Buchholz on the southern shore of the Müritz

Buchholz lies directly on the southern shore of the Müritz and combines its lakeside setting with a strong village character. The village is situated where the Müritz begins at the Elde inlet. Meadows, lakes and forests are part of its landscape, as is a broad, old lime-tree avenue. If you are looking for a waterside destination for your holiday while also wanting to explore the village church, local traditions and nature, Buchholz has several different sides to discover.

Water and landscape in Buchholz

Buchholz has a harbour and a bathing area. These are two distinct places by the water that form part of the village: the harbour and the place to swim. When choosing a holiday destination, you can consider which of these appeals more to your travel plans. There is also a restaurant at Marina Buchholz.

The surrounding area also gives the village its distinctive landscape. Meadows, lakes and forests shape its setting, along with the old, sprawling lime-tree avenue in whose shade Buchholz lies. Cranes can also be heard in Buchholz. Every summer, a pair of storks takes up residence in the middle of the village. These natural features range from the wide-open landscape to wildlife that is part of the village itself.

Village church and art

At the centre of Buchholz stands an Early Gothic brick church dating back to around 1350. Its tower is the only tower open on three sides in the entire Müritz region and forms the church’s main entrance. Its distinctive design sets it apart from an ordinary enclosed tower façade and makes it a striking feature of the village church in Buchholz.

Another cultural highlight is the mural “Jesus Speaks to the Farmers”. It was created by Berlin artist Hildegard Kohnert-Michaelis and inaugurated in July 1935. The church and the mural offer different ways to explore the village’s cultural history: on the one hand, Early Gothic brick architecture with its unusual tower; on the other, a work of art with a precisely dated inauguration year.

A Christmas Eve tradition

The Knieperdackse are part of Buchholz’s traditions: wild, rough and masked figures who parade through the village on 24 December. Whenever possible, participants are still from Buchholz, although they do not always live there. This means the custom is associated with the village without requiring all participants to live there. For travellers interested in local traditions, this distinctive custom offers a striking contrast to Buchholz’s landscapes and church.

What kind of stay suits your interests?

When planning your trip, you can think of Buchholz in terms of two main interests: experiences by the water or discoveries related to village history and traditions. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Buchholz, this distinction can help you organise your priorities: which aspect would you like to define your stay, and which would be a welcome addition? This way, the focus is not on a single attraction, but on the kind of trip you want.

Discover more local destinations: Bütow, Melz, Stuer, Leizen, Sietow, Altenhof, Röbel/Müritz and Bollewick.

For the wider travel overview: Amt Röbel-Müritz.