Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

Historic Architecture in Lichtenhagen

Lichtenhagen’s village center has been a protected historic site since 1976. Within a small area, it has preserved historic houses, barns and stables, as well as the medieval village church. Together with the vicarage and thatched farmhouses, the ensemble conveys an impression of traditional rural architecture: the buildings are a cultural-historical record of the style that shaped the village. If you are interested in local history and traditional architecture, you can make this part of Lichtenhagen a focus of your trip.

The medieval village church is also a venue for regular organ and chamber music concerts. Thus, alongside its visible architectural history, musical experiences are part of the cultural character of the village. Another point of interest is the vicarage garden: from 2014, the “SommerCafé” was held there on Thursdays during the summer months of June, July and August, in the protected historic ensemble comprising the vicarage, parish barn and village church.

The Coast and Outdoor Activities

The stony natural beach and direct access to the sea give the municipality a different character from the protected historic village center. You can hike or jog in the coastal forest; designated paths for horse riding run through nature away from the roads. The Baltic Sea Coastal Cycle Route passes directly by Elmenhorst. These activities are distinct from one another: you can make the coast, the forest or a bike ride the focus of your holiday days, without this implying a single connected route.

Elmenhorst is also home to the “Maximus-Abenteuer” climbing and adventure park. Together with the paths and natural beach, it adds more activities to the historic sights. If you are traveling with a range of interests, you can decide when planning whether local history, outdoor activities or the sea should take priority. The historic buildings are in Lichtenhagen’s village center.

Choosing the Right Focus

When looking for a holiday apartment, it may help to first decide what kind of stay you want. Lichtenhagen offers a historic village center with a church, traditional architecture and concerts. Among the attractions mentioned, Elmenhorst is associated with the Baltic Sea Coastal Cycle Route, which passes by, and the climbing and adventure park located there; the municipality also has a natural beach, coastal forest and bridle paths. This lets you tailor your search for a holiday apartment to the focus you want for your holiday.

Discover Other Places

If you would like to expand your search beyond Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen, you can also consider LambrechtshagenLambrechtshagen, PölchowPölchow, StäbelowStäbelow, PapendorfPapendorf, ZiesendorfZiesendorf and KritzmowKritzmow.

For the wider travel overview: Amt Warnow-West.