Kaliß Regional Museum
The Kaliß Regional Museum in the former village school houses the local history and geology collection of the teacher and local historian Hans-Joachim Bötefür (deceased).
Visitors are given an insight into the geology of the Wanzeberg and the history of the Neu Kaliß paper mill and lignite mining around Malliß. The museum focuses on the geology of the Wanzeberg as a regional specialty. Rich deposits of gypsum, clay, salt and lignite have meant that mining has been carried out in the region around Malliß since 1304. Lignite mining in particular is presented in the exhibition using various exhibits and models. Another exhibition is dedicated to the history of the Neu Kaliß fine paper mill. Documents such as patent specifications, plans and drawings as well as photos bear witness to the development of the company. The exhibition is complemented by old inventory. In another section of the regional museum, countless fossils found in the region are on display, as well as archaeological finds such as Stone Age tools, vessels and other excavation finds. These include the remains of the entrance to the Marienstollen, which were uncovered during restoration work in 1996. There are constantly changing exhibitions on the upper floor of the regional museum. Here, local artists give an insight into their creative work.
Regional Museum Kaliß: Local history in the old village school
The Kaliß Regional Museum in southern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is housed in a former village school and preserves the extensive local history and geology collection of teacher and local historian Hans-Joachim Bötefür. The focus is on the geology of the Wanzeberg, a regional feature that has significantly shaped the history of the entire area around Malliß.
Lignite mining and the Neu Kaliß paper mill as regional testimoniesRich deposits of gypsum, clay, salt and lignite on the Wanzeberg led to mining being carried out in the region from 1304. This lignite mining is vividly presented using exhibits and models. A separate exhibition section is dedicated to the history of the Neu Kaliß fine paper mill: patent specifications, plans, drawings and photographs document the development of the company, supplemented by original historical inventory.
Fossils, archaeological finds and changing art exhibitions
Other highlights of the museum include numerous fossils from the region as well as archaeological finds such as Stone Age tools, vessels and excavation finds. Particularly noteworthy are the remains of the entrance to the Marienstollen, which were uncovered during restoration work in 1996. On the upper floor, local artists present their work in regularly changing exhibitions, providing a lively insight into the creative work of the region.
Accommodations nearby
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
Alter Hof am Elbdeich country idyll hotel
● Unbesandten
Hotel-restaurant-holiday apartments, a listed farm dating from 1823 directly on the Elbe dyke, with a cozy restaurant, terrace, wellness area, sauna, sunbathing lawn, lake in the immediate vicinity, bicycles, book corner and fireplace.
Dömitzer Hafen jetty
● Dömitz
There are 16 boat moorings available in Dömitz harbor.
Dreenkrögen bathing lake - Silbersee campsite
● Dreenkrögen
The idyllically situated gravel lake is the ideal place to cool off in summer. Top water quality, large and fine sandy sunbathing areas, a jetty, snack facilities, sanitary facilities and lifeguards ensure safety in the cool water. Campers, motorhome tourists and caravan vacationers are welcome.