Seehausen brings together several historical layers for a cultural trip: the village church was completed in 1753, but its altar retable, richly decorated with Renaissance ornaments, is dated to 1560 to 1580. There is also the former monastic history of Marienwerder, a cycle tour through the village and a guided pony ride, which must be arranged by telephone. This lets you shape your trip around architecture, regional history, cycling and pony riding.
The village church: half-timbered construction and an older altar retable
The village church in Seehausen is a rare half-timbered church in the Uckermark region. Its three-part altar retable is richly decorated with Renaissance ornaments and dates from between 1560 and 1580. The church itself was completed later, in 1753. The two dates therefore refer to different elements: the half-timbered structure and its altar retable. If you are interested in architectural history and sacred art, you can consider this older furnishing and the later-completed church building as separate historical layers.
Marienwerder and the history of the monastery peninsula
Seehausen is a street village located directly on a lanke in the north of Lake Oberuckersee. South of Seehausen, the former Cistercian nunnery of Marienwerder stood on the monastery peninsula. The peninsula was once connected to Burgwall Island in Lake Oberuckersee by a covered wooden bridge. Both the location of the monastery complex and its former connection to the island are among Marienwerder’s historical points of interest.
Archaeological finds from the complex can be viewed at the Cultural History Museum of the Dominican Monastery in Prenzlau. They include the largest coherent collection of pilgrim badges ever found. The options differ clearly according to personal interests: the village church brings together half-timbered construction and an altar retable, while Marienwerder draws attention to the former monastery complex, the historic bridge connection and the archaeological finds.
Cycling tour and regional orientation
The “Lake Tour around the Uckermark Lakes” cycling route passes through Seehausen. It is marked with a route symbol featuring blue waves on a white background. The specific tour name and the described symbol help you find your way if you include this route in your travel plans.
In the wider Oberuckersee destination area, the Oberuckersee Lake Tour also passes through Potzlow, among other places; the Wooden Roland is one of the sights there. The place names help distinguish the similarly named routes: the Lake Tour around the Uckermark Lakes passes through Seehausen, while the Oberuckersee Lake Tour passes through Potzlow, among other places.
An information board on the road in Seehausen, near the railway station, explains the history of the Angermünde–Stralsund Railway. It is one of the oldest railway lines in Brandenburg and Western Pomerania. This adds a distinct perspective on railway history to the history of the village and the monastery.
Planning a pony ride and your journey
Guided pony rides for children aged three and older are offered at the Seehausen Pony Farm. They are available by telephone arrangement only. So if you would like to plan a ride, arrange it by phone.
One description states that Seehausen can be reached by train from Berlin and Stralsund. Check the current timetable before travelling to make sure your plans match the service.
For the wider travel overview: Oberuckersee.
