[Mecklenburg-Vorpommern]

 [regional level] [german]

Places of Interest
in Bad Suelze and region

City:  
Salt Museum
Bad Suelze
Rosengarten 13
Phone: 038229/ 7 11 45
The Salt Museum is unique in Mecklenburg- Vorpommern. it is housed in the former Salt Authority building, dating from 1759. Exhibits include early and prehistory and a history of the town and the region, the importance of salt in the development of Suelze, Suelze crafts, guilds and associations.
Kurpark at Bad Suelze
Dahlia Show
The Kurpark covers 13 hectares near the Sanatorium. It boasts a very old stand of ornamental trees, huge rhododendron beds and flower beds. Every September (usually on the second weekend) the Dahlia Festival is staged here; it is a must for all flower and nature lovers.
Historic Buildings Parish house, Town Hall dating from 1770, Dutch windmill, salting houses and several houses with classical frontages.
Bad Suelze Parish Church Brick built in the 12th.-13th. century , organ dating from 1772 rococo pulpit and Gothic font.
Excursions:  
Recknitz Ancient River Course The nature reserve at "Grenztalmoor" and the protected region "Recknitzniederung" lie near the town and offer rest and relaxation to anyone just seeking peace and quiet. The "school in the greenery" has an astonishing variety of indigenous flora and fauna. The high moors are home to bird species which have sadly become rare, such as harpies, grey heron and quail.
Walking along the Recknitz to the Borgsee can be enjoyed at any time of the year.
Marlow Bird Park
18337 Marlow
Koelzower Chaussee 1
A large tract of land (partly accessible) allowing visitors to see the habitat of different birds close up. There are many facilities here for all the family.
Rhododendron Park
18181 Graal-Mueritz
The park was laid out between 1955 and 1961. It covers 4,5 hectares and is one of the largest of its kind.
The 50 rhododendron species, some of them 10 metres tall, are an unforgettable sight when in bloom.
The rhododendron festival takes place here every Whitsun.
Outdoor Museum
18311 Klockenhagen
Mecklenburger Str. 57
Typical examples of local building styles from the 17th. to the early 20th. century are exhibited. They include different farmhouses, a bakehouse and a Trestle Windmill.
Bernstein Museum
18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten
Im Kloster 1-2
Exhibition of amber, its nature and history and the methods of working it in a demonstration workshop.