Dechow between village history, lake and moorland

Village houses and history

The village’s appearance includes preserved brick houses and half-timbered houses with thatched roofs. They were renovated in keeping with heritage conservation requirements, using regionally typical materials such as wood, clay and reeds. Dechow is therefore notable not only for its varied house styles, but also for the materials used to preserve the buildings. Anyone interested in rural architecture and building traditions will find a tangible connection to the village’s history here.

A village walking tour offers further insights into individual properties. Small signs and QR codes in front of 19 houses and one undeveloped plot provide information about their history. This can also be a shared activity with children, encouraging you to look more closely and talk about the history of the properties.

Another cultural destination is the Werderhaus. Its features include an Art Nouveau hall and a stage; the building serves as a gathering place and a cultural venue for all generations. If you would like to include culture as well as village history in your trip, this venue adds a shared community space to your exploration of the historic houses.

Lake Röggeliner See and the landscape around the Borgmoor

Lake Röggeliner See defines Dechow’s setting. A bathing area with a jetty invites you to take a break and picnic by the lake. At the same time, the lake is designated as a protected resting area for migratory greylag geese, grey herons and various duck species. When planning your trip, you can consider these two aspects separately: the lake offers a specific place to pause, while its designated importance also makes it a distinct point of interest for nature lovers.

The approximately 3 km Moor & Koppel hiking trail runs nearby as a circular route along the Borgmoor near Dechow. It starts at the car park of the Gläserne Molkerei, Meiereiweg 1, 19217 Dechow. The area along the Borgmoor is a habitat for dragonflies, grasshoppers, the rare hazel dormouse, cranes and other rare bird species, which raise their young there. The trail and the habitats described offer a nature-focused experience distinct from a village stroll and the cultural attractions.

The history of the Gläserne Molkerei is also part of the village: in 2012, it opened a second location in Dechow in the Schaalsee UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The farm shop at the Gläserne Molkerei in Dechow is permanently closed, so do not plan a visit to the shop.

What to consider when choosing a destination

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Dechow, you can consider which focus you would like your trip to have: village history and the walking tour, culture at the Werderhaus, or the lake and moorland landscape. The information about the houses and the village walking tour offers a different perspective from the lake’s designated role as a protected resting area for migratory birds or the habitats at the Borgmoor. This lets you choose Dechow as a destination based on the experiences that interest you most.

If you would also like to consider other destinations, discover Königsfeld, Vitense, Rieps, Utecht, Wedendorfersee, Groß Molzahn, Nesow and Holdorf.

For the overview of the wider area: Amt Rehna.