When planning a trip to Divitz-Spoldershagen, two distinct cultural attractions stand out: Divitz Moated Castle and barrel-kicking. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first decide whether you want your trip to coincide with Pentecost or whether the castle’s architectural history should be the main focus. If you are travelling around the festival, check the exact date for the year in question.

Divitz Moated Castle: Location and Architectural History

Divitz Moated Castle is located in the municipality of Divitz-Spoldershagen in the Barth administrative district. It is considered one of the most significant moated castles in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is of great cultural and historical value to the region and the state. The castle complex sits on an island surrounded by a moat. Its building fabric dates from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Two perspectives complement each other in understanding it: the island and moat describe its location, while the dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century describes the span of its building fabric. This makes it possible to appreciate the moated castle both for its layout and for its long architectural history. For travellers interested in architectural styles and regional history, this is a clear thematic focus.

Barrel-Kicking at Pentecost

In Divitz-Spoldershagen, barrel-kicking is an annual festival held at Pentecost and a firmly established tradition. This gives trip planning a clear seasonal focus. Check the current event date before planning your travel around it. By comparison, the moated castle’s architectural history is a historical focus independent of the annual festival date.

Vorpommern-Rügen as the Wider Area

The broader destination of Vorpommern-Rügen offers more to explore than the town itself. The district of Vorpommern-Rügen includes the islands of Rügen, Hiddensee and Ummanz, as well as the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula chain. The district has an estimated 60 or so museums. The old town of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar.” Another perspective is offered by the beech forests in Jasmund National Park on Rügen, which form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe.”

The Gallery at the Monastery in Ribnitz-Damgarten also adds a distinct artistic dimension to the district. It preserves, maintains and manages the district’s art collection. The collection comprises around 500 works of painting, graphic art, sculpture, ceramics, silk painting and textile design, dating from the late 19th century to the present day. The gallery also has a permanent exhibition of graphic works by Lyonel Feininger. Check the current visitor regulations before your visit.

In Putbus, the Gallery in the Orangery presents up to eight exhibitions each year in a historic building in the heart of the town of art and culture. Readings and concerts are also held there. Check the programme for individual events.

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Go to the broader travel overview: Amt Barth.