Bergholz: Village History and Excursions in the Municipality
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Church and Local History Room: Bergholz History
Bergholz offers two different ways to explore local history: the brick church, a landmark visible from far away, and the local history room, which offers a glimpse into earlier centuries. The church was built between 1862 and 1864 and can be seen from a distance. This creates a contrast in time between a 19th-century building and the Huguenot settlement of 1687 covered in the local history room.
The Local History Room and Its Themes
The Bergholz local history room provides a comprehensive overview of the history and everyday life of Bergholz in past centuries. A dedicated exhibition room focuses on the settlement of Huguenots in Bergholz in 1687 and the later emigration of people from Bergholz to Denmark, the USA and Australia. Thus, within the broader overview of the village, this room places particular emphasis on settlement and subsequent emigration. The local history room was established in 2000 by the Arbeitskreis zur Aufarbeitung der Bergholzer Dorfgeschichte e.V. It is open on Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.; check the opening hours before setting out.
Caselow and the Municipality’s Nature Destinations
In the municipality of Bergholz, a signposted educational and hiking trail in the village of Caselow leads into the Caselow Heath, making the heath a place to visit. The Kiesbergwiesen nature reserve is also a possible destination in the area around Bergholz and is associated with Caselow in the municipality. There are different ways to enjoy nature: a signposted trail into the heath and a nature reserve as a destination.
Vorpommern-Greifswald as a Wider Travel Region
Vorpommern-Greifswald offers other distinct cultural attractions. The Pomeranian State Museum in Greifswald displays the Croy Tapestry of 1554, a unique cultural and historical artefact from the Reformation era. A culinary tour of Greifswald’s historic old town visits four Greifswald food establishments offering sweet and savoury treats. In Anklam, the Otto Lilienthal Museum, a biographical technology museum, is dedicated to aviation pioneer, mechanical engineer and humanist Otto Lilienthal in his hometown. The Juliett U-461 submarine, moored as a museum in Peenemünde harbour, can be explored on a tour. Check visiting conditions in advance. The Baltic Sea Cycle Route, part of the EuroVelo EV10 route, runs into the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald. The Stettin Lagoon Circular Route and the Route of North German Romanticism are regional cycling routes for exploring the district. This brings together a long-distance EuroVelo connection and two regional routes. Route conditions and signage may change; check both before setting off.
When planning your trip, you can distinguish between Bergholz’s local history and places to visit at the municipal level; Vorpommern-Greifswald broadens the picture with other museum and city attractions.
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