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A paradise for nature lovers
City highlights
Beach and sea
A paradise for nature lovers
Leave everyday life behind
Bützow and its surroundings have a lot to offer and especially nature lovers will get their money's worth here. Whether by bike, on foot or on the water, the island town between the Warnow and Lake Bützow is the ideal starting point for your outdoor exploration tours.
By Bike
Bützow is a popular stop for cyclists. A total of 23 cycle tours and 16 long-distance cycle tours (e.g. Berlin-Copenhagen, Berlin-Rostock, Hamburg-Rügen or Krakow-Warenmüritz) lead through the island town.
If you only want to do a day tour, Warnemünde, Schwerin, Wismar, Poehl or Schwaan are not far away.
You don't even have to bring your own bikes: We work with a local bicycle supplier who will bring rental bikes to your B&B and pick them up again.
On Foot
Along the Warnow there are numerous protected meadows, forests and lakes that invite you to go hiking and walking. You can watch deer in the meadows almost every day.
And there is even something to see directly behind the house: the remains of the Slavenburg (also called Kattenburg). Since no modern excavations have yet taken place on site, the chronological classification must remain pure speculation. However, the fortress of Bützow "Hopfenwall" was first mentioned in 1171 as "castrum Butissowe", but it is not known whether the Kattenburg was built before or after that. The photo clearly shows the former rampart, which is circular and surrounded by a wide, now marshy ditch.
On the water
The Warnow river leads through several nature reserves and beautiful landscapes to the Baltic Sea. Hire our canoe or rowing boat and paddle as far as Schwaan or Lake Bützow. Observe rare animal species such as herons, otters, kites, cormorants, sea eagles and ospreys. Even a kingfisher has been sighted!
But most of all: enjoy the unrivalled peace and quiet, because since the Warnow is a nature reserve, there are no noisy motorboats here.
Start your holiday on the water directly behind the house:
- SUP – Stand Up Paddling
- Kanu: für 2 Personen
As an overnight guest, you get one free water sports rental per person (subject to availability).
Wildlife
City highlights
Stroll through dreamy alleys
Fancy a city break? By train we are 20 minutes from Rostock, 30 minutes from Schwerin and 20 minutes from Güstrow .
Bützow
The island town of Bützow between the Warnow and Lake Bützow is a popular stop for cyclists and hikers. Countless lakes, meadows and forests as well as the nature-protected Warnow with its loops and by-streams make Bützow attractive for nature-loving visitors, hikers, cyclists and water sports enthusiasts. You can also visit the castle, which was formerly used as the bishop's residence and widow's seat of Duchess Sophie-Charlotte. The town hall, the collegiate church, the museum "Krummes Haus" and the miniature town are also worth a visit.
Would you like to go out for a meal? We recommend the restaurant Bützowerhof, the takeaway Ramo (Pakistani), and the ice cream pavilion at the Old Harbour. In Schwaan, the Chilihouse (Indian-Pakistani) is a good choice.
How about a Fine Wine Tasting? Find more information here..
Schwerin
It is not without reason that Schwerin is called the "city of seven lakes and forests". Visit the castle on an island in Lake Schwerin, the Gothic cathedral, the hunting lodge or the television tower. Or simply stroll through the small alleys and shops of the old town, which is well worth seeing. Schwerin is definitely worth a day visit.
The many lakes and forests in the surrounding area also make Schwerin very attractive for hikers.
Güstrow
The old town of Güstrow impresses with its imposing town houses, magnificent Renaissance buildings, hidden cafés and picturesque backyards. Also worth seeing are the classicist town hall and the 16th-century castle. The floating statue in the cathedral is famous worldwide.
Tarnow
The old farming village of Tarnow dates back to 1233, the Gothic brick church to the 14th century.
Hikers are particularly drawn to the Boitiner Steintanz in the middle of the forest. It is still not clear whether the 4 stone circles were once a Stone Age observatory, an ancient Germanic cult site, a meeting place or even a sacrificial site.
Hanseatic City of Rostock
Rostock, the largest city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, captivates with its maritime flair and one of the most important German seaports. The Hanse Sail, which is famous far beyond the state's borders, takes place here every year. But the old town also has a lot to offer and invites you to explore, because the symbiosis of old and new is particularly attractive here.
The university town has a vibrant shopping and promenade area, a lively nightlife and an up-and-coming artistic scene.
Beach and sea
Bathing in the Baltic Sea
By car or train, you can reach Germany's three most famous Baltic seaside resorts Warnemünde, Heiligendamm and Kühlungsborn in no time. Integrate a visit to at least one Baltic seaside resort into your travel plans and spend a relaxing day by the sea.
Baltic resort Warnemünde
The Baltic resort of Warnemünde belongs to the Hanseatic city of Rostock and is only 40 minutes from Bützow. Here, where the Warnow flows into the Baltic Sea, you will find the widest, fine-sand beach on the German Baltic coast, a natural cliff, a coastal forest and the Rostock heathlands. Best conditions for a relaxing day by the sea.
In addition, the birthplace of the beach chair is known for its lighthouse, the Cruise Center and the picturesque old town centre. Don't miss the Hanse Sail, which takes place every year in August.
Baltic resort Kühlungsborn
Kühlungsborn, the green town by the sea, captivates with a variety of shops, boutiques and studios as well as a diverse programme of art and cultural events. The cosmopolitan seaside resort has a wide, fine-grained sandy beach. The biggest feature, however, is the extensive forest surrounded by the town, where you can even encounter deer..
Heiligendamm seaside resort
Heiligendamm, the White City by the Sea, owes its name to the classicist white buildings along the beach promenade.Germany's oldest seaside resort on the Baltic coast has a fine-grained sandy beach and excellent water quality. The surrounding forests offer plenty of recreation and the listed narrow-gauge railway Molli takes you to the neighbouring towns of Bad Doberan and Kühlungsborn in true style.
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