Kalensches Tor Malchin - Gothic town gate in MV

The Kalen Gate is one of the four gates of the fortifications that surrounded the town of Malchin in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is the best-preserved gate of the town fortifications. The building is a richly structured Gothic brick structure from the 15th century with a monopitch roof and partially glazed tiles. It was built as a double gate. Partial demolition began in 1837. The main gate was torn down to make the passageway higher. It was used as a prison until the 19th century and was restored in 1900. Today, the Kalen Gate is one of the city's most important sights.

Kalensches Tor Malchin - Gothic brick gate from the 15th century

The Kalen Gate in Malchin is one of the most important sights in the town in the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Once one of four gates of the medieval town fortifications, it is now the best preserved of its kind. The richly structured Gothic brick building from the 15th century stands out with its striking mono-pitched roof and partially glazed tiles, which give the building a special visual effect.

History of the Kalen Gate: double gate, prison and restoration

Originally built as a double gate, the Kalen Gate lost its main gate in 1837 - it was demolished to raise the passageway. The building served as a prison until the 19th century, before being extensively restored in 1900. This eventful history makes it an authentic testimony to the urban past in the region between the Baltic Sea coast and the Mecklenburg Lake District.

Malchin as an excursion destination in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Malchin is easily accessible in the interior of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is ideal for a day trip from the Baltic Sea coast - for example from Rostock, Stralsund or Greifswald. If you are visiting the coastal regions around Fischland-Darß-Zingst, Rügen or Usedom, you can easily include the Kalensche Tor on your way inland and thus combine the history and nature of the region.