Gotthun is located right on the Müritz, Germany’s largest inland lake, and has direct access to the water. The lake is therefore a clear focal point for a stay: Gotthun offers swimming, sailing and surfing, as well as cycling and hiking trails around the Müritz. At the same time, the magnificent lime-tree avenue, a local landmark, and the manor house, the town’s cultural centre, are two special places to visit.
By the water: swimming, sailing and fishing
At Müritzcamp Gotthun, the water of the Müritz deepens only gradually, making it a good place for children to swim. Check swimming conditions when you arrive. Gotthun also offers opportunities for sailing and surfing; local access arrangements may change, so it is worth enquiring before making plans. If you want to fish, check permit requirements and local rules in advance.
The Nitschow and Hirschberg campsites near Gotthun offer pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. If you are travelling with your own camping equipment, you can include these sites in your search. Availability and operations may change; check availability before your trip.
Trails around Gotthun
Cycling and hiking trails around the Müritz can be enjoyed from Gotthun. The Müritz Circular Route includes a 9.0-kilometre section from the harbour in Röbel to Gotthun. The Müritz hiking trail, in turn, runs around the lake through Müritz National Park and passes directly by the Nitschow and Hirschberg campsites near Gotthun. This gives you different route options: a measured section between Röbel and Gotthun, or a hiking route through the national park. Check current trail conditions before setting out.
To get there, take the A 19 Berlin–Rostock motorway and exit at Röbel.
Manor house, lime-tree avenue and milling history
The manor house in Gotthun was built in 1826 as a single-storey rendered building and today forms the town’s cultural centre. It houses CJD traditional workshops, where Mecklenburg customs are kept alive and which are open to all visitors. If you plan to visit the workshops, check their availability locally.
The magnificent lime-tree avenue is Gotthun’s landmark and another distinctive local feature. Nearby, the Schamper Mill is a historical site: a watermill stood there until 1810. That same year, a Dutch-style windmill was built; it was used until 1965 and is now a listed monument. The mill’s history thus adds a different historical perspective to the manor house: it tells the story of an operation that ended in 1965, while the manor house continues to play a cultural role in the town today.
Mecklenburg Lake District: nature and landscape
The Mecklenburg Lake District also offers its own natural setting. Müritz National Park is part of this region, characterised by forests, moors, lakes and expansive meadows. Its hiking trail explores the park’s landscape types and distinctive features over nine stages: it runs 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 tours of the UNESCO World Heritage beech forest at Serrahn and excursions from the water.
Another regional natural attraction is the Damerower Werder bison reserve. It is located on a peninsula in Lake Kölpin, in the Mecklenburg Lake District and in Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heath Nature Park; visitors can observe the animals there. The reserve includes a forest discovery trail with climbing opportunities, an anthill house, an exhibition with touch-and-see panels, and a dendrophone. The regional experience therefore encompasses both expansive landscapes and guided tours, as well as a specific discovery trail with a variety of stops.
Discover more destinations: Röbel/Müritz, Schwarz, Vipperow, Priborn, Grabow-Below, Kieve, Sietow, Massow
For the broader travel overview: Röbel-Müritz district.
