Old half-timbering in the church’s massive foundations, a small chapel near the village pond in Glendelin and communal repairs at the Landkombinat show three different sides of Beggerow. The contrast is particularly interesting when planning a trip: architectural history, practical workshop activities and connections to the landscape take centre stage here.
Church in Beggerow: Half-Timbering and Restoration
The church in Beggerow was built from around 1450 onwards and is probably the oldest church in the associated parish. Its nave is half-timbered and enclosed by masonry; old half-timbering has also been preserved in the massive foundations. These two details draw attention to different parts of the building: the nave and the foundations.
A bell dating from the Reformation period still rings today. Work on the church began in 2005 with the renovation of the roof. It reopened in 2013 following extensive restoration and changes to the interior. The church is listed as open to visitors during the summer months; check its current accessibility before visiting.
The Chapel and the Surrounding Landscape
A small chapel stands near the village pond in Glendelin. It was preceded by a half-timbered building, but no half-timbering elements remain in the chapel’s walls. This creates a clear contrast with the church in Beggerow: old half-timbering survives in the church’s foundations, while no half-timbering elements remain in the chapel’s walls.
For geographical orientation: the Augraben flows through the municipality of Beggerow, while Federal Highway 194 runs west of the municipal area. The Wallberge and Kreidescholle nature reserve lies close to the destination. Within a small area, it features species-rich dry and nutrient-poor grasslands on hilltops and slopes, as well as smaller bodies of water and boggy depressions in wetter Osgräben. The contrast between dry hilltops and damp depressions is a striking feature of this protected landscape.
Workshop Activities at the Landkombinat
A repair café is held regularly in the Landkombinat’s open workshops. Visitors can bring broken items and work on them together with the repair team, using their knowledge, tools and materials. The activity is therefore focused on repairing things together. Check the date in advance, as the schedule may change.
The Landkombinat also organises project days for children’s and youth groups centred on the workshop, the cider press and the community orchard. Participatory festivals are also part of the programme. These activities have different focuses, ranging from working together to repair broken items to project days and festivals. Individual project dates and event dates may change; check the latest information if you are planning to attend a particular activity.
Mecklenburg Lake District: More Regional Nature Highlights
Across the wider Mecklenburg Lake District destination, forests, moors, lakes and expansive meadows shape Müritz National Park. The Müritz National Park Hiking Trail covers the park’s landscape types and special features over nine stages. It passes lakes, winds through ancient forests, goes by inland dunes and reaches the source of the Havel. Certified nature and landscape guides offer informative tours through the national park, including tours of the UNESCO World Heritage beech forest in Serrahn and trips from the water.
Another regional example is the Damerower Werder Wisent Reserve. It is located on a peninsula in Lake Kölpinsee and in the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heath Nature Park; visitors can observe the animals there. The reserve also has a forest discovery trail with climbing opportunities, an ant house, an exhibition with touch and visual panels, and a dendrophone. The comparison is between stage hikes and guided nature tours in the national park and wildlife watching on a discovery trail in the reserve.
Discover more destinations: SiedenbrĂĽnzow, Sommersdorf, Lindenberg, Kentzlin, Warrenzin, Nossendorf, Meesiger, Hohenmocker
For the wider travel overview: Amt Demmin-Land.
