Tantow: Lake, Castle Island and Local History

Damitzow Lake and Castle Island

The manor park in Damitzow lies on an island in the castle lake. A twin oak stands on Castle Island and is described as the oldest in the Uckermark. It is estimated to be 400 years old, and its trunk measures 2.40 metres in diameter. These precise details make the tree a distinctive feature of the local landscape, while the manor park’s island setting adds its own unique character.

There is a popular swimming spot at Damitzow Lake. A nature and recreation trail around the lake was created in 1992. An information board in the car park in Damitzow provides details about sights along the lakeside walk and on Castle Island. Relaxation and local discovery go hand in hand at the lake: you can enjoy the swimming spot or use the information about local sights as a reason to take a closer look at the surrounding area.

Churches and architectural history

Among Damitzow’s notable buildings are a church with a cemetery and a manor house. The church is, at its core, a medieval fieldstone building from the 13th century. This date gives the place a distinct historical character: here, architectural history can be combined with the other sights around the lake and Castle Island.

The church in Tantow also has a long history. In 1373, it belonged as a “Filia” to St Stephen’s Church in Gartz. The restored church was inaugurated in 2000. Together, these details provide different historical reference points: the church in Damitzow dates back to the 13th century, while the church in Tantow is connected both to a medieval affiliation and to its restoration and inauguration in 2000.

Getting here and cycling

Tantow railway station is on the Berlin–Stettin railway line. There are 35 paved parking spaces for cars and 24 bicycle stands at the station; the facilities were renovated in 2019. If you rely on a particular type of parking or bicycle storage when travelling, check its current availability in advance. The information about car parking and bicycle storage provides specific details to help with planning, but does not indicate the current train timetable.

For cyclists, the Kranich Cycle Tour is a regional point of interest. On its return route to Tantow, it follows a cycle path alongside the road; this description refers to the return route, not the entire tour. In the wider travel region of the Uckermark, the Kranich Cycle Tour runs partly car-free along the Oder-Neiße Cycle Route through Lower Oder Valley National Park. It is Germany’s only floodplain national park and a resting area for cranes. Observation towers and the slopes along the Oder offer opportunities for birdwatching.

The Uckermark as a wider setting for experiences

The Uckermark offers a broader landscape than the local sights in Tantow and Damitzow. The region has more than 500 lakes, as well as thousands of smaller ponds, kettle holes, wetlands, streams and rivers. This complements the local lake and island scenery with a wide-ranging natural landscape. When looking for a holiday apartment in Tantow, you can therefore consider whether to plan your stay mainly around the local history and Damitzow Lake, or also include cycling and nature experiences in the wider Uckermark travel destination. This way, you can choose your holiday base according to the experiences you actually want to enjoy.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Oberuckersee, Boitzenburger Land, Prenzlau, Brüssow, Flieth-Stegelitz, Casekow, Uckerland, Hohenselchow-Groß Pinnow

Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Uckermark.