Bartenshagen-Parkentin: Nature and Village History
Accommodation in Bartenshagen-Parkentin
If you are considering nature and historic village architecture for your holiday, you can get to know Bartenshagen-Parkentin through a variety of attractions: the Hütter Wohld forest, the waters near Hütten and Parkentin village church. Forest, water and local history provide tangible points of reference when choosing a destination.
Nature and Waters
Hütter Wohld is a large forest that rises to 85 metres above sea level. A chain of ponds in the forest and the adjoining wooded areas were designated the Hütter Klosterteiche nature reserve by an ordinance dated 1 November 2005. Forest and water therefore feature together among the municipality’s defining landscape themes.
The pond system near Hütten comprises 14 connected bodies of water set among old beeches and oaks. Lake Hütten lies between Parkentin and Hütten. It was formed from a peat-cutting site and, at just under five hectares, is the largest lake in the municipality. Its origins link today’s waterscape with the history of land use.
The municipality’s location in relation to the Kühlung landscape conservation area is another part of the geographical picture: around 190 hectares of Bartenshagen-Parkentin lie within it.
Village Church and Architectural History
Parkentin village church in Bartenshagen-Parkentin is a three-aisled Gothic brick church built after 1250. “Three-aisled” describes the division of the church interior into three aisles; together with its Gothic brick construction, this makes for a distinctive architectural theme for anyone interested in churches and historic building styles.
The church has delicate wall and vault paintings dating from 1400, which were extensively restored around a hundred years ago. The construction date and paintings point to different historical periods: the church was built after 1250, followed by the decoration of its walls and vaults in 1400; the restoration took place much later.
Bartenshagen has an unusually large number of well-preserved Low German hall houses and farmsteads. This rural architecture complements the church theme with a different building style. Anyone wishing to explore local history through its buildings can thus discover both sacred architecture in Parkentin and farming heritage in Bartenshagen as distinct aspects of the municipality.
Another historical trace leads to Hütten: a glassworks was documented there in 1268, producing green forest glass. This history of craftsmanship complements the architectural and village history with an account of earlier glass production.
Tournaments Throughout the Year
Equestrian, show-jumping, eventing and driving tournaments are held annually in the municipality of Bartenshagen-Parkentin. The different disciplines offer various reasons to plan a stay around the events. Dates may vary; if you would like to combine a trip with a tournament, check the specific dates in advance.
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For the overarching travel overview: Amt Bad Doberan-Land.
