Teterow - Teterow

Teterow is a city in the Mecklenburg Switzerland.

background

Teterow is embedded in landscape and nature reserves, surrounded by rolling hills, forests and glittering lakes - the geographical center of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The place name comes from Slavic and means "Auerhahnort" (derived from the Slavic word "teter", which means either "Auerhahn" or, more likely, "Black Cock").

The small town in the middle of Mecklenburg Switzerland has a well-preserved medieval town center, with lovingly renovated houses, two Gothic town gates, the old town church, the market square with the Hechtbrunnen and the historic Mühlenviertel.

At the gates of the city is the Teterower See with the Burgwallinsel - a former Slavic settlement. The island can be reached by ferry or the “Regulus” barge.

Teterow is also called the Schilda of the North. The story of the pike, the crazy church or the horse's egg, the pranks of the ancients have made the city famous far beyond its borders. And even today the old stories are ubiquitous. Whether for the pike festival on the weekend before Pentecost, in the local city museum or at numerous other places in the city, the visitor encounters the traces of the shield citizens everywhere.

The Teterower Bergring - one of the most beautiful grass racetracks in Europe - has been attracting thousands of motorsport enthusiasts to the ring every year at Whitsun since 1930 to experience exciting motorcycle races.

getting there

By plane

The 53.91833333333312.278333333333Rostock Airport(IATA: RLG) is located 35 km to the northwest.

In the street

Teterow lies at the intersection of the federal highways B 108 (directions Rostock and Waren) and B 104 (directions Güstrow / Schwerin and Neubrandenburg). State roads lead to Krakow am See and Dargun. The next motorway exit (A 19) is 18 km away on the B 104 near Vietgest.

By train

Teterow is located on the railway line between Neubrandenburg and Güstrow, which is used by regional express trains of the DB and trains of the OLA. There are direct rail connections with Bützow (connection to the IC route Hamburg-Rostock-Stralsund), Hagenow, Neubrandenburg, Pasewalk, Schwerin, Sczecin and Ückermünde.

Incidentally, Teterow belongs to the area of Transport association Warnow.

By bus

By boat

The nearest port is in Rostock.

With the bike

Teterow is on the long-distance cycle path Hamburg – Rügen and is well suited as a stage city.

mobility

Tourist Attractions

Churches

An Evangelical Lutheran Church, a Catholic Church, a New Apostolic Church and an Evangelical Free Church Congregation can be found in Teterow.

This is a stone witness to the city's history 53.773612.57451 St. Peter and Paul Church. It took a good 200 years from the laying of the foundation stone in 1215 to complete completion - the reason for two different architectural styles. While the chancel with the sacristy on the north side was built in the late Romanesque style, the nave and the tower are already Gothic. Significant in terms of cultural history: the carved altar (14th century), the ceiling paintings in the chancel (around 1350), the Gothic triumphal cross and the baroque prospectus of the organ. Anyone interested in the building history and information on the renovation of the church can find detailed information in the publication " Teterow - Building history and renovation of the city church St. Peter and Paul "published by the city in cooperation with its renovation agency (can be obtained from the tourist information office, among others).

Castles, chateaux and palaces

In the Teterower district Teschow (Slav. Place of Tesec) is the former Manor house of the von Blücher family. The current building dates from the first half of the 19th century. A previous building is already recorded on the map of the directorate from 1765. The forge, the bakery and the old school were also built in the 19th century. In 1904 the estate was bought by Max von Blücher and was owned by the family until 1945. In 1945 the Red Army occupied the village including the manor house. After their departure, refugees were housed there. The house was inhabited until 1995. The parish nurse's office and the parish room were also located here. In 1996 the manor house and the park were sold. Today the historic building has generous extensions and houses a castle hotel. The park has been restored. In addition, an extensive golf course was created.

Buildings

The Teterower, built in the neo-baroque style 53.773412.57522 town hall can look back on a very eventful history since its inauguration in 1910. Originally built as the seat of the city administration, it housed a.o. the Soviet occupation command, the district administration and the police station, before the city fathers were able to repossess their house in 1990.

The two dating from the 14th century are evidence of brick Gothic City gates. Originally it was a double door system. However, the front gates were demolished over time, so that today only the main gates remain. While that 53.775112.57413 Rostock GateType obtained from Wikidata in the interior is not expanded, were in 1839 in 53.77212.57754 Malchiner gateType obtained from Wikidata Four prison cells each set up on two floors, which were in use until 1945. Today it houses the city museum.

In the middle of the historic city center, right behind the church, is the lovingly renovated Mühlenviertel with old town mill, mill pond and fire brigade house. While the former watermill now houses a restaurant and an exhibition floor after renovation work, the volunteer fire brigade runs a small museum in the fire brigade syringe house.

Monuments

Not far from the city, in the middle of the Teterower Heidberge is located cenotaph - a memorial for 300 members of the Teterow parish who died in World War I. Erected in 1927, the simple structure represents a sword that was rammed into the earth with the blade as a sign of peace. From the viewing platform of the memorial, the viewer can enjoy a wide panoramic view of the Mecklenburg landscape when the weather is nice.

A monument of a completely different kind is that Burgwallinsel in Teterower See. The first evidence of settlement goes back to the 3rd millennium before our time. The city and its surroundings were later strongly influenced by the immigration of Slavic tribes, which Teterow - Slavic Auerhahnort - also owes its name to. On the Burgwallinsel in Teterower See, a castle was built in the 9th century, which was the center of settlements on the southern and southwestern shores of the lake. Accessible via a 750 m long wooden bridge, which could be quickly dismantled without a nail in the event of impending danger, it offered the settlers excellent protection. Today the gem in Teterower See is a popular destination for locals and guests. You can go to the island by ferry or with the “Regulus” barge. There is a hiking trail, an adventure playground, a natural swimming area and the Hotel Burgwallinsel with a restaurant and a small water sports center.

Museums

• city ​​Museum - In 1990 the city museum was opened in the medieval Malchiner Tor (14th century) and the adjoining council and police servants' house (1798). Comprehensive renovation work was carried out in 2011 and 2012. The permanent city history exhibitions will be redesigned by 2015. The visitor already gets a first glimpse of the small-town life of the former arable and craft town of Teterow in two shop window rooms in the gate passage. You can see a shoemaker's workshop and the council servant's kitchen. On the upper floor, the exhibition "Traces from Teterow's Past" gives insights into different times in Teterow's history, as well as historical views of Teterow from 1900 to the 1930s. The original prison cells from the 19th century are still preserved in the Malchiner Tor. A cell production with a prisoner figure provides information about this. From the top floor of the gate you have a wonderful panoramic view of the city and the surrounding area.

Contact: Stadtmuseum Teterow, Südliche Ringstraße 1, 17166 Teterow, Tel. 03996/17 28 27

Opening times: Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Fire Brigade Museum - In the course of the renovation of the Mühlenviertel, the former fire brigade house was also restored and a fire brigade museum was set up by the local fire brigade. The history of the Teterow fire brigade is made vividly tangible for everyone. In addition to historical extinguishing technology, there are unique period documents issued. Contact: Spritzenhaus Am Mühlenteich, 17166 Teterow, Tel. 0174-7909498

Opening times: April - September, Saturday 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and by appointment

• Mountain ring museum - Lovers of the Teterower Bergring and fans of old railways are recommended to visit the Bergringmuseum on the Schulkamp. Here the visitor receives detailed information about Europe's most beautiful grass racing track as well as the railway history of the region.

Contact: Stadtmuseum Teterow - Bergringmuseum branch, Schulkamp 2, 17166 Teterow

Opening times: only after registration via Ingo Meihsner Fon: 01739114371 or 03996/17 28 27

• Other interesting branches of the city museum are the historical forge and the old one Gutsbackhaus in the Teterow district of Teschow. Starting with Ascension Day, baking days are held here once a month from May to September. To do this, the old farm oven is heated up and the fire is kindled in the forge. Guests can spend an eventful afternoon with trek fiddle music and fresh platter cake.

Streets and squares

From a geographical point of view, Teterow is the center of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The is marked Focus by a cast iron relief plate on the Marketplace.

The Pike fountain on the market square is a landmark of Teterow. Made according to designs by the Plau sculptor Professor Wandschneider, it was inaugurated in 1914 and is reminiscent of the pranks of the ancestors from Teterow.

Regular festivals and events

Highlights and dates in Teterow and the surrounding area

Family day in the pet park

March to October last Saturday of the month

The family days on the last Saturday of the month from March to October are particularly interesting for guests of all ages. Each event has a motto that fits the season, such as B. home slaughter, beekeeping, sheep shearing, juice day, or, or, or meat, bacon, meat and liver sausage - all products from animal welfare in the pet park are available in the farm shop. There are also juices, jams, jams, honey and eggs from our own production or from the region. Specialties such as wool pork on a spit or wool pork goulash are prepared in the restaurant right next door.

Ascension to Teschow

Ascension Day

The museum association Teterow e. V. on Ascension Day the baking season in the old Gutsbackhaus in Teschow. On this day and on other selected Saturdays in the summer months, the old forge and the bakery are filled with life. The bread and the delicious sheet cake, freshly baked by the master baker in the historic oven, smell from afar. The blacksmith has also kindled his fire. The sound of the blacksmith's hammer can be heard from a distance. What should definitely not be missing on such a baking day is the music. And so the man with the trek fiddle ensures the right atmosphere on site.

Baking day in Teschow

from May to September 1 x per month

Hechtfest Teterow - The festival of the Mecklenburg shield citizens

1 weekend before Pentecost

The town fisherman once caught a big pike. In order to keep this fresh until the approaching king's shot, the city fathers decided to put the pike back into the Teterower See with a bell around its neck. The bell would keep ringing and the fish would be easy to find. So it happened. The fisherman drove his boat out on the lake, put the pike and bell into the water and cut a notch in his fishing boat just to be on the safe side - exactly where he left the fish in the water ... Today the city celebrates an annual event Weekend before Pentecost their traditional pike festival. A colorful parade, a varied cultural program, showmen, market stalls and a great fireworks display ensure variety for young and old.

International Teterower mountain ring race

Whit Saturday and Sunday

In the midst of the Heidberge, surrounded by rolling hills and valleys, green meadows and dense forests, is Europe's most beautiful grass racetrack - the 53.792912.54921 Teterower BergringType obtained from Wikidata. Well-known racing drivers like the Australian Roy East or the Englishmen Donald Godden and Simon Wigg even described it as the best grass track in the world. At Whitsun, Teterow attracts racing drivers and spectators to the ring. Pentecost and Teterow have become a household name, not only for the people in the north; They come from all parts of Germany as well as from abroad to find joy and relaxation and to experience first-class sport. The 1877 meter long route, with gradients of up to 22%, huge "ski jumps" and difficult curves, places the highest demands on the courage and ability of the drivers. The history of the Teterower Bergring began in the early 30s. The sporting events were already very well received, so that the first race with international participation could already be started in 1936. To this day, the international Teterow mountain ring race has lost none of its fascination. The visitor who has once made the acquaintance of Teterow, the ring and its lovable people, always likes to return here.

Rose Festival Gutshaus Gottin

last weekend in June

At the start of the traditional park and rose week, a rose festival is celebrated in Gutshaus Gottin and the associated park. On these days everything revolves around the topic of roses. There is rose tea and rose cake in the café, guided tours on the topic of roses in the park, seminars on rose care and of course rose plants can also be purchased.

Central Mecklenburg pottery market

1st weekend in August in Burg Schlitz

Traditionally, around 40 professional ceramic workshops, mainly from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, show a cross-section of their skills on the 1st weekend in August. From utility ceramics to individual artistic pieces in a wide variety of techniques, everything is offered in the best quality. In addition, both visitors and exhibitors can expect live music. Younger guests can try their hand at raku brandy.

TETEROW OPEN

1st Saturday in September

It has been a few years since representatives of various associations and institutions, business people and the municipality sat down at a table to forge plans. The aim was to make a contribution to the revitalization of the inner city and above all to strengthen the feeling of belonging together. The hour of birth of TETEROW OPEN. From the beginning it was clear to all those involved that this event should not be a second city festival in the true sense of the word. Rather, emphasis was placed on providing local companies and business people, as well as the many associations and institutions, with a platform to inform customers, locals and guests about the wide range of offers, to establish business contacts and to establish partnerships. Since then, Teterow has been "open" on the 1st Saturday in September. On the action stage, Teterower show what they can do, clubs and institutions present themselves on the market square, shops attract with great actions ...

Dorpwihnacht up de Tellowsche Däl

3rd Advent weekend

Every year on the 3rd Advent in the Tellower Thünenscheune everything revolves around the Christmas season and has been since 1992. This date has become an integral part of the wide range of events for many residents of the region and beyond. Santa Claus welcomes small and large guests and invites them to the traditional Christmas Christmas Eve under the big fir tree. Children are very welcome in the Christmas workshop, the scent of cookies and handicraft fun determine this area. Christmas arrangements can be made, you can hear fairy tales from Frau Holle or brew a magic drink in the witch's house while the adults enjoy mulled wine and hot mead. The visitors can listen to the Christmas cultural programs taking place on the stage all day. Puppet theater, Christmas music and numerous dealers in the Christmas bazaar with offers for the table of gifts round off the offer and ensure the right mood for Christmas.

Teterow city Christmas

3rd Advent weekend

The town of Teterow traditionally invites you to a small but fine Christmas market on the 3rd weekend in Advent. Guests can smell freshly roasted almonds, Christmas carols can be heard on the stage, Santa Claus is a guest and there is a carousel for children.

activities

The charming landscape of Mecklenburg Switzerland is particularly inviting for activities in nature. The city of Teterow has a well-marked network of hiking trails. A well-developed network of forest, field and farm roads enables bike tours far away from the busy roads. There are a number of lakes that are ideal for fishing, swimming or boating. Golfers - whether beginners or professionals - get their money's worth in the Teschow district. There is also a corresponding offer here for equestrian enthusiasts. A skittle alley and a bowling center ensure leisure fun regardless of the weather.

When it comes to culture, there is also a wide variety of offers in Teterow. Literature friends z. B. A visit to the city library is recommended. High-quality events and readings with well-known authors take place here on a regular basis. The small theater "THusch" occasionally offers theater performances and invites you to go to the cinema once a month. An insider tip for art lovers is the Am Kamp Teterow gallery. In addition to the constantly changing art exhibitions, the gallery courtyard festival is a highlight of the range of events. As part of the Mecklenburg Western Pomerania Festival, there are several venues in the vicinity of the city, such as B. Ulrichshusen Castle or the Dargun monastery / palace complex, which invite you to concerts with internationally known soloists and orchestras.

Of course, little guests have also been thought of in Teterow. During the holiday season z. B. in the city museum "washing clothes like in grandmother's time" or "flour grinding on Bronze Age trough mills" on the program. The association "Pusteblume" organizes varied children's programs and those who like animals should note one of the family days in the Lelkendorf pet park in their calendar.

If you want to unwind, you can use high-quality wellness arrangements in the castle hotels or, alternatively, book an appointment at the local physiotherapy. The offer ranges from classic massages to aromatic oil and Thai massages to hot stone treatments.

shop

All "common" supermarket chains are available in Teterow for purchasing everyday goods. Small and medium-sized shops with textiles, books, drugstore items, flowers, housewares and much more are located in the historic city center. A visit to the Galerie Am Kamp is recommended to buy nice gifts. In addition to works of art of various genres, unusual textiles and unique items can be purchased here. A small selection of souvenir items as well as travel literature and maps are available from the tourist information.

kitchen

Mecklenburg cuisine can be described in two words: the meal has to be plentiful and hearty. As a guest in the region, you should definitely try the Mecklenburg rib roast. Of course, fish dishes prepared from freshly caught regional fish (eel, pike, pikeperch ...) are also recommended.

In addition to typical regional offers, guests in Teterow can also enjoy international specialties. Lovers of fine food and drinks get their money's worth in the castle hotels in the region.

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• Restaurant "WENDENKRUG" (directly on the Burgwallinsel in the middle of the Teterower See)
• Forest restaurant "Uns Hüsung" (typical regional gastronomy with theme weeks suitable for the season, e.g. fish or mushroom weeks)
• "Micki's Kaffeestuw" (fresh seasonal cuisine, home-baked pies and cakes in a town villa built around 1900)
• Excursion restaurant "Hohes Holz" (regional cuisine)
• Restaurant Stadtmühle (regional cuisine in the ambience of an old watermill)
• "Café am Markt" (inexpensive lunch menu that changes daily, Italian ice cream and cakes from our own production)
• "Gutsschänke von Blücher" (cozy in the ambience of a former barn)

Upscale

• Thai restaurant "Sukhothai" and French. Restaurant "Chez Lisa" in the Golf- & Wellnesshotel Schloss Teschow

nightlife

Night owls meet at the weekend (Friday Saturday) in the Neukalen disco (approx. 20 km away). The dance & cocktail bar on the outskirts of the city also offers everything that belongs to an upscale evening program. Otherwise it is rather calm and contemplative on site.

accommodation

There is a wide range of accommodation in Teterow. In addition to a noble castle hotel in the Teschow district, guests will find small hotels and pensions in the city center, a forest guesthouse and an island hotel in Teterower See. In addition, holiday homes, apartments and private rooms can be booked in different price ranges. There is also a youth hostel in the immediate vicinity of Lake Teterower with great offers for groups and families.

There are also various options for resting one's head in the vicinity of the city. First-class comfort paired with a historical ambience and a unique park landscape await visitors to Schlitz Castle. The Schlosshotel Schorssow, on the other hand, is idyllically located on the small lake and pampers its guests with particularly delicious cake and cake creations. You can also spend the night cheaply in the surrounding country inns. We recommend booking a boathouse by one of the numerous lakes for water rats and petrolboys.

Cheap

• Youth hostel "Herberge am Teterower See"
• Bischof Theissing Haus (for groups, booking of creative offers possible)
• "Silberberg" riding stables in the Teschow district
• Hayloft in the Thünenkate and guest house of the Thünengut Tellow (10 km north of Teterow)
• Dahmen Youth Hostel (15 km south of Teterow)

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• Hotel Blücher,
• Hotel Burgwallinsel in Teterower See,
• Motel "Zur Goldenen Krone",
• Pension "Zur Klause",
• Forest restaurant & guesthouse "Uns Hüsung",
• Gasthof "Zur Erbmühle" (5 km north of Teterow),
• Landhaus Levitzow (8 km north of Teterow),
• Gutshaus Gottin (12 km north of Teterow),
• Landhotel Schorssow (12 km south of Teterow)

Upscale

• Golf & Wellness Hotel Schloss Teschow,
• Schlosshotel Burg Schlitz (8 km south of Teterow),
• Hotel Schloss Schorssow (12 km south of Teterow)

Learn

Work

The small former agricultural town is always open to innovations. With the establishment of the biomedical technical center, biotechnology, medical and environmental technology companies have been able to settle here. As a co-initiator of the life science initiative of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania "BioCon Valley", Teterow is networked with the universities of Rostock and Greifswald as well as high-performance research institutions that deal with modern biotechnologies. Otherwise there are a number of traditional industrial and craft businesses on site - mainly small and medium-sized companies.

In 2004 Teterow was voted the most business-friendly municipality in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Practical advice

• Tourist information, Marktplatz 9, 17166 Teterow. Tel.: 49 (0)3996 172028, Fax: 49 (0)3996 187795, Email: [email protected]. Information, guided tours, accommodation brokerage, travel companions, package deals, group programs, advance ticket sales.Open: May to September Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., July / August also Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., October to April Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.last change: not specified

• Post office, Place of peace. last change: not specified

trips

One of the most important classical palace complexes in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is the 53.701112.54255 Schlitz Castle a few kilometers south of Teterow. The historic house was built in the years 1806 - 1823 by Hans Graf von Schlitz, a very tolerant and liberal gentleman for his time. True to the motto "WWWV - Wishes Little, Acts Much", Graf Schlitz brought prosperity and work to the region. Graf Schlitz also kept lively contact with the poets and thinkers of his time - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe strolled through the breathtaking nature of the idyllic castle park and found inspiration for his works. Castle Schlitz is embedded in an 80-hectare park, the completion of which alone Lasted 50 years. Centuries-old trees, lakes, hidden ponds and extensive walking paths are scattered through the spacious grounds. A total of 36 monuments in the form of obelisks, grottos, columns and lakes line the paths. The monuments are also testimony to the life and work of Hans Graf von Schlitz: He dedicated them to loved and revered people of his time. A particular jewel of the park is certainly the Nymphenbrunnen, designed in 1905 by Walter Schott in Art Nouveau style, there are only a few such fountains worldwide. One is, for example, in Central Park in New York and one in Berlin, and the building itself now houses an elegant palace hotel. The guest rooms and suites are all spacious and equipped with exquisite furniture in Biedermeier style. Connoisseurs of fine cuisine will get their money's worth in the castle restaurant, which is located in the knight's hall.

How about a trip to the Mecklenburg Land around the turn of the century, to be more precise Belitz manor house in 1906? But always one after the other. It was in 1992 when Tilmann Bongardt and his family moved from East Friesland to Belitz and took over the grandfather's estate in order to practice agriculture - specifically arable farming. At that time his main focus was on building up the farm. The family moved into a detached apartment in the manor house, which at that time already gave some of the villagers a home. In the following years the manor house was vacated and the Bongardts were able to forge their first plans for the renovation of the building. A great moment for the now 100-year-old house dawned in 2003 when a television production selected the Belitz manor house as the backdrop for a television series because of its authenticity. Filming began the following year. Both structurally and in terms of equipment, the property was completely relocated to the time it was built around 1900. The actors in the television series "Adventure 1900 - Life in the Manor House" experienced first hand how difficult it is for modern people to live without electricity and running water. The success of the broadcast ensured that Belitz was again the location for "Adventure 1927 - Sommerfrische" a year later. Today, after registration, the landlady will personally guide you through the manor. Overnight stays are also offered during the summer. Depending on your taste and budget, you can stay in the stately apartments on the upper floor or in the servants' rooms in the basement.

The Gutshaus Gottin - "a mansion of simply beautiful style" built. In 1996, Linde Fritz from Stuttgart discovered this gem, which had been vacant since the 1980s. The house was renovated in the old style with great attention to detail. 26 guest beds, a library, a salon with a tiled stove, the wine cellar and the park café in the winter garden ensure a pleasant private atmosphere through and through. Culturally, exhibitions, readings and lectures round off the offer. The park of the manor is absolutely worth seeing. With around one hectare, only part of the park's formerly 5-hectare park is preserved, but what is lacking in size is made up for in quality. The large number of old and English roses that were planted during the renaturation of the park is impressive. The thematic weeks “Parks and historical roses”, which have been taking place regularly for many years, are of equal interest to experts and guests alike, the highlight of which is the Rose Festival in June.

The Mecklenburg Ice Age Geopark was opened in the summer of 2002. It is located in the southeast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and extends over an area of ​​around 5000 km². The Geopark has 9 action centers - one of which is Mecklenburg Switzerland. The retired teacher and hobby geologist Hermann Negnal opened one here in October 2002 on his private property in Hohen Mistorf Boulder garden and since then has been making a corresponding offer to guests and locals interested in geology. Igneous rocks belong to the bedrock inventory of the erratic garden. B. different types of granite; Metamorphic rocks such as gneiss or quartzite and various sediments. Visitors can view other types of stone in the exhibition showcases.

Lelkendorf is located on the northern edge of Mecklenburg Switzerland - halfway between Teterow and Neukalen. The Schnursteinquelle nature adventure park extends in its immediate vicinity. Here nature conservation, agricultural use and gentle tourism are linked. The core of this area is the Lelkendorf pet park. It's "beastly" here. Domestic animal breeds threatened with extinction such as woolly pigs, Pomeranian sheep and Hungarian steppe cattle are kept and bred here in a species-appropriate manner in family groups. About 60 animals live on an area of ​​20 hectares. The petting enclosure is very popular, especially with the younger guests. Wiesen, Gehege, Weiden und Wald laden zu erholsamen Spaziergängen ein, ein Kinderspielplatz und eine Grillstelle bieten Platz zum Verweilen. (Öffnungszeiten: täglich 9:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr)

Die Belebung eines ganzen Gutsensembles hat sich Joachim-Dietrich von Levetzow auf die Fahnen geschrieben. Mit einer Unterbrechung von 1945 bis 1989 ist das Gut Lelkendorf seit 1225 Sitz seiner Familie. Gleich nach der Wende im Januar 1990 zog es den Geschäftsmann nach Lelkendorf. Die Familie erwarb den ehemaligen Wohnsitz zurück und richtete nach und nach Ferien- und Eigentumswohnungen ein. Auch fanden im Schloss und im Park erste Konzerte statt. In den Folgejahren wurde weiter Geld aufgewendet, um Teile der alten Gutshofanlage zu kaufen, so dass heute der gesamte Bereich vor dem Schloss aus denkmalpflegerischer Sicht unter Ensembleschutz steht. 2002 wurde der Verein „Kulturgut pro Regio“ gegründet. Dessen Ziel ist es, das gesamte Areal kulturell zu entwickeln. So wird noch in diesem Jahr unter Einbeziehung des alten Gutsparks ein Skulpturenpark entstehen und bis Mitte 2006 ist die Fertigstellung einer Mehrzweckhalle für Theater, Konzerte und Kino geplant. Bereits jetzt steht Künstlern aus dem In- und Ausland ein Gastatelier mit Unterkunft zur Verfügung. Weitere Vorhaben sind der Ausbau des alten Speichers für Symposien, work-camps, work-shops u. ä. und der Umbau einer ehemaligen Industriehalle zur Sporthalle z.B. für Aikido-Kurse

Ein Fenster nach Japan wurde im ehemaligen Todendorfer Gutshaus geöffnet. Seit 2001 entwickelt sich hier das deutsch-japanische Kulturzentrum Schloss Mitsuko – ein Veranstaltungs- und Ausstellungsort für japanische Kunst und Kultur. Gleich nebenan, im ehemaligen Gutsgarten entsteht ein Japanischer Hain. Es wurden vielfältige Kontakte zu japanischen Firmen, Institutionen und Künstlern geknüpft. Deutsche und japanische Förderer und Freunde unterstützen das Projekt mit Schenkungen und Leihgaben. (Öffnungszeiten: Sa/So 13:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr und nach Vereinbarung unter Tel. 039975-759797)

Nach rund 10 Kilometern die Stadt Teterow auf der B 108 in nördlicher Richtung verlassend erreicht man das Thünen-Museum-Tellow. Der Ort mit dem dazugehörigen Gut war die Wirkungsstätte des international anerkannten Agrarökonomen und Musterlandwirtes Johann Heinrich von Thünen. Das Museumsdorf zeigt ein historisch gewachsenes mecklenburgisches Gutsensemble mit großer Freilichtausstellung. Außerdem befindet sich hier der Sitz der Thünengesellschaft mit Abteilungen in Europa und Übersee. (Öffnungszeiten: Oktober bis April täglich 9:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr, Mai bis September täglich 9:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr)

Zauberhaft und vielerlei Hinsicht einzigartig ist der Meditations- und Tee-Garten in Schlieffenberg. 7000 qm Garten mit lauschigen Ecken zum Ausspannen, über 200 Rosen, viel Wasser sowie tiefer Japan-Garten-Stille, üppig vitaler Dschungel-Wildheit und einem Garten Café. Nicht entgehen lassen sollte man sich die chinesische Tee-Zeremonie PAO CHA, die wohl einmalig in Deutschland ist. (Anmeldung erforderlich unter Tel. 038452-20584)

literature

• Mecklenburgische Schweiz - Streifzüge durch eine Landschaft, N. Dust/H. Steffen ISBN 3-86108-410-4
• Mecklenburgische Schweiz - Eine Landschaft in Bildern, H. Steffen ISBN 978-3-86108-468-6

Web links

• http://www.teterow.de – Offizielle Webseite von Teterow