Discover Blankenberg: Lake District, Monuments and Nature

Blankenberg lies between Brüel and Warin, in the northern part of the wooded, hilly Sternberg Lake District. Nature, local history and a range of excursion options are among the area’s defining features. The municipality borders Groß Labenzer See to the east and Tempziner See to the west. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, consider whether the landscape, historic places, or walking and cycling activities should be the main focus of your trip.

Lakes and Landscape Around Blankenberg

The two lakes mark different sides of the municipality: Groß Labenzer See lies to the east and Tempziner See to the west. Together with the wooded, hilly landscape, they create a varied setting that makes Blankenberg more than just a place to visit. The Radebach is also part of the local landscape. It is a tributary of the Brüeler Bach and runs through the municipality of Blankenberg.

These landscape features can help you plan your holiday: would you like to spend time outdoors, or focus more on historic places? Blankenberg is a starting point for walks and cycling trips.

History at the Station, by the Lake and in the Districts

The railway station ensemble in Blankenberg is a notable testament to railway history. It consists of two station buildings, a residential house, railway workers’ houses and a 19th-century water tower. The listed buildings and the water tower are individual protected monuments. Blankenberg (Meckl) station is on the Bad Kleinen–Rostock railway line; if you are considering travelling by train, you can take this route into account when planning your journey.

You will also encounter traces of earlier history at Tempziner See. The remains of a former early German fortification are located on the peninsula known as “Der Große Werder.” Early German finds have been discovered on Kleiner Werder in the same lake. These two distinct clues—the visible remains on one peninsula and finds on the other—bring the historical dimension of the landscape to life without suggesting that the two places form a single visitor route.

A hunting lodge was built in the district of Friedrichswalde in 1860. The “Bronzene Hirsch” (Bronze Stag) is nearby. In the district of Penzin, there is a small, simple village church that is recommended for a visit. If you like to explore different aspects of a place during your trip, the station, lakeshore and districts each offer their own historical points of interest. Choose according to whether you are more interested in buildings, archaeological traces or smaller village churches.

Nature Experiences and Routes for Active Days

To learn more about the natural environment of the Radebach valley, the nature park administration offers guided tours where visitors can find out more about the lives of beavers. This is a specific way to combine the stream environment with a themed nature experience. As these tours are part of the nature park administration’s programme, consider including one as a separate excursion when planning your trip.

Cyclists will also find a designated starting point in the municipality: a car park near Friedrichswalde is the starting point for the third section of European Cycle Route No. 11, from Friedrichswalde to Klein-Görnow. The route is clearly identified by its section and endpoints. Blankenberg is also a starting point for walking and cycling trips. Families can weigh up different options for the day—a bike ride along this designated section, a walk or a nature tour—without having to fit everything into a single programme.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Plans?

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Blankenberg, consider which of the area’s features described above interest you most: the wooded lake district, its historic sites, or the opportunities for walks and cycling trips. Accommodation in the destination provides a base for your stay; you can then plan excursions around the specific things you and your fellow travellers would like to experience.

More destination pages: Borkow, Sternberg, Zahrensdorf, Kuhlen-Wendorf, Weitendorf, Hohen Pritz, Langen Jarchow and Mustin.

For the wider travel overview: Sternberg Lake District Office.