network of forest, field and farm roads, which are designated and used by cyclists and hikers alike. Water hikers also get their money's worth. From Malchin there is the possibility to drive over the Dahmer Canal into the Malchiner See or to head for the Kummerower See over the Peene Canal. From the Kummerower See, the Teterower See can be reached by water (please obtain information on site beforehand, there may be severe disabilities in the event of low water or heavy weeds). If you want to discover the nature park in a group with an expert guide, we recommend the numerous guided tours by canoe, bike or on foot.
- 1 Tractor rental, Lindenplatz 3, 17194 Moltzow OT Lupendorf. Mobile: 49 (0)179 5911150, Email: [email protected]. There are cool vintage tractors to drive yourself here! For an unadulterated original experience, lovingly cared for vintage tractors from the years 1940 to 1963 are offered for rent. Early reservation is strongly recommended.
kitchen
You can find more about the topic of kitchen at: Eating and drinking in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
nightlife
security
climate
trips
literature
- Mecklenburg Switzerland - Forays through a landscape N. Dust / H.Steffen ISBN 3-86108-410-4
- Mecklenburg Switzerland - A landscape in pictures H. Steffen ISBN 3-86108-468-6
Web links
- Mecklenburg Switzerland Tourism Association
- Video of the NDR from the series Hanseblick (45 min)
