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Rechlin Wall

Rechlin Wall
Rechlin's development is closely linked to aviation technology. Already during the First World War, a railroad connection was built and an aviation testing and training institute was handed over. All activities come to a standstill as a result of the Treaty of Versailles. It was not until 1934 that the site was rapidly expanded to become the largest test site of the German Air Force on the Müritz. Housing estates (today Rechlin and Rechlin-Nord) with the corresponding infrastructure were built, and the Mirower Canal and the Claassee-Müritz link were constructed. The village acquires its settlement structure, which is atypical for a Mecklenburg village. Around 1940, around 4000 people lived and worked in Rechlin. In addition, there were conscripts, forced laborers and concentration camp prisoners who were deployed as auxiliary workers at the testing site. The constant expansion of the Lärz airfield required extensive earthworks and leveling work. During this time, Rechlin undoubtedly achieved top organizational, engineering and aeronautical performances. Rechlin was developed into an important garrison base and separated into two parts by a wall, the German and Russian sectors. This wall only came down in 1993 with the withdrawal of the last CIS forces.

The Rechlin Wall - a divided place on the Baltic Sea

The Rechlin Wall is an impressive testimony to German-Russian post-war history in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It divided the town of Rechlin, located south of the Baltic Sea coast on the banks of the Müritz, into a German and a Russian sector - and remained in place until the last CIS forces withdrew in 1993. Anyone exploring the region between Rügen, Fischland-Darß-Zingst and the Mecklenburg hinterland will come across a special chapter of recent history.

Rechlin as the center of German aviation testing

An aviation testing and training facility was established in Rechlin during the First World War. After an interruption due to the Treaty of Versailles, the site was rapidly expanded from 1934 to become the largest testing center of the German Air Force. Around 1940, around 4,000 people lived and worked here - supplemented by conscripts, forced laborers and concentration camp prisoners. The massive expansion of the Lärz airfield and the construction of entire housing estates gave Rechlin a structure that was completely atypical for a Mecklenburg village.

Historical heritage between Müritz and the Mecklenburg Lake District

The history of Rechlin reflects the upheavals of the 20th century like almost no other place in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - from the military build-up to the occupation and reunification. The Rechlin Wall is symbolic of an era that still shapes the face of the town today and attracts history buffs from all over the Baltic region.