Sülstorf: History, Remembrance and Paths Through Woods and Fields

Church, Vicarage and Exhibition Venue

The Johanniter Church in Sülstorf dates back to the 13th century and is one of the village’s notable historic sites. The historic vicarage is also known for its cultural-historical significance and heritage value. These buildings offer different perspectives on local history: the church reflects the village’s long history, while the vicarage stands out as a testament to its architectural and cultural heritage.

The Sülstorf parish barn offers another glimpse into life in the village today. It now serves as a venue for gatherings and exhibitions. Historic buildings are therefore not just part of the village’s past; they also shape its cultural offerings today. If you are interested in history, architectural heritage and exhibitions, you can include these themes in your exploration of Sülstorf.

Remembrance and Commemoration

Sülstorf’s history also includes dark chapters. In 1947, a mass grave containing the bodies of 53 Jewish women was discovered there. The Jewish regional community of Mecklenburg established a memorial site there in 1951. A large Star of David sits at the top of its entrance gate.

Events are regularly held at the Sülstorf concentration camp memorial site to commemorate the liberation from National Socialism and to keep its memory alive. If you would like to engage with this part of history, you can make a visit to the memorial site a focus of your trip. The events provide a shared setting for remembrance; the Johanniter Church and parish barn, meanwhile, represent other historical and cultural themes in Sülstorf.

Cycling and Hiking in Three Districts

The idyllic landscape around Sülte, Boldela and Sülstorf invites you to enjoy relaxing cycling and hiking trips. A section of the Hamburg Freight Route passes through all three districts and through woods and fields. When planning your activities, you can take in the rural surroundings as well as the cultural attractions. The landscapes and paths described here offer a different way to experience the municipality than its historic sites.

Paths lead from the three districts to neighbouring municipalities, where more routes are available. This gives you the flexibility to plan a trip that does not focus on just one district. A monument in Boldela commemorates the soldiers from Boldela who fell in both world wars. If you would also like to include this site in your exploration of the municipality’s history, you can visit it as a separate historical point of interest.

Which Stay Suits Your Interests?

With a holiday apartment in Sülstorf, you can make the municipality itself the destination for your stay.

Other places in this navigation: Rastow, Warlow, Leussow, Lübesse, Bresegard Bei Eldena, Wöbbelin, Göhlen, Lüblow.

For the broader travel overview: Amt Ludwigslust-Land.