Wusterhusen: St. John's Church and Cycling

Historical furnishings of St. John's Church

The wall paintings on the longitudinal walls of St. John's Church date from the 13th century. There are paintings on the chancel arch from the first quarter of the 15th century. The granite baptismal font also dates from the first half of the 13th century; four male heads are set into its bowl. The different dates and locations point to several phases in the creation of the church's furnishings. This makes the church a tangible cultural highlight for exploring the history of the village.

Two dates mark different stages in the history of the medieval carved altarpiece: it dates from 1510 and was remodelled in the Baroque style in 1650. The gap between its creation and alteration makes the altar's development clear without conflating the two events. Those interested in religious art will find another distinct object with a documented history here, alongside the wall paintings and baptismal font.

The organ offers a glimpse of another era. The mechanical slider-chest organ was made in 1841 by Carl August Buchholz of Berlin and has been preserved in nearly its original condition. Following a successful restoration, the Buchholz organ was rededicated at a festive service on 14 July 2024. This date belongs to its more recent history. The oldest of the three bells probably dates from 1319; this date is therefore uncertain.

St. John's Church is also a venue for the “Zeit für Dich – Spiritueller Sommer im Norden” series. A culturally focused stay here therefore combines historical furnishings with the church's role as a venue. The series adds another dimension to the cultural life of Wusterhusen, alongside its religious art.

Explore Wusterhusen by bike

Cycling routes also give your trip a clear direction. The Bodden Tour passes through Wusterhusen and runs, among other places, between Lubmin and Hanshagen. If you are considering a tour that passes through the village, you can include Wusterhusen as part of this cycling route. Another documented cycling route initially passes through Lubmin: after the railway crossing, a cycle path leads to Wusterhusen.

After passing through Wusterhusen, this route continues along a cycle path to Lubmin, about 2.5 kilometres away. The approximate distance is a useful guide when choosing the next section. In the village, there is a play and rest area along the described route where you can take a break. This makes the village a good stop on an active exploration, while St. John's Church offers a different focus for your stay.

Wusterhusen therefore offers specific points of interest to help you choose between a stay focused more on cultural history and a trip that includes cycling routes. Other destinations in this selection are Katzow, Rubenow, Neu Boltenhagen, Hanshagen, Kemnitz, Loissin, Kröslin and Brünzow.

For the broader travel overview: Amt Lubmin.