The medieval wall paintings in the village church and the “Seeblick” recreational forest introduce two distinct themes in Lohmen: art history and nature-based recreation. There is also a village museum covering the region’s history in the 20th century, archaeological traces in the surrounding area, and events at the village square and festival barn. Those wishing to include both culture and nature in their trip can weigh these highlights against one another when planning.
Village Church and Regional History
Lohmen Village Church is a medieval fieldstone building with two bays and a recessed, single-bay choir. The choir was built at the end of the 13th century; a north sacristy and a narrower tower were added later. The building’s history can thus be seen in several distinct parts of the church.
The medieval wall paintings are especially striking. The interior, painted throughout, continues to attract visitors today. In terms of their imagery and execution, the wall paintings are considered unique in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and of great art-historical importance. For culture enthusiasts, both the architecture and the paintings are important aspects of a visit to the church.
The granary is also part of the village’s history: it became a museum in 2006. The Lohmen Village Museum presents the region’s history in the 20th century, complementing the view of its medieval heritage with more recent regional history.
The history of settlement goes back further still. The area of today’s municipality of Lohmen had been settled at least 5,000 years ago, as indicated by the megalithic tombs and burial mounds in the surrounding area. Near Lohmen lies a larger burial ground with at least ten Bronze Age burial mounds. Archaeological walking trails in Lohmen and Kritzow are also among the attractions of Sternberger Seenland Nature Park.
Forest, Hiking and Summer by the Water
Around 3.3 hectares of municipal forest are legally designated as the “Seeblick” recreational forest. The woodland is intended for play, learning, exercise and experiencing nature. This broad remit brings together different interests without limiting the recreational forest to a single activity.
The children’s health forest in Lohmen opened on April 25, 2025. As a pilot project, it promotes health, nature-based education and environmental protection. This gives the subject of forests in Lohmen an explicitly educational and health-related focus as well.
Nature-based recreational activities in Lohmen include hiking and fishing. In summer, the lakes in Lohmen invite visitors to swim.
Those interested in the archaeological walking trails will find two named locations, Lohmen and Kritzow, among the attractions of Sternberger Seenland Nature Park. Together with references to the burial mounds and early settlement, these trails bring the history of the landscape to the fore. Hiking and fishing offer other ways to enjoy a nature-focused stay.
Events and Getting Around Locally
The village festival in Lohmen is held annually and takes place at both the village square and the festival barn. The Mecklenburg Sheep Shearing Festival and the traditional European Christmas Market also use these two venues. The distinction matters when planning a trip: only the annual recurrence of the village festival is explicitly stated. If an event is a deciding factor for your stay, check the specific dates before you travel.
Lohmen Tourist Information is located in the festival barn in the village centre. Visitors can get tips there for their stay in the region. The festival barn is therefore both a visitor information point and one of the venues mentioned; the advice available there can help with further planning.
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For the wider travel overview: Amt Güstrow-Land.
