Zemitz combines forest walks with tangible traces of its history. St. Michael’s village church dates from 1913. The prehistoric and early historic finds in the local area reach much further back: they point to early settlement. There is also a prehistoric burial mound east of Zemitz. A church building with a documented date and archaeological evidence from different historical periods thus stand side by side.
Forest walks and a longer route
Zemitz is surrounded by forest and invites you to enjoy relaxing walks. If you would like to include longer hikes in your travel plans, the Via Baltica offers a different scale: its fifth stage includes Zemitz as one of its stops and is 27.1 kilometres long in total. The stage passes through a wide landscape of fields and meadows; along the way, it offers an excellent view of the Peenestrom valley. The distance refers to the stage as a whole. If you plan to walk it, it is advisable to check the current route and signage in advance. For a broader regional perspective, the three nature parks in the district cover almost 40 percent of the area of the wider travel destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald. This district-wide perspective adds a much broader scale to the view of Zemitz and its walking opportunities.
Church, manor house and fishing traditions in the municipality
The municipality also offers other links to the past. In the village of Bauer, St. Nikolai village church dates from the 13th century; its freestanding bell tower stands in the churchyard. The church is right on the hiking trail to Bauerberg, which is considered a destination for excursions. Bauer is also home to the municipality’s only surviving manor house. The neoclassical building can be reached via a lime-tree avenue in front of it. The church and manor house offer contrasting architectural styles: one is a 13th-century building, the other a neoclassical structure. The village of Negenmark is also located on the Peenestrom within the municipality. There, a local family still practices traditional fishing today—offering another glimpse into community life alongside its buildings and walking opportunities.
More cultural attractions in Vorpommern-Greifswald
The wider travel destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald has other distinct cultural attractions. In PeenemĂĽnde, you can explore the Juliett U-461, which is housed in the harbour as a museum, on a guided tour; check the current visitor regulations before your visit. The Otto Lilienthal Museum in Anklam is a technical museum dedicated to Otto Lilienthal, the aviation pioneer, mechanical engineer and humanist. In Greifswald, the Pomeranian State Museum displays the Croy Tapestry from 1554, a unique cultural and historical artefact from the Reformation era. These attractions each have a different focus: a tour of PeenemĂĽnde harbour, a museum dedicated to Lilienthal and a significant work of art in Greifswald.
Discover more destinations: Wolgast, Krummin, LĂĽtow, Lassan, Buggenhagen, Sauzin.
For the wider travel overview: Amt Am Peenestrom.
