Discover Lenz on Lake Plauer

Lenz borders directly on Lake Plauer, bringing together waterscapes, excursion opportunities and historic traces in one place. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Lenz can tailor their trip to their own interests: highlights include boat trips and Lenzer Harbour, a lakeside route through a deciduous forest, views across Lake Plauer and the remains of the former Lenz Castle. This makes it possible to shape your stay around water-based experiences, outdoor activities and history.

Waterways and excursions from Lenz

Boat rental and boat charter services are available at Lenzer Harbour, which also offers moorings. This makes the harbour an important starting point for anyone who wants to experience Lake Plauer and its waterways from a special perspective. From Lenz, boat trips are possible to Plau am See or the island town of Malchow.

The blue Lenzer Bridge is another distinctive local attraction. It crosses the branch canal towards Lake Plauer and is well worth a visit. In the wider Malchow area, the Müritz-Elde Waterway connects the Müritz with Lake Plauer. From April to November, the Malchow Swing Bridge opens every hour to allow larger boats and regional passenger vessels to pass through. Anyone interested in shipping, canals and the connections between different bodies of water will find an informative excursion destination here.

Shoreline, forest and views

The landscape around Lenz can also be explored by land. One route leads from Lenz directly along the shore of Lake Plauer through a deciduous forest. The transition between water and forest gives the tour a clearly defined landscape. Lenzer Höh also offers a viewpoint overlooking Lake Plauer. Anyone who enjoys seeing a region from different perspectives can include a lakeside route and the viewpoint in their day’s itinerary.

Cyclists have a special option: they can board in Lenz and combine a boat trip with the cycle route around Lake Plauer. This combination appeals to travellers who do not want to plan the cycle route exclusively by land. At the same time, it remains open whether the focus should be on the cycle route, a boat trip or combining both experiences.

Historic traces of Lenz Castle

Alongside its water and landscapes, Lenz also has a historic point of interest. Lenz Castle was built near Lenz in 1448/49. At the former castle, a double rampart and a ditch between them can be identified. However, only a few or barely discernible remains of what was once a large fortification survive today. The site is therefore particularly suitable for visitors who want to view traces of the past not only in exhibitions, but directly in the landscape. The castle remains add a peaceful historical focus to an excursion itinerary.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

Accommodation in Lenz can be a suitable choice if you want to focus on Lake Plauer, the harbour and the excursions described above. The key factor is less a fixed programme than the combination you want: water sports and boat trips lead to different daily itineraries than the lakeside route through the deciduous forest or exploring the former castle complex. Families can spread their different interests over several days of excursions without limiting the destination to just one type of experience.

For further orientation in the surrounding area, you can also view Alt Schwerin, Silz, Penkow, Walow, Fünfseen, Zislow, Göhren-Lebbin and Nossentiner Hütte.

For the main travel overview: Amt Malchow.