Gollmitz: Village Church and Historic Watermill

Gollmitz offers two distinct cultural and historical highlights: its fieldstone church and historic watermill. The church dates back to the 13th century; the mill is still operational and adds a museum featuring machinery from several centuries to the picture of the village. At the church, the focus is on its construction and furnishings, while the mill showcases historic technology. This allows you to consider the two themes separately when planning your trip.

13th-century fieldstone church

Gollmitz Church is a fieldstone building dating from the 13th century. Its furnishings include chancel windows by Werner Kothe, as well as an altar and a fieldstone baptismal font. The building material links the structure to two elements of its furnishings, while the chancel windows add a distinct artistic touch. The building is open to visitors as an open church; access arrangements may vary. Check them before your visit if you would like to see the interior furnishings.

Watermill, museum and mill courtyard

The historic watermill in Gollmitz is still operational; its museum spans four floors and includes machinery from several centuries. The complex’s size and historical breadth make historic technology its main focus. The Fischer Staircase (Fischertreppe), also considered a sight worth seeing, is right next to it. Gollmitz thus brings together distinct cultural and historical perspectives: fieldstone architecture and furnishings on the one hand, and milling technology and machinery from different centuries on the other.

After a hike, bike ride or canoe trip in the Uckermark, the mill courtyard offers a place to pause. There is a terrace beside the waterwheel, as well as quieter areas in the courtyard. You can choose between relaxing on the terrace and spending time in the more peaceful parts of the mill courtyard.

Routes and other highlights in Nordwestuckermark

Within the wider travel destination of Nordwestuckermark, the Uckermark Circular Trail offers a regional hiking connection to Gollmitz. The trail links Angermünde, Templin and Prenzlau; coming from Boitzenburg, it passes through Naugarten and continues toward Gollmitz. This route gives you a specific framework if you would like to include a section of the trail in your plans.

In Naugarten, signposted, unpaved cycling and hiking trails also lead to notable spots. Options range from short walks to longer tours, including guided ones. Bicycle and boat rentals are available there; check availability in advance. Near Naugarten, a lake of about 33 hectares owned by the municipality invites visitors to swim and fish. Walking around it offers a striking nature experience.

The Galerie am Hof Kokurin in Naugarten offers another cultural highlight in Nordwestuckermark. It features a constantly changing display of paintings, wooden sculptures and small works of art. The region’s attractions thus range from hiking and water activities to art, while the village church and watermill are Gollmitz’s own cultural and historical highlights.

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