Mürwik: Water Tower, Nature and Naval History

Explore Mürwik through its technical architectural history, maritime themes and natural areas. These different aspects offer practical guidance when choosing a destination: a viewpoint atop the water tower, a nature reserve with designated trails and traces of naval history each provide a different focus. The routes and sights in the wider destination of Flensburg offer further perspectives too.

Water Tower: Architectural History and Views

Mürwik Water Tower was built between 1961 and 1962 to maintain pressure in the network and increase its storage capacity. The structure thus serves two purposes in the water supply system: maintaining pressure and providing additional storage. Today, its observation platform offers visitors views of the city of Flensburg and the Flensburg Fjord. Those interested in technical structures will find both the tower’s original purpose and views from above in one place. The city and fjord views give a visit a different focus from the nature and historical themes also associated with Mürwik.

Naval History and Art in Mürwik

The Naval Academy in Flensburg’s Mürwik district has been the central training institution for German naval officers since 1910. Its more than 200-metre-long waterfront and approximately 60-metre-high tower shape the panorama of the southern shore of the Flensburg Fjord. The Naval History Collection is housed in the former Commandant’s House. It presents German naval history from 1848 to the present day. The Naval Academy thus focuses both on the training of naval officers and on the historical presentation of the navy.

Christuskirche Mürwik preserves another historical detail: it houses a 16th-century crucifix from the late Gothic church in Wilster. Its age and origin give the artwork its own connection to the church’s history. Together, the Naval Academy and the crucifix offer two different ways of exploring history: the development of an institution and a single sacred work of art.

Nature Reserve and Trails

Twedter Feld nature reserve is located in the Mürwik district. Its northern part includes a former Bundeswehr military training area; agricultural land lies to the south. These different uses shape the areas of the reserve described here. On designated trails, you can hike, cycle, ride horses and jog. The activities range from hiking to horse riding; use the trails designated for these purposes.

Another route is the Ewoldtweg, which runs along the beach. It connects Fahrensodde with Solitüde and Meierwik. Unlike the designated trails in Twedter Feld, it is defined primarily by its route along the beach and its connection between these three named places. This distinction highlights the different route themes: in the nature reserve, the focus is on several activities along designated trails, while the Ewoldtweg is notable for its beachside location and the connection between the places mentioned.

More to Explore in the Destination of Flensburg

Beyond Mürwik, the wider destination of Flensburg offers further historical and maritime themes. Oluf-Samson-Gang connects Norderstraße with Schiffbrücke; its picturesque half-timbered houses date from the 17th century. At the Flensburg Maritime Museum, the city’s maritime history and that of the partly German, partly Danish region are presented through exhibitions and interactive activities. These two places have different focuses: the lane showcases historic houses in the cityscape, while the museum explores the history of shipping and the region.

The Kompagnietor is also one of Flensburg’s oldest buildings. The Flensburg fishermen’s association, the Flensburger Schiffergelag, had it built between 1602 and 1604. Those interested in regional routes will find three themed cycling routes around Flensburg as part of RadRundUm Flensburg, extending into the surrounding municipalities of Harrislee, Handewitt, Tastrup, Wees and Glücksburg. Themed stops provide information about nature, ecology, history and culture at notable locations. Flensburg therefore offers both individual historic buildings and a network of cycle routes with themed stops.

For the wider travel overview: Flensburg.