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A must-visit for anyone in the area. Visiting this place is like visiting a museum. Everything is just like it was 30 years ago. The taste of the ice cream, the decor, the reasonable prices... even the ladies behind the counter haven't changed ;-) ...

A lovely little hotel right on the lake. The price is right, and the rooms are really nice. We'd happily stay again.

The Wanzka Church was consecrated in 1290 as part of a Cistercian monastery founded between 1275 and 1283. Many noble ladies entered the monastery, including Anna, the daughter of Duke Ulrich I of Mecklenburg-Stargard. After the Reformation, the monastery came under secular administration in 1545, and the church became a parish church in 1555. The monastery complex was largely demolished, but the church, the monastery gate, a ruin, and the Fangel Tower survived. After a fire in 1833, the church was restored in the 1840s and extensively renovated in 2016/17. The church consecration festival is celebrated in September.

Holldorf is a municipality in the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It belongs to the Amt Stargarder Land, which has its seat in the town of Burg Stargard. Since 1990, the municipality's population has more than doubled.

The Old Forge in Wanzka, a district of the municipality of Blankensee in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, is a listed fieldstone building that now serves as a cultural center. Since being acquired by the Wanzka Cultural Association in 2006, the building has been extensively restored and has since been used for a variety of cultural events. These include concerts, film evenings, readings, and church services. The forge is an important meeting place for the village community and regularly attracts visitors from the surrounding area. On March 8, 2025, for example, a film evening with culinary offerings took place there.

Anyone seeking peace, nature, and rural charm should definitely take a detour to Ballwitz – an idyllic village not far from Neubrandenburg. The picturesque village pond, located in the heart of the village, is particularly worth seeing. Surrounded by old trees and traditional houses, the impressive fieldstone church is reflected in the water's surface – a picture like something out of a painting. The church itself is a silent testament to North German architecture and blends harmoniously into its green surroundings. Its simple yet powerful architecture and tranquil location make it a place of reflection. A rest by the pond is particularly charming, a moment of relaxation on one of the benches overlooking the water – perfect for a short break from everyday life. Ballwitz is an ideal stopover on a tour of the Mecklenburg Lake District. Anyone who wants to enjoy the atmosphere of an authentic village combined with historic architecture will definitely get their money's worth here. A real insider tip for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone who likes to get off the beaten track.

The Wanzka Monastery Church is a significant example of North German brick Gothic architecture and is located in the Wanzka district of the municipality of Blankensee. It is closely linked to the history of the Cistercian Wanzka Monastery, which was founded between 1275 and 1283. The monastery complex was solemnly consecrated on January 25, 1290, by Bishop Heinrich von Havelberg. The monastery originally developed from the Broda Double Monastery near Neubrandenburg and served for many years as a spiritual home for unmarried daughters of the regional nobility. One of the most famous abbesses was Adelheit, the only daughter of Duke Ulrich I of Mecklenburg-Stargard. With the Reformation, the monastery was secularized in 1549, but continued to exist as a Protestant women's convent at least until 1584. During the Thirty Years' War, many of the monastery buildings were destroyed or used as quarries, so the complex survived only partially. The original monastery church was a single-nave brick basilica with a 5/8 chancel. After a devastating fire in 1833, the church was rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style between 1840 and 1843 under the direction of the architect Friedrich Wilhelm Buttel. The church received a flat wooden beam ceiling and a redesigned west façade. Particularly noteworthy is the Neo-Gothic altarpiece from 1905, featuring a Crucifixion based on a painting by Peter Paul Rubens, designed by the artist Berta Zarnekow. In 2016 and 2017, the monastery church underwent extensive renovations. Among other things, the roof was re-tiled, the façade was restored, windows were repaired, and the ceilings and walls were repainted. The ceremonial rededication took place on September 3, 2017, by Bishop Andreas von Maltzahn. Today, the monastery church serves as a Protestant parish church and belongs to the Wanzka parish in the Mecklenburg church district of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany. In addition to its religious use, it also serves as a cultural venue for concerts and other events. Visitors can tour the church and enjoy the peaceful, contemplative atmosphere on the shores of Lake Wanzka. Current information and event listings can be found on the Blankensee community website.

The "Alte Schmiede" (Old Forge) in Zachow, a district of Groß Nemerow, is a historic building of cultural significance. The village forge was originally closed around 1954 and fell into disrepair over the years. Around 50 years later, around 2004, reconstruction began on the initiative of Joachim Lautenschläger and with the great commitment of the village community. With the support of the municipality, donations of materials, and the residents' own contributions, the forge was faithfully reconstructed. Since 2004, the Alte Schmiede has served as the clubhouse of the Zinnober Kulturkreis Zachow e.V. (Zinnober Cultural Circle Zachow) and is regularly used for cultural events, exhibitions, and private celebrations. Picturesquely situated next to the Zachow village church, it is now a popular meeting place and part of the "Mecklenburg Lake District" pilgrimage route that runs through the village. Further information and current events can be found on the association's website: https://zinnober-zachow.de/Schmiede/