The village of Dümmer is right on Lake Dümmer. There are several options for a stay: cycle tours of varying lengths, the swimming area near Perlin, and archaeological and architectural history topics.

By the Lake and on Two Wheels

The Dümmer Lake swimming area near Perlin has a large sunbathing lawn. This gives your time by the water a focus of its own. Conditions at the swimming area can change, so check the latest information before your visit.

In Dümmer, cycle paths alongside roads, quiet local connecting roads and forest tracks support both short and longer rides. The different types of route offer a range of options when planning a loop. For example, you can choose whether you would rather ride on paths alongside roads, quiet connecting roads or forest tracks.

Routes with Different Features

The cycle tour around Lake Dümmer has gentle to moderate climbs. On some sections, a separate cycle path runs alongside the main road. This gives you two specific aspects to consider when choosing the tour: its gradient profile and the route taken on individual sections. The information applies to the sections described, not as a general rule to every route in the municipality.

The municipality of Dümmer is connected to the Mecklenburg Lake District Cycle Route. It is also on the regional cycle route from Schwerin to Zarrentin in the Schaalsee Biosphere Reserve. The Elbe-Schaalsee circuit passes Lake Dümmer; shorter sections can be ridden from Dümmer. As well as the loop around the lake, you can therefore choose between connecting routes and shorter sections when planning your ride.

Signposts help you find your way around the municipality. This is useful practical information for route planning, alongside details about route types and gradients.

Getting There and Accommodation at the Starting Point

Dümmer can be reached by bus from Schwerin. There are also parking facilities and a bus connection to Schwerin at the starting point in Dümmer. As bus services can change, check the current timetable before travelling.

There are also places to stay overnight and eat at the starting point. Individual businesses may change, so check which specific services are available for your stay before travelling.

Architectural History and Archaeology

Parum Church is a Gothic brick church with a stone base. Its nave dates from around 1450. The organ, built by Johann Heinrich Runge, was constructed in 1877 and restored in 2005. The building, its approximate date and the history of the organ offer different starting points for exploring the structure.

Dümmer Landscape Garden presents information about a Lombard burial ground, replicas of burial mounds and megalithic tombs, and other archaeological monuments in the surrounding area. The subjects range from early burial practices to other archaeological topics. Together with the history of Parum Church, they offer a change of focus between archaeology and architectural history.

A Cultural Highlight in Ludwigslust-Parchim

In the wider travel destination of Ludwigslust-Parchim, Ludwigslust Palace is a cultural and historical attraction in its own right. It was the former residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg and, together with its park and town, forms an ensemble known as the “Little Versailles of the North.” The palace is the centrepiece of an almost completely preserved late Baroque townscape, with a former court church and an English-style landscape park. Exploring the palace and townscape therefore complements Dümmer’s attractions with the courtly and urban history of the wider travel destination.

Discover more destinations: Pampow, Holthusen, Klein Rogahn, Schossin, Wittenförden, Warsow, Zülow.

Go to the overview of the wider travel area: Amt Stralendorf.