Discover Finkenthal: Half-timbered chapel and nearby deciduous forests

When deciding on a stay in Finkenthal, two specific things can help: historic buildings in the village and walks in the nearby deciduous forests. It is also worth distinguishing between locations: Schlossberg is 1.5 kilometres north of the village, while the Dammer Postmoor nature reserve encompasses parts of the municipality of Finkenthal.

Chapel and historic farmsteads

The chapel in Finkenthal was built in 1805 in a simple half-timbered style, on the site of a place of worship first mentioned in 1560. It is a filial church of Altkalen. The organ was made in 1831 by Cordes, the sexton of Altkalen. This makes it possible to distinguish several stages in the village’s history: the early mention of the predecessor building, the construction of the chapel and, later, the making of the organ.

The architectural history also includes the Low German hall house at Hufe V. It has retained its original appearance and is a listed building. The Forsthof estate comprises a residence, a stable and a barn; this ensemble, too, has retained its original appearance and is a listed building. This allows you to appreciate different scales of rural architecture: a named hall house and a farmstead made up of several buildings.

Walks and traces of history

The deciduous forests in the vicinity of Finkenthal are ideal for walking. In spring in particular, lush carpets of flowers, including corydalis and anemones, appear there. If seeing these blooms is important to you, spring is the best time to plan your trip; the forests also offer a reason to go walking in their own right.

The remains of a motte-and-bailey castle can be found on Schlossberg, north of Finkenthal. They are considered evidence of early knightly ownership in Finkenthal. At a distance of 1.5 kilometres to the north, Schlossberg is a separate landmark from the buildings in the village.

Nature conservation and practical orientation

The “Dammer Postmoor” nature reserve covers about 235 hectares and encompasses parts of the municipality of Finkenthal in the cadastral districts of Schlutow and Fürstenhof. It preserves a richly varied, secluded forest-and-moor complex as a representative section of a near-natural ground moraine landscape. The ordinance of 14 August 2000 prohibits entering or cycling outside designated paths. Check for current information about the area before visiting.

For road directions: Federal Highway 110 passes through Finkenthal halfway between Gnoien and Dargun. In the municipality of Finkenthal, the “Steak & Fish” restaurant is located behind the forestry office. Check whether it is open before you travel.

Rostock as the wider regional setting

The wider travel destination of Rostock offers another perspective. The Rostock region is bordered by 62 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline, with a number of seaside resorts; its coastal hinterland includes the river valleys of the Warnow and Recknitz. Buses and trains operate in the district of Rostock as part of the regional transport network. With one ticket, visitors can travel throughout the region, including to the Hanseatic and university city of Rostock.

Discover more destinations: Lühburg, Behren-Lübchin, Boddin, Walkendorf, Altkalen.

Go to the wider travel overview: Amt Gnoien.