Dargun monastery and castle complex - experience history

The mighty walls of the monastery and castle complex are Dargun's flagship and a magnet for many visitors. The imposing walls of the former monastery, which was converted into a castle in the 16th century and severely destroyed by arson in 1945, can now be admired on a tour or an exciting guided tour of the grounds. The old walls house the town information office and an exhibition room, among other things. 300-year-old yew trees and a unique avenue of hornbeams invite you to take a stroll in the castle park and bridal couples can say "I do" in the romantic 17th century tea pavilion. If you would like to experience Dargun from a lofty height, you can climb the 25-metre-high observation tower in the monastery and castle complex. From there, you have a wonderful view over the grounds and the entire town. In the former guest house of the monastery, "Uns lütt Museum" can be seen on 760 m², a lovingly furnished museum of local history that you can touch and try out. The town information office is located in the built-up part of the complex and has a wide range of offers for you. Here you can get event tips for Dargun itself and the surrounding area, book an interesting guided tour of the monastery and castle complex or "Uns lütt Museum", or find out about hotels and accommodation. The beautiful setting of the monastery and castle complex is used for concerts and other events such as medieval or Christmas markets.

Dargun monastery and castle complex - a landmark in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The Dargun monastery and castle complex is the most famous landmark in the town of the same name in the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The mighty walls of the former monastery, which was converted into a castle in the 16th century and severely destroyed by arson in 1945, can now be explored on a walk or a guided tour. Inside you will find the town information center and an exhibition room. If you would like a bird's eye view of the entire complex and the town, you can climb the 25-metre-high observation tower.

Dargun Palace Park with hornbeam avenue and tea pavilion

The extensive castle park around the grounds is perfect for a stroll. 300-year-old yew trees and a unique hornbeam avenue characterize the picture. The romantic 17th century tea pavilion also offers a special setting for weddings. The stunning backdrop of the monastery and castle grounds is regularly used for concerts, medieval markets and Christmas markets - an experience that can be wonderfully combined with a trip to the nearby Baltic Sea coast, for example to Rostock, Greifswald or Stralsund.

"Uns lütt Museum" - a hands-on museum of local history in Dargun

The lovingly designed local history museum "Uns lütt Museum" awaits visitors on 760 m² in the former guest house of the monastery. It expressly invites you to touch and try things out and provides lively insights into the regional history and everyday culture of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern