Watermill Bützow
To the left of Bützow harbor is a mill complex, of which the mill building and one of two water wheels are still preserved.
In 1894, a new building was built to replace the four-gear water mill. Work continued in the mill until 1959. The buildings of the mill complex are largely empty today. There is a restaurant on the first floor.
Bützow Watermill - history on the banks of the harbor
On the left bank of Bützow harbour is an impressive mill complex that makes the region's industrial history visible. The striking mill building and one of originally two water wheels are still preserved from the former facility. The watermill in Bützow is therefore one of the most interesting historical relics that the small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has to offer.
New building in 1894 - from four-gear mill to modern operation
In 1894, a new building was constructed on this site to replace the older four-gear watermill. Work continued in the mill until 1959, before operations were finally discontinued. Today, the buildings of the complex are mostly empty and are a reminder of a bygone era of the mill trade in Mecklenburg.
Restaurant on the first floor of the historic millToday, a restaurant is located on the first floor of the mill building, allowing visitors to experience the historical ambience first-hand. Bützow is conveniently located in the middle of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is a worthwhile stopover on the way to the Baltic Sea coast - for example to Rostock, Wismar or Fischland-Darß-Zingst.
Other attractions in Bützow
Leisure and family park Miniature Town Bützow
● Bützow
Bützow in miniature, the "miniature town", is an attraction for locals and visitors alike. The viewer is transported back in time to around 1850 and feels like a giant in dwarf country. Over 100 buildings have been erected in idyllic "Klein Bützow" to date, including the church, town hall and castle. A tour of the lovingly laid out cottage garden and a stroll through the grounds with old trees, a biotope with a waterfall and a tactile path offer our visitors active relaxation, while our younger guests can let off steam to their heart's content in the spacious playground. The miniature town - a gem for young and old to love.
Bützow Citizens' and Tourist Office
● Bützow
Arrangement of vacation accommodation, brochure and souvenir sales, guided tours of the historic old town and guided tours of the region, Krummes Haus, Kunsthaus, Warnowschifffahrt, miniature town, water hiking rest area, outdoor pool on Lake Rühn, boat and bicycle rental, ticket sales. Bützow, in the homeland of the Obotrites, is a small town with a great past. It was first mentioned in a document in 1229 and was the capital of the diocese of Schwerin for centuries. Bützow was once the seat of a bishop, a university town and the seat of the criminal court. Wilhelm Raabe created a lasting literary monument to the town with his novella "The Geese of Bützow", based on the goose war fought between the magistrate and the townspeople. The ensemble of the market square with the Tudor-style town hall built in 1849 and the 13th century collegiate church, which was declared a monument of national importance in 2007, is of cultural and historical interest. In the history-steeped Krumme Haus, visitors encounter history in stories, letters and figures, facts and myths, united as a friendly combination of the local history museum, the library and the documentation on the political abuse of the penal system in Bützow. Locals and visitors alike are attracted to the leisure and family park in a beautiful park area with the Bützow miniature town, a cypress labyrinth and a great children's playground. 145 reconstructed buildings, ramparts, streets and bodies of water show the old town of Bützow in the years between 1850 and 1900. Other special offers are the changing art exhibitions in the Kunsthaus, readings, concerts, cinema screenings and culinary offers in, for example: Krummen Haus, Galeriecafé Stine or Kultursalon des PferdemarktQuartier e.V.. also in the Ice Pavilion at the old harbor in Bützow: Friday: 13:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday: 09:00 - 15:00 Tuesday and Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00 Friday: 09:00 - 13:00 Saturday: 1st and 3rd of the month 09:00 - 12:00
Bützow Castle
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Bützow Castle once served as the seat of a bishop. In 1239, the bishops of Schwerin built a castle, which was converted into a Renaissance palace in the mid-16th century under Duke Ulrich. Unfortunately, very little of the ring-shaped castle complex remains. Only the three-bay bishop's chapel, which now houses a museum of local history, gives an idea of the past. Since its reconstruction in 1910/1911, the original Renaissance castle has been a simple, three-storey plaster building with a high gabled roof. The foundation walls date back to the 13th or 14th century. During the GDR era, the building served as a cultural center and later housed a library and museum. For some years now, the castle has been undergoing renovation in order to use it as a company headquarters with offices and company apartments.
Accommodations nearby
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
Old Büdnerei Kühlungsborn
● Kühlungsborn
Store - café - vacation. All this awaits you in the old Büdnerei in Kühlungsborn on the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast.
Old horse stable driving
● Fahren
A place for art and culture. Following extensive renovation work, the old horse stable in Fahren has become a place of well-being and a meeting place. The cultural association uses the excellent indoor and outdoor infrastructure for its various events.
Old rectory in Alt Bukow
● Alt Bukow
Idyllic country vacation on the Mecklenburg Baltic coast. The stylishly renovated Old Rectory offers space for cheerful family reunions and group trips. The Old Rectory is also suitable for people with disabilities.