Bützow Train Station
The Bützow train station dates back to 1879.
The Bützow train station is located approximately 1.5 kilometers from the city center. The old station building was built in 1850, expanded in 1860, and demolished in 1881–1882. It was located across from the current station building. The current station was built in 1879, as the old station building was no longer sufficient due to its size and inconvenient location. The “Warnow” campaign locomotive (built in 1848) arrived in Bützow on May 12, 1850, at 12:00 p.m., as the first passenger locomotive pulling a 14-car train. The following day, the Bad Kleinen–Rostock and Bützow–Güstrow lines went into service.
Bützow Train Station – History of the Railroad in Mecklenburg
The Bützow train station is a striking testament to the history of railroads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The current station building was constructed in 1879 and replaced an older structure that was built in 1850, expanded in 1860, and finally demolished in 1881–1882. The station is located about 1.5 kilometers from downtown Bützow.
The “Warnow” Locomotive and the Beginning of Rail Service in the Region
A special chapter in Bützow’s railway history is May 12, 1850: On that day, the “Warnow” field campaign locomotive, built in 1848, became the first passenger locomotive to pull in a 14-car train, arriving in Bützow right on time at 12:00 p.m. As early as the following day, the Bad Kleinen–Rostock and Bützow–Güstrow lines began regular service—a significant milestone for mobility in the region between Rostock and the Baltic Sea coast.
Bützow as a Starting Point for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Visitors to Bützow are ideally situated to explore the entire Baltic Sea region. From here, the Hanseatic cities of Rostock, Wismar, and Stralsund, as well as natural landscapes such as the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula and the islands of Rügen and Usedom, are easily accessible. The historic train station serves as a reminder that these connections were maintained long before the age of the automobile.
Other attractions in Bützow
Leisure and family park Miniature Town Bützow
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Bützow in miniature, the "miniature town", is an attraction for locals and visitors alike. The viewer is transported back in time to around 1850 and feels like a giant in dwarf country. Over 100 buildings have been erected in idyllic "Klein Bützow" to date, including the church, town hall and castle. A tour of the lovingly laid out cottage garden and a stroll through the grounds with old trees, a biotope with a waterfall and a tactile path offer our visitors active relaxation, while our younger guests can let off steam to their heart's content in the spacious playground. The miniature town - a gem for young and old to love.
Bützow Citizens' and Tourist Office
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Arrangement of vacation accommodation, brochure and souvenir sales, guided tours of the historic old town and guided tours of the region, Krummes Haus, Kunsthaus, Warnowschifffahrt, miniature town, water hiking rest area, outdoor pool on Lake Rühn, boat and bicycle rental, ticket sales. Bützow, in the homeland of the Obotrites, is a small town with a great past. It was first mentioned in a document in 1229 and was the capital of the diocese of Schwerin for centuries. Bützow was once the seat of a bishop, a university town and the seat of the criminal court. Wilhelm Raabe created a lasting literary monument to the town with his novella "The Geese of Bützow", based on the goose war fought between the magistrate and the townspeople. The ensemble of the market square with the Tudor-style town hall built in 1849 and the 13th century collegiate church, which was declared a monument of national importance in 2007, is of cultural and historical interest. In the history-steeped Krumme Haus, visitors encounter history in stories, letters and figures, facts and myths, united as a friendly combination of the local history museum, the library and the documentation on the political abuse of the penal system in Bützow. Locals and visitors alike are attracted to the leisure and family park in a beautiful park area with the Bützow miniature town, a cypress labyrinth and a great children's playground. 145 reconstructed buildings, ramparts, streets and bodies of water show the old town of Bützow in the years between 1850 and 1900. Other special offers are the changing art exhibitions in the Kunsthaus, readings, concerts, cinema screenings and culinary offers in, for example: Krummen Haus, Galeriecafé Stine or Kultursalon des PferdemarktQuartier e.V.. also in the Ice Pavilion at the old harbor in Bützow: Friday: 13:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday: 09:00 - 15:00 Tuesday and Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00 Friday: 09:00 - 13:00 Saturday: 1st and 3rd of the month 09:00 - 12:00
Bützow Castle
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Bützow Castle once served as the seat of a bishop. In 1239, the bishops of Schwerin built a castle, which was converted into a Renaissance palace in the mid-16th century under Duke Ulrich. Unfortunately, very little of the ring-shaped castle complex remains. Only the three-bay bishop's chapel, which now houses a museum of local history, gives an idea of the past. Since its reconstruction in 1910/1911, the original Renaissance castle has been a simple, three-storey plaster building with a high gabled roof. The foundation walls date back to the 13th or 14th century. During the GDR era, the building served as a cultural center and later housed a library and museum. For some years now, the castle has been undergoing renovation in order to use it as a company headquarters with offices and company apartments.
Accommodations nearby
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
Old Büdnerei Kühlungsborn
● Kühlungsborn
Store - café - vacation. All this awaits you in the old Büdnerei in Kühlungsborn on the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast.
Old horse stable driving
● Fahren
A place for art and culture. Following extensive renovation work, the old horse stable in Fahren has become a place of well-being and a meeting place. The cultural association uses the excellent indoor and outdoor infrastructure for its various events.
Old rectory in Alt Bukow
● Alt Bukow
Idyllic country vacation on the Mecklenburg Baltic coast. The stylishly renovated Old Rectory offers space for cheerful family reunions and group trips. The Old Rectory is also suitable for people with disabilities.