Jarmen on the Peene: Mill, Markets and Motoball
Accommodation in Jarmen
Jarmen lies directly on the southern bank of the Peene. A large mill by the harbour, historic squares and the history of the river crossing give the town its distinctive character. Motoball is another of the town’s special features. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Jarmen, you can decide whether to focus your stay more on the Peene and its trading history, on the buildings and squares, or on sporting events.
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The Peene, ferry history and bridges
The crossing over the Peene shaped Jarmen’s development: a ferry at Jarmen was first mentioned in 1368. Ferry service ended in 1863, after a wooden drawbridge had been built. Its location at the ferry crossing helped Jarmen develop into a transport and trading hub. This history makes the river not only a geographical reference point, but also key to the town’s development.
Today, two bridges connect Jarmen with the northern bank of the Peene: the new Peene Bridge on the L 35, which formerly belonged to the B 96, and the A 20 motorway bridge. You can bear this in mind when finding your way between the two banks. The historic ferry and today’s bridges belong to different periods in the history of transport.
Mill and harbour
The Jarmen art mill, built in 1907, stands by the harbour. It is the last large mill in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania still in operation. This links a specific year of construction with its special place in the state’s milling history. Old harbour warehouses stand alongside newer grain silos on the Peene quay. These buildings offer a view of the harbour as a place of trade and storage across different periods of construction.
The mill and warehouses offer a different perspective from the town’s squares and churches: here, the focus is on the connection between the waterfront setting and economic history. Those interested in industrial and trading history will find a distinct topic in Jarmen alongside its religious and civic buildings.
Church, markets and historic buildings
The neo-Gothic St. Mary’s Church was consecrated in 1863. Its features include a Grüneberg organ from 1911 and a bell dating from 1409. The chancel contains colourful stained-glass windows created shortly before the First World War. The church therefore offers several specific points of interest in art and cultural history from different centuries to consider when planning your trip.
The triangular Old Market, near the church, forms a tranquil small-town ensemble. The New Market, also triangular, has a different character: at its centre stands a war memorial commemorating the period 1866–1871, set within a renovated landscaped area. The New Market is also home to the old vicarage, now altered, with a four-column portico. House Waterstraat at New Market 5 dates from 1912 and has prominent Art Nouveau features.
The town hall also adds to the picture of historic buildings. It was built in the early 19th century, renovated around 1966, and has a town chronicle on its gable. The squares and buildings bring together different styles and periods, without diminishing Jarmen’s small-town character.
Town park, motoball and music
The town park lies at the western exit of the town, in the direction of Demmin. It contains a memorial to the First and Second World Wars as well as the motoball stadium. Its playing surface was asphalted in 2015. MSC Jarmen competes in the Northern League against teams from Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and North Rhine-Westphalia, as well as its local rivals from Malchin. If sport is part of your trip, motoball is a distinctive point of interest in Jarmen.
Another cultural highlight is the Wasted music festival. It was founded in 2016 as an annual co-production with the punk rock band Feine Sahne Fischfilet.
More local destinations: Bentzin, Alt Tellin, Völschow, Kruckow, Tutow, Daberkow.
For the broader travel overview: Amt Jarmen-Tutow.
