Zehna: Nature Watching, Village Church and Crafts

Nature Watching at Lake Breeser See

In the municipality, visitors can observe nature from a viewing platform at the Breeser See nature reserve. The lake is the most important part of the nature reserve of the same name. Its extensive reed belt is of great ornithological importance, as highlighted in a 2019 environmental assessment. For nature enthusiasts, the special appeal lies in the habitat itself and its importance to birdlife. The viewing platform provides a specific vantage point for observations. Check visiting options in advance.

Zehna Village Church: Architecture and Furnishings

The church brings together architectural details from different building phases. Its massive, nave-wide lower tower once served as part of a fortified church. At the east end, a slightly staggered group of three windows divides the façade; numerous plaster panels and a gable cross adorn the east gable. The north sacristy also dates from the church’s construction period and has a gable decorated with panels.

Later additions include a southern entrance porch made of brick and a slightly recessed, square tower section. It is now plastered and topped with a pointed brick pyramid roof. A bronze bell bearing a majuscule inscription adds to the architectural details. The wooden pulpit bears the year 1615 and the names of its donors, especially the Büter family.

The church’s interior furnishings can also be placed in their historical context. The wall and vault paintings date from the 14th and 15th centuries. The oldest furnishing is a granite baptismal font from the 13th century. The late Gothic carved altar from the 16th century shows the Madonna between four saints, including Saint Christopher, in the central shrine; the twelve apostles are depicted on the wings.

Two different dates are important when it comes to the organ: only the case remains of the small Baroque organ built in 1689. The actual instrument was built in 1919 by Paul Rother in Hamburg as Opus 170. The paired windows in the nave and choir contain stained glass from the Hamburg workshop of the Kuball brothers. The choir also contains a 1564 epitaph dedicated to Mathias Passow, who owned an estate in Zehna. The different dates make the church a point of interest for anyone who enjoys exploring architectural history and furnishings piece by piece.

The churchyard is laid out as a cemetery. Its entrance is on the east side, through a wrought-iron gate with brick pillars.

Cycling and Crafts in Groß Breesen

Groß Breesen is a district of Zehna, and the Berlin–Copenhagen EuroVelo route passes through it. For cyclists, this provides a specific point of reference when choosing what to focus on during their holiday. In the village, a small café and the gallery of artist couple Susanne and Jörg Mücket bring art and food together. Discover porcelain decorated with graphic designs, ceramics with oxblood-red glaze, one-of-a-kind jewellery made from silver, porcelain and gemstones, and double-walled ceramic tobacco pipes. If you plan to visit the café or gallery, check the current opening hours beforehand.

Which Holiday Apartment Matches Your Interests?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Zehna, you could first consider what you would like to focus on during your holiday: nature watching at Lake Breeser See, the architectural and art history of the village church, or cycling and crafts in Groß Breesen. These topics appeal to different interests and can help guide your choice of destination. If you are planning a trip with family, you can decide together which discoveries would be especially appealing to everyone travelling with you.

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