Neuruppin – Lake, City History and Culture

Lakeside Promenade and Cruises on Lake Ruppin

The lakeside promenade invites you to stroll along Lake Ruppin. The 17-metre-high sculpture “Parzival am See” also stands there. It combines a striking landmark with a waterside walk: if you are interested in public art, you can include the sculpture in your visit to the promenade. The lake itself is a distinctive feature of Neuruppin and also the setting for passenger boat cruises.

Neuruppin Passenger Shipping offers daily cruises on Lake Ruppin. One special option is the lock cruise: the boat is raised by two metres at the Alt Ruppin lock, travels into Lake Molchow and then returns to Neuruppin. This itinerary makes the cruise a unique way to experience the lake and lock from the boat. If you would rather explore on foot, you can instead focus your visit on strolling along the lakeside promenade.

Discover City History and Culture

The Monastery Church of St. Trinity is one of Neuruppin’s two landmarks. Its two distinctive towers give the church a striking silhouette. Kulturkirche also shapes the town’s cultural scene: it is a particularly beautiful, centrally located event venue, used as a concert hall, convention centre and modern art gallery. Alongside a visit to the lake, there are therefore different cultural options to choose from.

Neuruppin Museum presents the town’s history from its founding to the present day. Numerous objects relating to the region’s culture and everyday life complement this historical overview with concrete insights into life in the area. The museum also offers workshops in historic printing studios. If you are interested in how printed materials are made, these provide a hands-on complement to exploring the town’s history. The Fontane locations on the Fontane City Tour are marked by signs outside the relevant buildings, making it easy to recognise them by their signage.

Another historic stop is the Temple Garden. In 1735, Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff built a circular temple there, which was unique in Europe at the time. The building itself and the period in which it was constructed offer another way to explore Neuruppin’s history. Together with the museum and the Fontane locations, they give culture-minded visitors a choice of different topics rather than just one historical perspective.

Nature at Kunsterspring Wildlife Park

Located in Stechlin Nature Park, Kunsterspring Wildlife Park covers 16 hectares. It is home mainly to native wild animals and traditional domestic breeds. Altogether, there are about 400 animals representing almost 80 different species. The wildlife park offers a distinct nature experience alongside the town’s cultural attractions. If you are travelling with children and are particularly interested in native wild animals or traditional domestic breeds, you can make a visit an important part of your holiday plans.

Choosing the Right Focus for Your Stay

Neuruppin offers several different reasons to visit: a walk along the lakeside promenade, cruises on Lake Ruppin, city history at the museum, culture at Kulturkirche and nature at Kunsterspring Wildlife Park. When choosing your holiday apartment in Neuruppin, consider which of these interests you want to shape your stay. That way, you can choose where to stay based on whether you are mainly planning cultural discoveries, experiences on the water or a visit to the wildlife park, without needing to give every theme equal weight.

Other locations: Rüthnick, Märkisch Linden, Fehrbellin, Wusterhausen/Dosse, Kyritz, Neustadt, Wittstock/Dosse, Berlinchen.

For the regional travel overview: Ostprignitz-Ruppin.