St. Thomas City Church in Tribsee
A religious gem is St.
Thomas Church in Tribsees, which was built around 1320 in the Gothic style and today dominates the townscape. Fires and various religious movements have shaped both its interior and exterior. This was later followed by a Neo-Gothic renovation. The most valuable feature of the interior is the carved Mühlen altar from the second quarter of the 15th century. A religious gem is St. Thomas Church in Tribsees, which was built around 1320 in the Gothic style and today dominates the townscape. Fires and various religious movements shaped both its interior and exterior. A Neo-Gothic renovation followed later. In 1702, the church burned down. Only the carved mill altar, a sculptural representation of a Eucharistic mill from the second quarter of the 15th century, could be saved. Today, it is the most valuable interior feature. The mill was a very popular motif among the Cistercians, who exercised patronage over this church from the Neuenkamp Monastery. When open, the altar measures 5.50 meters in width and 2.12 meters in height. In addition to this unique piece, St. Thomas Church houses the Lübeck pulpit from 1577, a Baroque crucifixion group from 1710, and a Buchholz organ from 1831, which was restored in 1996. Visitors may climb the church tower after registering at the parish office.
St. Thomas Town Church in Tribsees – 14th-Century Gothic
St. Thomas Town Church in Tribsees is one of the most remarkable religious buildings in the hinterland of the East Pomeranian Baltic Sea coast. Built around 1320 in the Gothic style, it continues to shape the townscape of this small village between Stralsund and Rostock. Fires, changing religious affiliations, and a later Neo-Gothic renovation have left clear marks on both the interior and exterior of the church.
The Mill Altar – the most precious work of art in St. Thomas Church
The most valuable piece inside the church is the carved Mill Altar from the second quarter of the 15th century. It depicts a Eucharistic mill—a motif particularly popular with the Cistercians, who exercised patronage over the church from the nearby Neuenkamp Abbey. When the church burned down in 1702, this altar was the only item that could be saved. When open, it measures an impressive 5.50 meters in width and 2.12 meters in height. The ensemble is complemented by a Lübeck pulpit piece from 1577, a Baroque crucifixion group from 1710, and a Buchholz organ from 1831, which was restored in 1996. Visitors may climb the church tower by registering at the parish office.
Tribsees – a destination in Vorpommern near Stralsund and Rostock
Tribsees is located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, easily accessible between the Hanseatic cities of Stralsund and Rostock. The town is an ideal stopover on the way to the Baltic Sea coast, such as to Fischland-Darß-Zingst or the island of Rügen. A visit to St. Thomas Church can be easily combined with an excursion into the charming cultural landscape of Vorpommern.
Other attractions in Tribsees
Trebel Café
● Tribsees
Right on the market square in Tribsees, we invite you to enjoy homemade cakes and tarts, coffee and cappuccino or a delicious drink of your choice! We warmly welcome you to our small, cozy café. You are in the heart of Tribsees and we would like to sweeten your stay with our homemade cakes and tarts, accompanied by a nice cappuccino or tea or a delicious drink of your choice. If you are an early riser, then enjoy a delicious breakfast and start your day with us in peace and quiet. We wish you a pleasant stay at our café! Your Wendel-Bigalke family Current opening hours: Thu-Mon from 9-17 o'clock (Tue & Wed rest days) Excerpt from our offer: Various breakfasts (small, children's, for two, vegan plus extras) until 11:30 a.m. Small lunch menu from 11:30 to 14:30 (sandwiches, Strammer Max & Moritz) Beer, wine, soft drinks Hot drinks Ice cold drinks We also cater for special occasions during our opening hours. Please contact us so that we can plan your celebration with you.
Tribsees Town Hall
● Tribsees
The town hall in Tribsees dates back to 1884. Built in 1884, the town hall is the seat of the mayor and the municipal administration in Tribsees. The foundation stone was ceremoniously laid on March 19, 1884. A copper casket contained documents and other additions from the time, such as daily newspapers and lists of staff appointments to the town authorities. These were walled into the foundation stone under the right-hand corner pillar.
Tribsees mill gate
● Tribsees
The mill gate in Tribsees is one of two town gates that have been preserved to this day. The Mill Gate, also known as the Stralsund Gate, in Tribsees is one of the two remaining gates of the fortifications that surrounded the town. Built in the 13th century, the town gate was rebuilt after a major fire (1702) with some structural changes. The gate owes its name to a watermill that was located in the immediate vicinity until the 19th century.
Accommodations nearby
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
ART. Quarter
● Starkow
Do you love long rides in the countryside, idyllic villages, art and culture? Then ART Quartier is the right place for you to enjoy your vacation in a private, informal atmosphere with child and horse.
Old steam bakery
● Ribnitz-Damgarten
The historic building of the old bakery houses a café, vacation apartments and a small wool store.
Old school Barlin
● Dargun
Experience two separate vacation resorts on 30,000 m2 in the middle of the untouched nature of the Mecklenburg Lake District. We offer children's vacations, vacation apartments & hunting vacations!