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Old Well Distillery
Belower Str. 10
17255 Wesenberg
Old Well Distillery Wesenberg - gin from a renovated well house
In the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District, not far from the Müritz National Park, the Old Well Distillery in Wesenberg (Below district) has created a special place for itself: A renovated well house is home to the small distillery, surrounded by lakes, forests and horses. Anyone traveling through the Baltic Sea region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - for example as a stopover on the way from Rostock or Stralsund to the interior of the country - will find an extraordinary destination away from the coast here.
Germany's best gin 2022 - hand-picked juniper from Mecklenburg forests
The distillery won the award for the best gin in Germany in 2022 and was named a finalist for the best traditional gin by the renowned British The Gin Guide. Their Old Well Gin #2 combines 13 botanicals, including hand-picked juniper from the surrounding forests near Below. The Gin Guide describes it as a balanced composition of juniper, citrus and flowers with an aromatic spiciness in the long finish.
Gin tastings and distillery tours in the Mecklenburg Lake District
The Old Well Distillery offers regular tours and tastings between Easter and mid-September. Places can be conveniently reserved via the distillery's website. A visit can easily be combined with an exploration of the Müritz National Park or a trip to the nearby Baltic Sea coast
Further sights in Wesenberg
Wesenberg castle complex with interception tower
📍 Wesenberg
Castle complex with local history room and exhibition on fishing and regional history, tourist information, public internet access, nationwide ticket service The castle was built in the middle of the 13th century to protect the town of "Wesenberge". As a result of the Thirty Years' War, today you can only explore the preserved torso of the keep, also known as the Fangelturm, and parts of the castle wall. The Fangelturm now serves as an observation tower. The castle premises are now used as a local history room with an exhibition on fishing and regional history, as a forestry museum and tourist information center. As every year, the traditional castle festival takes place on the 1st weekend in July with a historical parade, knightly spectacles, dancing and fireworks.
MAXLUZI show workshop
📍 Wesenberg
In the MAXLUZI gallery you will find handmade home accessories such as finely turned wooden lamps, stylish furniture, fine spice mills and more. MAXLUZI is a sustainable design manufactory in Wesenberg in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District. It offers a diverse selection of handmade wooden products. The main focus and centerpiece are wafer-thin, hand-turned wooden lampshades, which create a fascinating interplay of wood and light through artful processing. All products are made of 100% solid wood and range from home furniture, accessories and gifts to fully equipped tiny houses. Traditional craftsmanship is combined with modern technology in the workshops. Transparency, sustainability and communication at eye level are central themes. In the "Gläserne Manufaktur" in Wesenberg, visitors can experience works of art and the production process up close in the exhibition room and show workshop. Turned bowls, boxes and small accessories are also on offer here. A unique experience for design and wood lovers!
brenn:werk
📍 Wesenberg
The old distillery in Wesenberg with its Kulturcafe and new hall offers many possibilities for events of all kinds. The hall of the brenn:werk cooperative houses a cultural café as well as an area for various event scenarios such as seminars, workshops, celebrations and exhibitions. It is also home to the Wesenberg library. The brenn:werk cooperative would also like to create a place to live and work here over the next few years.
Events in Wesenberg
06. June 2026, 07:00–13:00
Photo exhibition at Wesenberg Castle
📍 Burganlage Wesenberg mit Fangelturm
The professional photographer Lars Hoffmann...
06. June 2026, 07:00–13:00
Fishing exhibition at Wesenberg Castle
📍 Burganlage Wesenberg mit Fangelturm
Many historical and contemporary exhibits...
06. June 2026, 11:00–11:00
Children's party
📍 Festwiese unterhalb der Burg
The castle association invites...
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