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Bützow
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💡 Tips
- Look for the Goose Fountain on the market square, the town's landmark commemorating the 'Goose War'.
- Visit the Collegiate Church of St. Mary and St. Elizabeth, an impressive monument of Brick Gothic architecture.
- Rent a canoe and explore the Warnow River from the water, the town is a center for water hiking.
- Visit the 'Krummes Haus' (Crooked House), a historic building that now houses a library and museum.
- Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Rühn Monastery (approx. 3 km away).
🍽 Food
Fresh fish from the Warnow or surrounding lakes, often served at 'Bützower Hof'.
Visit this traditional bakery on the market square for handmade cakes and pastries.
Enjoy an ice cream with a direct view of the water at the old harbor.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Find regional products like honey and fresh vegetables from Mecklenburg on the market square.
A great place to browse and buy local artworks and regional crafts.
A good spot for local literature and small souvenirs related to the town's history.
A quiet park featuring detailed models of the town's historic buildings.
The promenade provides many benches for a relaxed view over the water.
A natural valley nearby, good for quiet hikes through the forest.
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Bützow is a historic town in the Rostock district of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. For centuries, it served as the residence of the Bishops of Schwerin and later as a secondary ducal seat, leaving behind a legacy of grand architecture. The Bützow Castle, a Renaissance structure, remains a central landmark and currently houses a museum. Another architectural highlight is the collegiate church of St. Mary, St. John, and St. Elizabeth, a prominent example of North German Brick Gothic. The town is humorously known as the 'Goose Town', a nickname linked to a local legend and the satirical writings of Christoph Martin Wieland, who used the town as a setting for his novel 'The Abderites'. Geographically, Bützow is defined by its proximity to the Warnow River and Lake Bützower, making it a hotspot for rowing and nature lovers. Today, its economy is supported by administrative services, legal institutions, and regional trade.
- Location: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany
- Top sights: Bützow Castle · The Crooked House · Bützow Town Hall
- Nearby: Schwaan (13 km)
- Population: ~8.191
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 59 | 46 | 44 | 36 | 49 | 61 | 79 | 69 | 54 | 56 | 54 | 60 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded around 1171
- Episcopal residence from 1239 to 1550
- Features one of the largest brick Gothic churches
- Home to the Bützow Castle
- Located on the Warnow Valley cycle path
- Literary fame from Wieland's 'The Abderites'
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