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Old Synagogue Krakow am See
Schulplatz 1
18292 Krakow am See
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Old Synagogue Krakow am See - a rare historical testimony
The Old Synagogue in Krakow am See is one of the few synagogues in north-eastern Germany still preserved in its original form. It was consecrated by 110 members of the congregation on December 12, 1866. This makes it an important testimony to Jewish history in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - a region known above all for its Baltic seaside resorts, Hanseatic cities such as Rostock, Wismar and Stralsund as well as the natural landscapes of Rügen and Fischland-Darß-Zingst.
From prayer hall to cultural site - the history of the synagogue
After the Jewish community had shrunk considerably over time, the building was sold to the town in 1920 and subsequently used as a gymnasium for many years. After extensive renovation work, the synagogue was reopened to the public in 1995. Today, it houses the town's cultural department and the "Alte Synagoge" cultural association. Exhibitions, concerts and readings take place regularly in the former prayer hall. There is also a Jewish cemetery not far from the building.
How to get to the Old Synagogue in Krakow am See
You can easily reach Krakow am See by car via the Krakow highway exit (approx. 7 km). By train, the nearest train station Langhagen is about 11 km away and is the most convenient starting point for your journey.
Further sights in Krakow am See
Krakow am See bathing establishment
📍 Krakow am See
The bathing establishment is one of the few natural pools in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and offers bathing fun for the whole family. The historic bathing establishment is one of 13 inland lake bathing establishments in Germany. The Blue Flag has been flying here since 1998 for good environmental management and the best water quality. Facilities: 1- and 3-m diving tower, sunbathing lawn, water slides, children's playground, volleyball court, snack bar, lifeguard, wheelchair ramp.
Jörnberg observation tower
📍 Krakow am See
Krakow am See is easily recognizable by the simple and imposing observation tower on the Jörnberg peninsula. Krakow lake labyrinth No matter which direction you come to Krakow am See from, you will be greeted by the observation tower on the Jörnberg. Visitors are rewarded for climbing the 126 steps of the tower with a magnificent panoramic view of the glittering Krakow lake labyrinth. Tower history The most famous landmark of the climatic health resort looks back on over 100 years of historical development in an exposed location on the Jörnberg peninsula. First erected in 1897 as a wooden lookout tower, the foundation stone for a 16.25 m high Bismarck tower with flagpole was laid at the beginning of July 1907 as part of the Bismarck worship. Lolat reinforced concrete was used as the building material. Visitors could enjoy the view from a height of ten meters. The inscription "Bismarck Tower / 1907" could be read above the arched entrance door. The tower was blown up in 1945 because "a field telephone was located there during the war". Today's observation tower From November1944 to June1995, a new, 27.70 m high observation tower was built on the former site of the Bismarck Tower, which was opened to visitors for the first time on 01.07.1995. Height of viewing platform: 24.13 m Diameter of first floor: 7.20 m Width of platform: 6.30 m Number of steps: 126 The tower's current viewing platform is more than 100 m above sea level. Distances for the North and South Poles and for various cities and countries are engraved in metal on the parapet.
Old school Krakow am See
📍 Krakow am See
Experience tradition in the "Old School", which was extensively renovated in 1998 and houses a library, a local history room and a book printing museum. Experience tradition in the "Old School", which was extensively renovated in 1998 and houses not only the library and local history room but also the book printing museum. The two-storey building, which dates back to 1869, now offers a wide range of cultural activities. In addition to a large selection of books, music, audio CDs, PC games for children and DVDs for all age groups, the town library also has an Internet corner. You can experience what life and living was like in grandmother's time in the Heimatstube. The heart of the museum, however, is the book printing museum with workshop on the ground floor of the building, run by printer and museum director Hans-Hilmar Koch. The book printing museum preserves the important cultural achievement of BOOK PRINTING in the form of a reconstructed book printing works from the beginning of the 20th century. The extraordinary thing about the only museum of its kind in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is that printed matter is still produced using this process. A large part of the old printing technology comes from the former Bontemps printing works in Krakow.
Accommodation auf Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
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Old vicarage Rambow
📍 Rambow
Picking golden plums, Cox oranges and Jonathan from a hammock? Sounds like paradise and it is, because it's possible in the Rambow parish garden. Retired pastor Eckart Hübener invites guests to stay in the adjoining baroque half-timbered rectory.
Old Schwiessel Manor House
📍 Schwiessel
The old manor house is now run as a guesthouse and houses the hunting school.
Anika's vacation and adventure farm
📍 Groß Wokern
Ideal for families who want to enjoy an adventure vacation on a farm in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Would you like to relax and experience nature on a small family-run horse farm near the Baltic Sea and the Müritz? Then you've come to the right place!