Groß Wüstenfelde is in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The manor house, hillfort, church, cemeteries and farm shop offer a variety of points of interest, from architectural history and remembrance to products from a family business. This gives you a choice of topics to explore individually when planning your trip.
Manor House and Slavic Hillfort
The Mecklenburg Parkland includes Groß Wüstenfelde, one of the places with historic manor houses and extensive gardens. Groß Wüstenfelde Manor House has been restored, is around 300 years old and is a listed building. A hillfort of Slavic origin surrounds the manor house. It is relatively well preserved and has outstanding cultural and historical significance.
The manor house and hillfort bring together two distinct historical connections: the house is said to be around 300 years old, while the hillfort is of Slavic origin. The combination of the restored manor house and the surrounding hillfort makes this place especially interesting for travelers who are interested in historic buildings.
Church and Religious History
Matgendorf Church is a brick building dating from the 20th century. Side extensions and a roof turret with an open lantern give the building its architectural character. Its furnishings include a Jehmlich organ dating from 1965. The church is notable both for its architectural design and for a feature with a clearly documented date.
The history of the region also includes the settlement of the 1930s: settlers from the Rhineland, Westphalia and Upper Franconia moved to Groß Wüstenfelde and several nearby places. They contributed to the formation of a Catholic community in an otherwise Protestant northern German region. This development broadens the picture of religious history beyond individual church buildings.
Cemeteries and Places of Remembrance
The cemetery in Matgendorf contains a memorial to typhus victims of the postwar period, as well as the graves of deceased priests. Another cemetery lies on the eastern edge of Schwetzin. Its features include a Pietà sculpture, a large wooden cross with a corpus, and a funeral chapel. The two sites bring together specific memorials and different forms of cemetery design.
Farm Shop and Cheesemaking
Kaup’s farm shop is a family business in Groß Wüstenfelde. It offers farm cheese, eggs, beef and sausages. As the selection may change, check with the farm shop for the current range if you want to buy specific products.
At Schafscheune Hofkäserei Vietschow, visitors can take guided tours and learn about cheesemaking at the HofkäseSchule. Tours take place regularly; check current dates with the provider in advance. This will help you plan your visit if you want to include cheesemaking in your itinerary.
Discover more destinations: Sukow-Levitzow, Thürkow, Dahmen, Warnkenhagen, Jördenstorf, Lelkendorf, Schwasdorf, Dalkendorf
See the overview of the wider area: Amt Mecklenburgische Schweiz.
