Steffenshagen
3 Attractions
Steffenshagen Church
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The church in Steffenshagen—a branch church of the Cistercian monastery in Althof/Doberan (founded in 1171 and 1186, respectively)—is one of the largest and most imposing village churches in Mecklenburg. The first documented mention of the German settlement village of Steffenshagen (Stephaneshagen) dates back to 1273. Image author: Chpagenkopf. Licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License The church in Steffenshagen—a branch church of the Cistercian monastery of Althof/Doberan (founded in 1171 or 1186)—is one of the largest and most stately village churches in Mecklenburg. The first documented mention of the German settlement of Steffenshagen (Stephaneshagen) dates back to 1273. The choir (eastern part of the church) is believed to have been consecrated about 30 years earlier. This section and the three eastern bays of the three-nave nave were built in the Gothic style. Three additional bays and the tower were reconstructed in the 19th century and consecrated in 1866. Ten bands of molded bricks featuring depictions of animals (griffin, lion, panther, tiger) and two vine leaf friezes symbolize the pagan-demonic environment of that time, against which Christianity was directed. In a sense, the twelve apostles stand guard in the so-called priest’s portal as a protection against this world. Although the church and congregation have been among the poor for centuries, they possess several valuable exhibits. The church was renovated from 1965 to 1973. During this time, the rooms beneath the organ loft were also furnished. Here, the congregation has space to hold services, community evenings, and classes even during the cold season. Image author: Chpagenkopf. Licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
Steffi's farm store in Steffenshagen
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Steffi's farm store offers regional products from local farms, including fresh eggs, coffee from the Bargeshagen coffee factory and goat's milk ice cream from Glasin. Home-baked cakes are available on Sundays. Handmade products and seasonal events round off the offer. The farm café can be hired for private parties. Steffi's Hofladen was opened to the public at the beginning of 2023 on the farm of Zeitfrei Urlaubsappartments in the village of Steffenshagen and has since established itself as a regional meeting place. The small farm store offers a diverse range of products from local farms. The range includes fresh eggs, coffee from Braack Kaffeemanufaktur Bargeshagen, goat's milk ice cream from Glasin and a selection of handmade goods. The farm store is open three days a week: Wednesdays from 3-6pm, Fridays from 9am-12pm and Sundays from 2-5pm. On Sundays in particular, the farm store is transformed into a small farm café where home-baked cakes are served. The sun terrace invites you to linger and offers a view of the countryside. In addition to regular sales, various events take place on the farm throughout the year. These include, for example, an Advent market, a cocktail party to mark the Lord's Day and creative craft courses. These special events strengthen the connection to the region and create a varied experience for visitors. In addition, the Hofcafé is available for private celebrations. The rural atmosphere, coupled with the individual design options, makes it a popular venue for birthdays and smaller events. The combination of regional products and versatile use makes the farm store a special place to go in the village.
Steffenshagen Windmill
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The windmill in Steffenshagen is a post mill with a smithy. The post mill was relocated here in 1998 from Buschkuhnsdorf (Saxony-Anhalt). It is approximately 200 years old. The original machinery is still intact. The mill is open to visitors. Guided tours of the museum smithy are also available.