Fincken – Landscape Park, Manor House and Church

Landscape, Hiking Trail and Lake Fincken

The landscape park in Fincken was laid out in the first half of the 19th century. Its special features include rare trees. Those interested in landscaped parks and woody plants will find a specific natural feature here that differs from the village’s buildings. Alongside its architectural history, the park gives Fincken its own distinct landscape theme.

A hiking trail is described that leads from the village to Eiskellerberg in the direction of the B 198. Its starting point in the village and its direction towards Eiskellerberg give the route a clear orientation. If you enjoy exploring on foot when you travel, you can consider this trail as a separate option. It offers a different focus from the buildings and the landscape park.

Anglers can catch carp, pike, zander and whitefish in Lake Fincken. The fish species listed indicate what can be caught in the lake. Fishing thus complements the nature and architecture themes with a specific activity on the water. Whether you would rather spend your time hiking, looking at historic buildings or fishing depends on your interests.

Manor House and Architectural History

The manor house in Fincken was built in 1801. Between 1850 and 1860, it was extended with a hall-like addition in the Tudor Gothic style. These two details describe distinct building phases: the extension followed the construction of the manor house several decades later. Those interested in architecture can therefore look at both the older building and the distinctive addition. The manor house also contains a hotel and a restaurant.

The church also offers several points of interest for exploring its architectural history and furnishings. It is an 18th-century plastered brick building; its fieldstone choir is said to have been built between 1290 and 1310. The statement about the choir retains its qualification regarding the date. Inside, the church has an altar with putti and a group of angels. Protected as a historic monument, it combines architectural features with a described altar design. A mausoleum belonging to the von Blücher family stands beside the church.

Another special feature is the 18th-century circular barn, considered unique in the region. It adds a rural building type and its own historical context to the local architecture. If you are interested in regional architecture, several themes come together here: the manor house with its later addition, the church with its fieldstone choir and altar, and the circular barn. Each building offers a different perspective on Fincken’s history without reducing it to a single period or building purpose.

Find other places at the same navigation level under Melz, Leizen, Wredenhagen, Bütow, Lärz, Buchholz, Sietow and Ludorf.

For the higher-level travel overview: Amt Röbel-Müritz.