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Stavenhagen City Church
The town church in Stavenhagen was built in the 18th century.
It is not known whether there was a church or chapel in the town’s old castle prior to the Reformation. However, there is evidence of an older church from the 13th century and an addition to the old tower in 1601. Until the Reformation, there was a castle chaplain in the town. The predecessor to today’s church was a half-timbered structure. During the Thirty Years’ War, the old church was severely damaged on several occasions. Despite numerous renovations and repairs, the building’s condition remained unsatisfactory, so it was decided to build a new church. It took a full century before the financial resources for a new building were available. In 1774, the half-timbered church was demolished, and on July 16, 1774, the cornerstone for the current church was laid. In 1782, the church was consecrated by Pastor Knöchel. The church tower was not completed until 1790. It houses two bells. The tower clock was fitted with a new mechanism in 1996.
Stavenhagen Town Church – a church building with a long history
The Stavenhagen Town Church is one of the most striking buildings in the heart of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Its roots date back to the 13th century, when the first church in the town was documented. The predecessor to today’s church was a half-timbered building that was severely damaged several times during the Thirty Years’ War. Despite numerous renovations, the building’s condition remained unsatisfactory, leading to the decision to construct a new building.
Laying of the Foundation Stone in 1774 – The Origins of Today’s Church in Stavenhagen
Since the necessary funds were not raised until a full century later, the old half-timbered church was demolished in 1774. The cornerstone for the new building was laid on July 16, 1774. As early as 1782, the church was solemnly consecrated by Pastor Knöchel. The church tower, which houses two bells, was completed in 1790. The tower clock received a new movement in 1996 and has been ticking reliably ever since.
Stavenhagen as a Destination in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Stavenhagen is located in the inland region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and is a worthwhile detour for anyone exploring the area between the Baltic Sea coast and the lake district. Visitors to coastal towns such as Rostock, Stralsund, or Greifswald can make a cultural stop in Stavenhagen on their way inland and visit the town church, a remarkable testament to the region’s architectural history.
Other attractions in Stavenhagen
Stavenhagen Castle and Castle Park
● Stavenhagen
Stavenhagen Castle in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was built in 1740 in the Baroque style on the ruins of a burnt-down castle. It was never intended as a dowager's residence, but was used as a district court, school and later as an administrative building. Today it houses the registry office and the municipal administration and is situated in a restored castle park. The current building stands on the foundations of an older castle complex and was originally intended as a residence for a dowager duke - a plan that was never realized. Instead, the castle developed into a central administrative location over the centuries. It served as an official residence and later as a school and accommodation for refugees after the Second World War. A striking stair tower was added in 1890 and still characterizes the silhouette of the building today. After reunification, the castle was extensively renovated and has been used by the town of Stavenhagen ever since. Today it houses the town council and the registry office. The adjoining castle park with its old trees and restored wall was redesigned between 2001 and 2006 and invites visitors to linger. Stavenhagen Castle combines historical substance with modern use - a lively place with history.
Old Synagogue Stavenhagen
● Stavenhagen
The synagogue was probably built in the 18th century and was used by the Jewish community of the town of Stavenhagen until 1938. The front building served as a residence for the community's own rabbi. The half-timbered building contains a large prayer hall and an entrance hall, from which a staircase leads to the women's gallery. The synagogue was built in the backyard of the community center, i.e. hidden, to protect it from the hostile eyes of the Christian village community at the time. It was only when the Jews were fully emancipated that they built a representative synagogue that was visible in the street. It is special above all because it is one of the few synagogues to have survived the Kristallnacht on November 9, 1938. It was then forced to be sold and was used as a carpentry workshop until the 1980s. In 2011, the "Old Synagogue Stavenhagen" association was founded with the aim of renovating the historic building, which has already achieved monument status. Previous efforts to renovate the building had failed for financial reasons. Anyone interested in visiting the synagogue should contact Klaus Salewski by email or telephone: Sali-45@web.de or 0152 27779181
Aristo the Greek
● Stavenhagen
We share a great passion with our guests, the enthusiasm for good food, good wines and pleasant conviviality. Our cuisine is based on both the original and traditional, as well as the modern style of Greek cuisine. Our top priority is the absolute freshness and quality of all our products. With delicious Greek dishes and high quality wines, the restaurant "Aristo" in Stavenhagen is a place that invites you to linger.
Events in Stavenhagen
26. June 2026, 10:00–23:30
Fritz Reuter Festival 2026
● Fritz-Reuter-Literaturmuseum
A city plays Fritz Reuter
26. June – 28. June 2026
Fritz Reuter Festival 2026
● Marktplatz Stavenhagen
Fritz Reuter Festival 2026 in the Reuter town of Stavenhagen
09. September 2026, 18:00–19:30
Evening of unpublished poetry
● Fritz-Reuter-Literaturmuseum
Reading with authors from the Association of Low German Writers (BNA)
Accommodations auf Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
Old school Barlin
● Dargun
Experience two separate vacation resorts on 30,000 m2 in the middle of the untouched nature of the Mecklenburg Lake District. We offer children's vacations, vacation apartments & hunting vacations!
Old vicarage Rambow
● Rambow
Picking golden plums, Cox oranges and Jonathan from a hammock? Sounds like paradise and it is, because it's possible in the Rambow parish garden. Retired pastor Eckart Hübener invites guests to stay in the adjoining baroque half-timbered rectory.
Anika's vacation and adventure farm
● Groß Wokern
Ideal for families who want to enjoy an adventure vacation on a farm in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Would you like to relax and experience nature on a small family-run horse farm near the Baltic Sea and the Müritz? Then you've come to the right place!