Altenhof stands out for the contrast between open agricultural landscapes, a narrow river and historical connections. The Landwehr is another section of a defensive system between Lake Plau and the Müritz; the Elde rises between Altenhof and Darze. Other features include the old Easter custom referenced by the name Eierberg and a dollhouse museum in Frieda’s Little Barn.

Landscape between Altenhof and Darze

Altenhof, with its district of Darze, lies on the B 198 connecting Röbel and Plau am See, amid meadows, pastures and fields. The Elde rises between Altenhof and Darze. The small river winds through the landscape in its narrow riverbed, passing through many places in the administrative area. The Elde is described as Mecklenburg’s longest river. The description of the area therefore brings together different scales: the agriculturally shaped surroundings and the winding course of a river that passes through many places in the administrative area.

Landwehr as a historical connection

The Landwehr near Altenhof is another section of the defensive system between Lake Plau and the Müritz. It consists of several ramparts and was extensively fortified. The Landwehr thus adds a clearly identifiable historical connection to the picture of the Elde, meadows, pastures and fields.

Local custom and dollhouse museum

The name “Eierberg” also refers to the old Easter custom of rolling eggs. Another cultural attraction is Frieda’s Little Barn: a dollhouse museum is located above a shop selling antiques and beautiful things. The attic features themed settings from various houses. In this way, the custom and miniature worlds offer two distinct cultural connections. If you plan to visit the museum, check in advance what visiting options are currently available.

The Mecklenburg Lake District as a wider setting

The wider Mecklenburg Lake District destination offers other distinctive landscape and cultural attractions. Müritz National Park is part of the Mecklenburg Lake District and is characterized by forests, marshes, lakes and expansive meadows. The Müritz National Park hiking trail explores the landscape types and distinctive features of the park over nine stages: it leads along lakes, through ancient forests, past inland dunes and to the source of the Havel. Certified nature and landscape guides offer informative tours through the national park, including guided visits to the UNESCO World Heritage beech forest in Serrahn and tours from the water. The regional attractions also include the Damerower Werder bison reserve: it is located on a peninsula in Lake Kölpin in the Mecklenburg Lake District and in the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heath Nature Park. Visitors can watch the animals there. The forest adventure trail offers opportunities for climbing, an ant house, an exhibition with touch-and-see panels, and a dendrophone. The hiking trail is divided into nine stages; the tours focus on the guidance of certified nature and landscape guides.

Discover more destinations: Lärz, Sietow, Melz, Kieve, Buchholz, Grabow-Below, Fincken, Bollewick.

For the broader travel overview: Amt Röbel-Müritz.