Ukranenland - Historical Workshops
The Ukranenland Open-Air Museum is open from May through October, Tuesday through Friday, from 12:00 p.m.
m. to 4:00 p.m. It is a reconstruction of a 9th- and 10th-century Slavic settlement on the Uecker meadows on the outskirts of town. In the 9th and 10th centuries, the Northwest Slavic Ukranen people settled the Uecker lowlands, stretching from the lower Oder to the Zarow and from the Oderhaff to the Schorfheide. The settlement in the Uecker meadows of our Kirchheide—reconstructed based on archaeological finds and built with great diligence, perseverance, and historical knowledge by the members of the Ukranenland – Historische Werkstätten e.V. association—bears witness to their former way of life, their work, and their customs. Reconstructed Slavic boats named “Svantevit” and “Svarog” invite visitors to take historic river cruises on the Uecker. Visitors can try their hand at forging a knife blade, creating Slavic jewelry from clay, and playing on the historic playground with axe and stone throwing. Annual highlights include Easter (Easter Sunday and Monday) and the Museum Festival (the second weekend in August). Project days and school field trips are also available outside of the regular season.
Ukranenland Torgelow – Experience Slavic History Up Close
The Ukranenland Open-Air Museum – Historical Workshops in Torgelow brings the history of the Northwest Slavic Ukrans to life. The settlement, reconstructed based on archaeological finds on the Uecker meadows on the outskirts of town, shows how the Ukranen lived in the Uecker Valley during the 9th and 10th centuries—from the lower Oder to the Schorfheide. The dedication of the Ukranenland – Historische Werkstätten e.V. association is evident in every detail of this unique site, which is a special destination in the inland region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Experience historic river cruises and try your hand at Slavic crafts
Particularly popular are the historic river cruises on the Uecker, which can be taken aboard the reconstructed Slavic boats “Svantevit” and “Svarog.” Those who want to get hands-on can forge their own knife blade, create Slavic jewelry from clay, or try their hand at axe and stone throwing on the historic playground. This makes Ukranenland a worthwhile family outing—even for guests visiting the Baltic Sea coast around Usedom or Greifswald.
Annual Highlights at Ukranenland Torgelow
Every year, special events draw visitors to the open-air museum: Easter on Easter Sunday and Monday, as well as the museum festival on the second weekend in August, are fixed dates on the calendar. For school classes and groups, Ukranenland also offers project days and field trips—even outside the regular season from May through October.
Other attractions in Torgelow
Canoe boat house Torgelow
● Torgelow
The canoe boat house in Torgelow is located on the Uecker. The Torgelow paddlers' guild is based in the half-timbered boathouse on the Uecker.
Tourist Information Torgelow
● Torgelow
Torgelow - ideal for family vacations Vacation fun and adventure for the whole family - no problem in Torgelow. The 55-metre-long water slide in the "Heidebad", the idyllic outdoor pool on the edge of the forest, as well as the water mushroom and bubbles offer pure bathing fun for young and old. Regardless of the weather, a water temperature of 22 °C is guaranteed during the season from May to the beginning of September. History you can touch - the open-air museums "Ukranenland" and "Castrum Turglowe" are inviting. The full-size buildings in both museum complexes are based on archaeological findings and give a first-hand impression of the living conditions of the time. In "Ukranenland", a Slavic village from the 8th/9th century has been completely reconstructed. A small harbor with the seaworthy Slavic boats "Svarog" and "Svantevit" completes the village complex. An early medieval settlement from the 12th/13th century can be visited in the "Castrum Turglowe". Two hotels, a guesthouse, a youth hostel and numerous vacation apartments invite you to stay for longer. There is also a water hiking rest area and a caravan parking area.
Torgelow Tennis Park
● Torgelow
The Torgelow tennis center has indoor and outdoor courts. There are two indoor tennis courts and three outdoor courts to choose from. Completed in 1998, the facility is equipped with a sauna area, two computer-controlled bowling alleys, a restaurant, a tennis store and an outdoor terrace.
Accommodations nearby
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
Aeronauticon
● Anklam
Everything that flies - from seeds to high-tech airplanes - is the subject of the Aeronauticon, a museum park for looking, playing and learning at Anklam airfield.
Old school Rieth
● Rieth
The Alte Schule Rieth is a guest and group house with style and charm. The rooms of the historic building have been transformed over many years into very pretty guest rooms of various sizes. There is a campsite and hayloft sleeping accommodation available. Breakfast is possible.
Tanger Farm
● Ramin
Vacation in the saddle - With us you can enjoy peace and relaxation in a family atmosphere as well as a variety of leisure activities.