Neu Gaarz between manor house history and lakes

Neu Gaarz combines a multifaceted manor house history with lakes, a natural bathing area and a variety of ways to spend days by the water. Anyone planning a trip combining culture, landscapes and activity will find a range of options here: historic buildings, a nature trail at Lake Bergsee, canoeing and a signposted cycling tour through the surrounding area.

Manor house and glassworks: history on site

Neu Gaarz Manor was first mentioned in 1698 and around sixty years later was converted into a Baroque building with Classical detailing. Its history was not limited to a single use: the manor house and its outbuildings were temporarily used as the “Domäne Neu Gaarz Art and Culture Colony”, and later also as a hunting and angling school. They were subsequently converted into holiday accommodation. Neu Gaarz is therefore centered around a historic building complex whose changing functions reveal different chapters in the history of the place.

The development of the manor village also dates back further. Neu Gaarz probably emerged from a glassworks settlement. The glassworks located between Alt Gaarz and Neu Gaarz ceased operations in 1749. Anyone interested in the origins of rural settlements and the history of craftsmanship can include these details in their own exploration of the area.

Lake Bergsee, Lake Hofsee and activities by the water

Southwest of Neu Gaarz, Lake Bergsee has a natural bathing area with a sunbathing lawn. A nature trail is also located there, likewise to the southwest. The two attractions offer different possibilities for planning your day: the bathing area provides a place to spend time by the water, while the nature trail offers a thematic approach to the landscape. The shore of Lake Hofsee is almost entirely wooded, complementing the picture of the lake-rich surroundings with a section strongly characterized by forest.

There are opportunities for canoeing and exploring the lakes by boat in and around Neu Gaarz. For the day-cruiser tours offered by Neu Gaarz Manor, the mooring is at Lake Jabelsche See near the Müritzfischern. Depending on your personal holiday preferences, you can therefore choose between quietly observing the lakeside landscape, spending time at the bathing area and exploring the water more actively.

Discover Neu Gaarz by bike

A cycling trip also offers a specific starting point for exploration. The “Around the Klocksiner Lakes” cycling tour leads to Neu Gaarz and continues via Neu Gaarz to Sophienhof. Anyone incorporating this tour into their plans can experience Neu Gaarz as a stop on a longer ride. Together with the nature trail, the lakes and the historic sites, this creates a range of options combining exercise, observing nature and cultural history.

Which accommodation suits your plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house in Neu Gaarz, it is worth using your desired experiences as a starting point. For travelers interested in culture, the manor house with its long and eventful history is the main attraction. Those focusing on the water can take Lake Bergsee, Lake Hofsee, Lake Jabelsche See, as well as the opportunities for canoeing and boating, into account. For a more active day, the “Around the Klocksiner Lakes” cycling tour provides a separate point of reference. This allows you to choose accommodation according to your personal interests without losing sight of Neu Gaarz’s many different facets.

You can also discover other places in the surrounding area: Hohen Wangelin, Dratow-Schloen, Vollrathsruhe, Kargow, Torgelow Am See, Jabel, Moltzow and Klocksin.

To the higher-level travel overview: Amt Seenlandschaft Waren.