Himmelpfort between Lakes, Monastery and Nature

Himmelpfort combines water-based activities, nature and an established monastic culture in a special way. Four bodies of water surround the town. Those who want to make their trip varied will find opportunities here for fishing, swimming and boating on four lakes as well as on the Havel and the Woblitz. There is also a historic monastery, a herb garden with more than 250 plants and seasonal traditions that give Himmelpfort its own character.

Lakes, the Havel and paths through nature

The bodies of water shape the choice of activities for a day of your holiday: You can spend time by the water, go fishing, swim or travel by boat. Himmelpfort Lock is also part of the water-dominated surroundings. It is a self-service lock and balances the water level with Lake Stolpsee. Those who prefer to explore the area on two wheels will find a documented connection for trip planning in the Berlin–Copenhagen long-distance cycle route.

Himmelpfort is located in the middle of the Uckermark Lakes Nature Park. In the Kleine Schorfheide-Havel FFH area, parts of Himmelpfort and Bredereiche provide habitats in sandy heathlands, silver grass areas and dry grasslands with various stages of succession. Alongside activities on the water, this opens up another perspective on the landscape: When planning your trip, you can switch between a day at the lakes, a cycling tour and observing nature without losing sight of the town’s thematic focus.

Monastery, Herbs and Chocolate Craftsmanship

There are also specific points of interest for visitors interested in culture. Himmelpfort Cistercian monastery was founded in 1299. At the monastery herb garden, you can see more than 250 medicinal, culinary and aromatic herbs. Paid guided tours of the garden are available for groups of four or more by prior arrangement. If you would like to explore the site in greater depth, you should take this requirement into account when planning your day.

Another discovery is the Glass Manufactory of Himmelpfort Chocolaterie, which visitors can tour. This allows you to combine time by the water with a cultural or craft experience. For a trip with several interests, Himmelpfort therefore offers different ideas for each day, without requiring you to choose exclusively active or exclusively historical activities.

Seasonal Highlights and Getting There

At the Christmas Post Office, wish lists can be posted year-round and at any time in two letterboxes: in the red letterbox in front of the Christmas Post Office and in the wooden letterbox on Klosterstraße. On every Advent weekend, large Christmas markets take place in Himmelpfort in the square between the House of Guests and the monastery church. These dates give trip planning a clear seasonal focus; they should be distinguished from the year-round option of posting wish lists.

Bus routes 839 and 854 serve Himmelpfort. There is also a connection to the RE5 regional express via Fürstenberg/Havel railway station. This information helps you consider your choice of accommodation and your preferred way of arriving together. When looking for a holiday apartment in Himmelpfort, you can therefore first decide which travel idea should shape your stay: water and the cycle route, the nature park, monastic culture or the Christmas highlights.

Choosing Himmelpfort as a Holiday Destination

Accommodation in Himmelpfort is suitable for a trip where more than just a single excursion destination matters. When choosing your holiday apartment, consider which travel idea is most important to you and which means of arrival best suits your stay.

To the overview of the higher-level destination: Fürstenberg/Havel.