St. Marienkirche Wesenberg - Experience the Middle Ages

Evangelical Lutheran parish of Wesenberg Construction of today's Marienkirche probably began at the end of the 13th century. The choir and the lower tower storeys are the oldest parts of the church and are made of fieldstone masonry with some use of bricks, and a town register note from 1337 states that the church is "complete". The nave was built in the second half of the 14th century. The vaulting of the choir took place in the second half of the 15th century and the south porch was built at the end of the 15th century. At the beginning of the 16th century, the window openings were changed and a vaulted chapel room was built in the second northern choir bay in honor of the Holy Spirit. The Röder organ is the oldest organ in Berlin.

St. Marienkirche Wesenberg - Gothic from the 13th century

St. Mary's Church in Wesenberg is one of the most remarkable medieval church buildings in inland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Construction probably began in the late 13th century. The choir and lower tower storeys - the oldest components - are built in fieldstone masonry with partial use of bricks, as is typical of the North German Brick Gothic style of this period. A city register note from 1337 states that the church is "complete".

An overview of the construction history of St. Mary's Church Wesenberg

The nave was built in the second half of the 14th century. The vaulting of the choir followed in the late 15th century, as did the south porch. At the beginning of the 16th century, the window openings were changed and a vaulted chapel room in honor of the Holy Spirit was added to the second northern choir bay. A special feature is the Röder organ - it is considered to be the oldest surviving organ in Berlin, making St. Mary's Church a place of cultural and historical significance far beyond Wesenberg.

Wesenberg - excursion destination between the Mecklenburg Lake District and the Baltic Sea coast

Wesenberg is located in the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, nestled in the Mecklenburg Lake District. The town is a worthwhile stopover on the way to the Baltic Sea coast - whether to Rostock, Stralsund or Greifswald. Those exploring the coast and its historic towns will find Wesenberg and its Marienkirche church a quiet counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of the beach.

Further sights in Wesenberg

Wesenberg castle complex with interception tower

📍 Wesenberg

Castle complex with local history room and exhibition on fishing and regional history, tourist information, public internet access, nationwide ticket service The castle was built in the middle of the 13th century to protect the town of "Wesenberge". As a result of the Thirty Years' War, today you can only explore the preserved torso of the keep, also known as the Fangelturm, and parts of the castle wall. The Fangelturm now serves as an observation tower. The castle premises are now used as a local history room with an exhibition on fishing and regional history, as a forestry museum and tourist information center. As every year, the traditional castle festival takes place on the 1st weekend in July with a historical parade, knightly spectacles, dancing and fireworks.

MAXLUZI show workshop

📍 Wesenberg

In the MAXLUZI gallery you will find handmade home accessories such as finely turned wooden lamps, stylish furniture, fine spice mills and more. MAXLUZI is a sustainable design manufactory in Wesenberg in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District. It offers a diverse selection of handmade wooden products. The main focus and centerpiece are wafer-thin, hand-turned wooden lampshades, which create a fascinating interplay of wood and light through artful processing. All products are made of 100% solid wood and range from home furniture, accessories and gifts to fully equipped tiny houses. Traditional craftsmanship is combined with modern technology in the workshops. Transparency, sustainability and communication at eye level are central themes. In the "Gläserne Manufaktur" in Wesenberg, visitors can experience works of art and the production process up close in the exhibition room and show workshop. Turned bowls, boxes and small accessories are also on offer here. A unique experience for design and wood lovers!

brenn:werk

📍 Wesenberg

The old distillery in Wesenberg with its Kulturcafe and new hall offers many possibilities for events of all kinds. The hall of the brenn:werk cooperative houses a cultural café as well as an area for various event scenarios such as seminars, workshops, celebrations and exhibitions. It is also home to the Wesenberg library. The brenn:werk cooperative would also like to create a place to live and work here over the next few years.

Events in Wesenberg

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06. June 2026, 07:00–13:00

Photo exhibition at Wesenberg Castle

📍 Burganlage Wesenberg mit Fangelturm

The professional photographer Lars Hoffmann...

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06. June 2026, 07:00–13:00

Fishing exhibition at Wesenberg Castle

📍 Burganlage Wesenberg mit Fangelturm

Many historical and contemporary exhibits...

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06. June 2026, 11:00–11:00

Children's party

📍 Festwiese unterhalb der Burg

The castle association invites...

Accommodation auf Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

Vacation apartments, hotels and more in the region

Camping

"Your family park" Am Kleinen Labussee

📍 Wesenberg

Family-friendly vacation resort with campsite, vacation bungalows and accommodation for cyclists. Located in Wesenberg, at the southern tip of the "Kleiner Labussee".

Sonstige Unterkunft

"Lovers of Lakes" - kayak courses & tours

📍 Hasselförde

"Lovers of Lakes" offers kayak courses & tours with light lake and hiking kayaks as well as high-quality equipment in the region. Courses & tours are suitable for beginners and advanced paddlers and take place in small groups. Learn to love kayaking!

Camping

Ahoy Camp Canow

📍 Wustrow

The Naturcamp is a place for all those who like to drift - whether on water or on land. From camping with a tent to camping with a van or caravan to brand new tiny houses with panoramic windows and charming Swedish-style vacation homes, there is something for all nature lovers!

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