Discover Jatznick

The Forest Seed Drying Facility: preserved technology still in use

The Forest Seed Drying Facility has been in Jatznick since 1923. Its history can also be seen in the surviving technical equipment: the storage building contains original drying boxes from the time of construction; the facility also includes a drying oven, tray and drum dryers, and a dust extraction system. Cone de-wingers, carts and the associated rail system complete the ensemble. The various devices and installations offer insight into the technical equipment of the seed-drying facility, rather than showing individual objects out of context.

Notably, the preserved equipment is still used in production. The drying facility is therefore not solely a reminder of past use: its historic equipment includes technology that remains in production today. For visitors interested in work processes and technical installations, this is a special focus of a stay in Jatznick.

Visitors can explore the building without a guide. Visitor access includes a lift; a ramp provides step-free access to the floor of the cone storage building. These are specific access options for these areas and do not imply general accessibility throughout the entire building. When planning your visit, you can treat a tour of the drying facility as a standalone activity and take time to notice the different parts of the complex.

Landmarks and landscape

The Stork Tower offers a different view of the community: the tower is a former cement kiln and is regarded as a landmark of Jatznick. Its former function and its significance today as a landmark make it a distinctive point of reference for anyone wishing to learn about local history as well as the Forest Seed Drying Facility. The forest festival site is one of the community’s major recreational attractions and sights. Together, these places represent other facets of Jatznick, even though they do not necessarily offer the same kind of visitor experience.

The location also helps orient visitors: Jatznick lies at the foot of the Brohmer Hills. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Jatznick, you can first consider what you want your stay to focus on: technical history and production, the community’s landmark or the location at the foot of the hills. These interests can help determine the kind of trip you want, without assuming that individual sights or districts are close to one another.

Memorial in Klein Luckow

The Max Schmeling Memorial is located in his birthplace in Klein Luckow. It commemorates boxer Max Schmeling, who was born there on 28 September 1905. For a trip that includes a focus on biographical history, the memorial provides a tangible connection to a person and his birthplace. Many long-distance cycle routes pass by the memorial, making it a possible destination for cyclists, too. Visitors must register by telephone in advance. Be sure to arrange this in advance if the memorial is among your chosen destinations.

Discover more places

For more places to explore, see Schönwalde, Groß Luckow, Papendorf, Nieden, Fahrenwalde, Koblentz, Polzow and Krugsdorf.

For the broader travel overview: Amt Uecker-Randow-Tal.