Dummerstorf: Manor House and Village Churches
Accommodation in Dummerstorf
The Dummerstorf travel destination brings together Baroque architectural history, church art and detailed building models. The manor house, the village churches in Kessin and Petschow, and miniland MV each have their own distinctive appeal. These themes can provide a starting point when choosing a holiday apartment: Are you mainly interested in architecture and history, would you like to attend a cultural event, or do you want to include an excursion destination with numerous models?
Dummerstorf Manor House: Baroque Architecture and Cultural Events
Dummerstorf Manor House was built between 1714 and 1717 in the Baroque style as the ancestral seat of the Mecklenburg noble von Preen family. It is a listed building. Its construction period, architectural style and original function give the building a clear historical context: here, Baroque architecture meets the history of a Mecklenburg noble family.
The manor house’s current cultural use also shapes its character. An association makes its two halls available to the public for events such as concerts, readings and talks. This adds a cultural dimension to the building’s history: music, literature and talks offer different reasons to explore the house. Check with the association for specific event dates.
Church Art in Kessin and Petschow
The village church of St. Godehard in Kessin houses two carved figures from different centuries: a Madonna and Child dating from around 1300, and a figure of Bishop St. Godehard from the 15th century. Their different subjects and dates make the two works an engaging comparison of medieval woodcarving.
The village church in Petschow adds a different perspective through its construction and furnishings. It is a fieldstone building with wall and vault paintings from the mid-14th century. It also features a richly carved altarpiece from 1707. Thus, medieval paintings and a later altarpiece come together in Petschow—a different art-historical focus from the figures in Kessin.
The motorway church in Kavelstorf is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can take these fixed opening hours into account when planning your day if you would like to include the church in your stay.
Models and Other Places in the Travel Destination
The miniland MV in Göldenitz is located near Dummerstorf. Along a model road network of federal highways and motorways, visitors can discover more than 70 detailed, scale-accurate building models. The road network provides the setting for the models and sets this excursion destination apart from the individual historic buildings in Dummerstorf, Kessin and Petschow.
The travel destination of Dummerstorf also includes Prisannewitz. When choosing a holiday apartment, compare its specific location with the places that matter to you during your stay. This will help you decide whether to focus mainly on historic architecture and church art or to include miniland MV as well.
Rostock as a Wider Travel Destination
Those who look beyond Dummerstorf to the wider Rostock travel destination will find additional, distinct nature and cultural attractions. Visitors to Wildpark-MV can explore the park independently or join guided wolf, owl and evening walks. The Schwaan Climbing and Adventure Forest has seven courses for children, beginners and experienced climbers. Its 116.5-metre-long Flying Fox zip line runs directly over the lake. As facilities may change, check the latest information about the courses and zip line before visiting.
The Wolhynier Resettlers Museum in Linstow offers guided tours for groups and individuals. Using ethnographic objects, photographs and documents, the tours tell the story of the Volhynian Germans from the mid-19th century until their settlement in Mecklenburg after the Second World War. Thus, alongside nature and outdoor activities, the wider Rostock travel destination offers a distinct regional history attraction. When searching for a holiday apartment, it may help to decide first whether you want to focus on Dummerstorf’s architectural and church history or also plan to visit such distinct destinations elsewhere in the Rostock travel destination.
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