Börgerende-Rethwisch
Accommodation in Börgerende-Rethwisch
A natural beach with wide stretches of sand and narrower, stony sections, a walking trail along the steep coast and a village church with notable furnishings give Börgerende-Rethwisch a varied character. If you are looking for a holiday apartment here, you can choose where to stay based on whether the beach, exploring the coastal landscape or discovering the village’s history is the main focus of your trip.
Natural beach and Conventer Niederung
Börgerende’s natural beach stretches west to the Jemnitz sluice and east to the Ghost Forest of Nienhagen. The beach sections differ considerably: alongside wide sandy areas, there are narrower, stony sections. This variety offers a practical starting point for planning your day if you would like to experience different types of beach landscape. Börgerende-Rethwisch borders the Conventer Niederung nature reserve directly. Lake Conventer is also a useful landmark in this natural area: Seestraße runs around the edge of the nature reserve, beside the lake.
Exploring on foot or by bike
A popular walking trail leads east from Börgerende along the steep coast to the Ghost Forest in the Baltic Sea resort of Nienhagen. This route links the coastal landscape with a specific destination for a walk. Two circular cycling routes are described: one from Börgerende-Rethwisch to Nienhagen, and another from Börgerende via Bad Doberan to Heiligendamm. If you enjoy planning outings on foot, consider the coastal trail; for a bike ride, you can choose between the two routes mentioned. Fishing is possible in Börgerende-Rethwisch, and there is also a boat rental in the village.
Village church and local history
Rethwisch Village Church is an example of North German Brick Gothic. It is a three-aisled, three-bay stepped hall church. The central panel of the valuable winged altarpiece depicts a crucifixion scene from 1530. A Late Gothic triumphal cross is mounted on the north wall. Another notable feature is the richly decorated pulpit in the auricular and strapwork style, made of oak by a Rostock artist in 1666. The church thus brings together art-historical details from different periods, from the Late Gothic cross to the 17th-century pulpit.
The Börgerende-Rethwisch local history museum provides information about the community’s 700-year history, traditional local crafts and agriculture. Visitors can view historic machinery and farming objects in the adjoining open-air area. Guided tours and additional opening hours are available by arrangement. The Jemnitz sluice, which still exists today, lies near Börgerende. It was built in 1880/82, following the storm surge of 12–15 November 1872. One of the last GDR border guard watchtowers also stands on the Börgerende dyke.
More ideas for your stay
A 12-hole mini-golf course adds to the choice of activities in the village. Mini golf is available from early May to mid-September. If you would like to plan a variety of days, this gives you another leisure option alongside the beach and walking trail. The Tourist Information Office for the Baltic Sea resort of Börgerende-Rethwisch provides information about cultural events and leisure activities, and sells cycling and hiking maps. When choosing a holiday apartment, it may help to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: the beach sections, a coastal walk, cycling routes or local history each give your trip a different emphasis.
More destinations: Admannshagen-Bargeshagen, Steffenshagen, Heiligendamm, Bartenshagen-Parkentin, Wittenbeck, Nienhagen, Hohenfelde, Reddelich.
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