Malchin

Malchin combines North German Brick Gothic architecture and historic town gates with marina facilities and a cycling tour around Lake Kummerow. This offers a range of options for your stay: you can focus your holiday on culture, cycling or time by the water, then decide which holiday apartment in Malchin best suits your travel plans.

Church, organ and historic town gates

St. John’s Church is a typical example of North German Brick Gothic architecture. Its furnishings include a Friese organ and a Mary altar dating from around 1430. The Friese III organ is particularly noteworthy: it is one of just eight large Friese III organs in the state and the only one of them to have survived almost entirely in its original condition. Anyone interested in church art, organs or medieval furnishings will find several points of interest here.

The former fortifications also shape Malchin’s historic landmarks. The Kalensche Gate was one of the four gates in the former Malchin defensive complex and is the best-preserved gate in the town fortifications. The Fangelturm adds another perspective on the town’s history: this six-storey brick defensive tower dates from the 15th century and is open to the public.

Museum and town traditions

The local history museum is located in the Malchin town mill and features a permanent exhibition about Siegfried Marcus. Tours of the museum can also be arranged outside regular opening hours. This provides an opportunity to plan a museum visit as a specific part of your stay if you would like to learn more about this subject.

Malchin’s annual events include the Mecklenburg Motorcycle and Vintage Car Rally and the Old Town Festival. The Old Town Festival includes a traditional procession. These events give your stay a different focus from visiting the historic buildings and exhibitions: they highlight recurring town traditions and shared experiences.

Waterways and marina facilities

Malchin has a marina for recreational boats as well as the “Koesters Eck” waterway rest area and harbour; both are connected to Lake Kummerow via the Peene. The waterway rest area has been awarded the “Yellow Wave”, a quality mark for moorings. This makes Malchin an appealing destination for your holiday planning if waterways and a connection to Lake Kummerow are among the themes you are looking for on your trip.

Getting around by train and bike

Malchin has a railway station on the Güstrow–Neubrandenburg line. The cycling tour around Lake Kummerow starts at the station. From there, it passes through one of the historic town gates into the old town. If you would like to combine cycling with a cultural focus, you can include this tour as a dedicated activity; the town gate marks the described transition into the old town. The tour’s starting point at the station also provides a clear landmark for planning your ride.

Another activity in Malchin is a modern outdoor swimming pool with attractions for visitors of all ages. Alongside the historic sights, museum and waterways, the pool offers a different way to spend your time. Choose your accommodation according to whether you primarily want to discover the town’s history, take the cycling tour, or enjoy the swimming facilities and waterways.

More local pages

More local pages: Neukalen, Gorschendorf, Duckow, Basedow, Kummerow, Gielow, Faulenrost.

For the overarching travel overview: Amt Malchin am Kummerower See.