Crivitz: Lake, Forest and Discoveries
Accommodation in Crivitz
Crivitz combines views of a historic old town with a landscape of beech and pine forests. At Lake Crivitz, views open up of the church and the old town. There are also various ways to explore the surrounding area on foot or by bike. Those wishing to combine nature experiences, culture and regional excursions will find a range of options here to help plan their holiday.
Die Stadtkirche von Crivitz in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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Discover the Lake and Arboretum
Lake Crivitz is a shallow lake and is used exclusively for fishing. This is important to bear in mind when planning your time by the water. A circular hiking trail goes around the lake and into the Crivitz Arboretum. The seven-hectare arboretum features 132 tree and shrub species from around the world. On two nature trails, you can learn more about around 100 tree species and 30 shrub species. This makes it easy to combine a walk with a closer look at the arboretum’s diversity.
The Warnow River north of Crivitz offers a different kind of nature experience: it is considered a small, wild river and is ideal for paddling. The lake, arboretum and river each offer different experiences—from a circular walk and learning about trees to getting out on the water.
Hiking and Cycling
A hike around Lake Crivitz follows the erratic boulder nature trail along the lakeside promenade on the return leg. For another route, the trail to Lake Militz starts in Crivitz at the end of Freiheitsallee. It leads along Liebesallee, where old small-leaved lime trees stand, to the village of Bürgerholz. This route offers a specific option for anyone wishing to combine a hike with named stops and a destination outside the town.
For cyclists, the “Around Crivitz” tour is 81 kilometres long. A recommended cycling tour follows paved farm tracks and sandy sections; for a short time, it also runs along roads with traffic. When planning, take into account both the length of the 81-kilometre tour and the changing surfaces and road sections. These details describe different features of the tours and should not be combined into a single route description.
Crivitz: History and Culture
Crivitz Town Church is a three-aisled Gothic hall church built of brick. Its tower is 40 metres high, and the church was renovated in the Late Gothic style. It probably dates from the late 14th century and has historic wall frescoes from the period of its construction and from the Renaissance. These details make it a notable destination for anyone interested in brick architecture and historic art.
The Crivitz Local History Museum presents everyday life in Mecklenburg around 100 years ago through various rooms and workplaces: visitors can see a classroom, living room, kitchen, bakery, hair salon and blacksmith’s shop. The former synagogue in Crivitz is a few metres from the market square on Fritz-Reuter-Straße and is recognisable by its distinctive architecture.
Choose Crivitz as a Holiday Destination
If you mainly want to include the hiking trails, the arboretum and the town’s sights in your trip, consider Crivitz as a base for your holiday. You can also plan excursions to Schwerin and Parchim: both cities are easily accessible from Crivitz by bus and train. Searching for a holiday apartment in Crivitz is a good fit for a stay that lets you explore the town itself while also planning visits to these accessible cities.
For further orientation: Demen, Zapel, Bülow, Barnin, Tramm and Friedrichsruhe.
For the broader travel overview: Amt Crivitz.
