Discover Dummerstorf

Dummerstorf offers points of interest for travelers interested in the history of manor houses and sacred art. The local cultural theme ranges from the Baroque manor house to medieval figures and paintings in the village churches of Kessin and Petschow. Kavelstorf also has a motorway church; nearby, you will also find miniland MV in Göldenitz. If you are looking for a hotel in Dummerstorf, these different themes can help guide your choice of destination.

Dummerstorf Manor House and Public Events

Between 1714 and 1717, Dummerstorf Manor House was built in the Baroque style as the ancestral home of the Mecklenburg noble family von Preen. The manor house is a protected monument. Its construction date, style, and original function give the building a distinct place in local history. It is still used for cultural events today: an association makes both halls available to the public for events such as concerts, readings, and talks. If you are planning to attend a specific event, check with the association for the current program.

Village Churches and Architectural History

The village church of St. Godehard in Kessin has a carved Madonna and Child dating from around 1300, as well as a carved figure of St. Godehard, the bishop, from the 15th century. In Petschow, the village church is a fieldstone building with wall and vault paintings from the mid-14th century; its richly carved altarpiece dates from 1707. Thus, Kessin features two figures from different periods, while Petschow is notable for its construction as well as its paintings and later altarpiece. Kavelstorf motorway church is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Models Nearby

Nearby, in Göldenitz, you will find miniland MV. Along a model road network of federal highways and motorways, there are more than 70 detailed, true-to-scale building models to discover. This adds another perspective on architecture to the manor house and church themes: here, the buildings are presented as models along a recreated road landscape.

More to Explore in the Wider Rostock Destination

In Sternberger Seenland Nature Park, the landscape features deeply incised breakthrough valleys along the Warnow, numerous lakes, picturesque hills, and extensive forests. The area is especially popular for hiking and cycling. Wildlife discovery tours focused on beavers, wolves, and white-tailed eagles are available in Sternberger Seenland, Nossentiner-Schwinzer-Heide, Mecklenburgische Schweiz, and Kummerower See nature parks, as well as at Wildpark-MV. At Wildpark-MV, visitors can explore the park on their own or join guided walks, including wolf, owl, and evening walks.

Another activity in the wider Rostock destination is the Schwaan climbing and adventure forest, with seven courses for children, beginners, and advanced climbers. The 116.5-meter-long Flying Fox zip line runs directly over the lake. As facilities may change, it is advisable to check the latest information before visiting.

The Wolhynian Resettlers Museum in Linstow offers guided tours for groups and individuals. Using ethnographic objects, photos, and documents, the tours tell the story of the Volhynian Germans, from the mid-19th century until their settlement in Mecklenburg after the Second World War. For those interested in culture, this offers a different focus from the architectural and art history of Dummerstorf’s manor house and church communities.

The historic Molli narrow-gauge railway is another regional attraction. It runs between Kühlungsborn and Bad Doberan and is the oldest narrow-gauge railway on the Baltic coast. With its rare 900 mm gauge, it has shaped the character of the Baltic coastal towns since 1886. The Rostock region also includes 62 kilometers of Baltic coastline with several seaside resorts; the coastal hinterland includes the river valleys of the Warnow and Recknitz. Historic sights include the former monastery in Rühn and the minster in Bad Doberan.

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