Waren (Müritz): Nature, Water and City History

Waren (Müritz) lies directly on the shore of Lake Müritz. The town combines an extensive waterscape with nature experiences, historic sites and various ways to explore the surrounding area on foot, by bicycle or on the water. Its location on Lake Müritz gives your stay a clear connection to the water. This means that on foot, by bicycle and on the water, there are three different ways to explore Waren (Müritz) and the region.

Nature and Water on Lake Müritz

The Müritzeum in Waren (Müritz) is a nature experience center with Germany’s largest aquarium landscape for native freshwater species. At the Müritzeum, the region’s aquatic world and native freshwater species take center stage. Müritz National Park borders the town of Waren (Müritz). For nature enthusiasts, the national park therefore provides a distinct focal point adjoining the town.

City History at Special Sites

The Waren City History Museum has been located in the town’s historic town hall at Neuer Markt since 1998. Another historic site is St. Mary’s Church in Waren (Müritz). It incorporates the remains of a castle chapel built before 1225 and a nave built before 1333 in the Brick Gothic style. Since 1995, the church tower has featured a viewing platform at a height of 45 m, reached via a staircase with 176 steps. For climbing the tower, the height of 45 m and the 176 steps are specific details to consider when planning.

The Alte Kacheltöpferei, or Old Tile Pottery, in Waren (Müritz) is also part of the town’s historic presence. It is a former tile pottery preserved in its original condition. The former tile pottery displays numerous tiles and tools used to make tiles. The craftwork is made visible not only through finished tiles but also through the tools used in their production.

Boat Trips, Paths and Hiking Routes

Passenger boat trips on Lake Müritz include short round trips on the lake and day excursions with a stop on land. A day excursion with a stop on land includes time ashore in addition to the boat trip. Those who prefer to explore the landscape while staying active can experience Waren (Müritz) and the region on guided or independent tours on foot, by bicycle or on the water. The hiking options in Waren (Müritz) range from a short route of 9 km to a multi-day hike of 907 km. The 9-km short route can be planned differently from a 907-km multi-day hike.

Fish and Regional Cuisine

In Waren (Müritz), freshly smoked fish served directly from the smoker on board, freshly prepared fish dishes and fish sandwiches are offered every day. The region’s abundance of water and forests influences its local cuisine. The three options therefore range from fish from the smoker on board to a prepared dish and a fish sandwich.

Further destinations in the region: Amt Stargarder Land, Amt Röbel-Müritz, Feldberger Seenlandschaft, Vielist, Neubrandenburg, Amt Friedland, Amt Demmin-Land and Amt Treptower Tollensewinkel.

For the overarching travel overview: Mecklenburg Lake District.