Temmen-Ringenwalde: Lakes, Village History and Special Discoveries

Temmen-Ringenwalde combines a landscape of lakes and village history with special discoveries along the way. In Temmen, the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve and its numerous lakes shape the surroundings. Ringenwalde, in turn, offers glimpses of historic churches, old residential and stable buildings, and village life at home in days gone by. This means you can shape your stay around a wide range of interests.

Lakes, a hiking trail and a legendary resting place

Temmen lies in the heart of the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve and is surrounded by numerous lakes. One way to experience the landscape is the “Around Temmen” circular hiking trail: at Großer Krinertsee, the trail reaches a natural bathing spot with a sandy beach. If you enjoy combining exercise with time by the water on an outing, you can use this section as inspiration when planning your day.

The circular hiking trail also passes the “Sleeping Giant” resting place. Its artistic design evokes old legends. So, as well as a landscape of lakes, the trail has a place for storytelling where you can focus on local legends. Another striking natural feature awaits you at the edge of Ringenwalde Palace Park: on a small rise lies the “Giant Boulder,” a massive gneiss-granite erratic boulder with a volume of around 22 cubic metres.

Ringenwalde: Church, park and village life

Ringenwalde Church brings together different periods of construction and furnishings. It was consecrated in 1280; its nave dates from that time, while the tower is from the late 19th century. The pulpit altar, gallery and pews are also part of the interior: the pulpit altar dates from 1759, while the gallery and pews are from the 18th century. The 1760 organ is designed in the Baroque style. If you are interested in churches and historic interiors, you will find several specific details here to focus on.

The palace park also preserves distinctive architectural traces. It is home to a Neo-Gothic burial site for the count’s family, established in 1903/04. South of Ringenwalde, a burial mound field lies in a small wood; it has an information board and a reconstructed grave. Both sites add different historical records to the more recent history of the village.

The village has numerous well-preserved residential and stable buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Some are built of brick, while others feature half-timbered construction. With furnishings from the 19th and 20th centuries, the Ringenwalde Village Museum offers a glimpse of domestic village life. The rooms on display include a kitchen, living room and bedroom. The church, buildings and museum each focus on something different: religious furnishings, historic building techniques and everyday interiors.

Exhibitions and gatherings in Neu Temmen

At the NABU Church in Neu Temmen, the tower gallery hosts small exhibitions and presentations on nature, God and humanity. Services are held in the church once a month, followed by a social gathering over coffee and cake. Events and services on the themes of nature, humanity and God are also held there. Exhibitions and community gatherings are therefore part of the experiences described, alongside the landscape and village history.

Nearby, the destination’s information centre offers bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding area. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, the balance you want between nature, water and historical discoveries can help guide you to the various places of interest. The circular hiking trail and natural bathing spot offer a different focus from the museum, church and village architecture.

Discover more places

If you would like to continue your search beyond Temmen-Ringenwalde, here are more places: Angermünde, Oder-Welse, Carmzow-Wallmow, Milmersdorf, Mittenwalde, Gerswalde, Flieth-Stegelitz, Grünow.

For the main travel overview: Uckermark.