Those choosing Kriesow as a destination can plan their stay around two different interests: architecture and historical traces in Borgfeld, or the bathing area at Lake Tüzer See in Tüzen. The place names help you find your way around the municipality. The Baroque village church is in the district of Borgfeld; Lake Tüzer See is a bathing lake in the municipality of Kriesow and lies near Ivenack. The municipality is not far from the Reuterstadt of Stavenhagen and in the easternmost part of the Treptower Tollensewinkel district. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can start by considering which of these highlights you would like to shape your stay.

Village Church and Defensive Traces in Borgfeld

The church in the Borgfeld district of the municipality of Kriesow is a Baroque religious building and a popular destination for lovers of historic architecture. Right next to it is a raised area surrounded by broad moats; fieldstone and masonry remains are considered evidence of an early German fortification. Anyone interested in architectural and local history will find two distinct points of interest here: the religious building and the adjacent terrain feature, interpreted as a fortification. Two terms are key to understanding the site: Baroque religious building for the church and early German fortification for the nearby traces.

Bathing Lake and Castle Mound in Tüzen

A different highlight takes centre stage at Lake Tüzer See. The lake is unspoilt and is a bathing lake in the municipality of Kriesow, near Ivenack. A castle mound lies on its eastern shore in Tüzen, a district belonging to the municipality of Kriesow; a castle stood on this mound in the Middle Ages. The historical attribution differs from that of the traces next to the Borgfeld church: in Tüzen, a medieval castle is associated with the castle mound, while the remains by the church are considered evidence of an early German fortification. There is also a sunbathing lawn at Lake Tüzer See that can be used for leisure activities.

Summer amenities at the bathing area at Lake Tüzer See in Tüzen include boat hire, beach chair hire and a snack bar; check that these seasonal amenities are currently available before visiting.

Choose the right focus for your stay

When looking for a holiday apartment, it is worth matching your preferred focus with the relevant place name: Borgfeld is associated with the church and nearby defensive traces, while Tüzen is associated with the bathing area, lake and castle mound. Consider which theme will shape your trip and tailor your search accordingly.

The Mecklenburg Lake District as a larger natural area

Beyond Kriesow itself, the wider Mecklenburg Lake District destination offers other nature-related attractions. Müritz National Park is part of the area and is characterised by forests, moors, lakes and expansive meadows. The Müritz National Park Hiking Trail explores this landscape in nine stages: it runs along lakes, through ancient forests, past inland dunes and to the source of the River Havel. Certified nature and landscape guides offer informative tours through the national park, including guided walks in the UNESCO World Heritage beech forest of Serrahn and tours from the water. These regional nature attractions offer a broader perspective than the specific interests in places and lakes within the municipality of Kriesow.

Discover more destinations: Wildberg, Altenhagen, Siedenbollentin, Grischow, Tützpatz, Breest, Werder, Burow

See the overview of the wider destination: Treptower Tollensewinkel district.