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Malchin
ℹ️Practical info — Malchin
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Climb the 67-meter tower of St. Johannis Church for a sweeping view over the surrounding lake district.
- Visit the Kalensche Tor, one of the best-preserved examples of North German Brick Gothic architecture.
- Rent a silent solar boat in the Peene Valley to enjoy the local wildlife without disturbing the peace.
- The market square with its historic town hall is the excellent starting point for a walking tour.
- Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Burg Schlitz castle and its expansive park.
🍽 Food
Freshly caught fish from Lake Malchin, served in traditional inns along the shore.
Pork ribs with a traditional sweet-and-sour filling of apples and prunes.
Try cakes or juices made from 'the lemon of the North' in local cafes.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Find regional produce and fresh lake fish right on the central market square.
Look for 'Direktvermarktung' signs to buy fresh goat cheese and wild boar salami directly from farmers.
Located in a historic mill, this museum shop gives local crafts and souvenirs.
Known as the 'Amazon of the North,' it's one of Europe's last intact peatlands, offering absolute quiet.
A quiet spot providing sweeping views over the Malchin moor meadows.
A peaceful walking path combining art and nature in the rolling hills of Mecklenburg Switzerland.
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Malchin is set among the rolling hills of "Mecklenburg Switzerland", strategically located on the Peene River between Lake Malchin and Lake Kummerow. This location made the town an important trading hub as early as the Middle Ages. Brick Gothic architecture characterizes the center: the three-aisled parish church of St. John from the 15th century stands out with its massive tower, visible from afar, marking the center of the regularly laid-out street grid. Remains of the old town fortifications are still preserved in the form of two massive town gates, the Steintor and the Kalensches Tor. Today, the town is a quiet starting point for nature vacationers. The small natural harbor on the Peene attracts paddlers and recreational boaters who want to explore the species-rich river valley. The rural surroundings are crisscrossed by stately manor houses and old tree-lined avenues, which are convenient for extended cycling tours through the local nature park.
- Location: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany
- Top sights: Malchin Town Hall · Kalensches Tor · Steintor (Stone Gate)
- Nearby: Stavenhagen (9 km)
- Population: ~7.231
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 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 54 | 41 | 42 | 34 | 50 | 60 | 84 | 64 | 51 | 52 | 47 | 52 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded by Nikolaus von Werle
- St. John's Church (Brick Gothic)
- Former border bastion of Mecklenburg
- Located on the Peene Canal
- Part of Mecklenburg Switzerland
- Features two preserved city gates
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Sights in the town Malchin (10)
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