Borkow: Manor House, Churches and Rail Bikes
Accommodation in Borkow
A historic manor house, a distinctive organ and rides on rail bikes are among the ways to explore Borkow. Add to that a landscape rich in woods and water and several lakes in the municipality. Whether you are interested in culture, excursions in the countryside or both, the different sides of the village can help guide your search for a holiday apartment in Borkow.
A Manor House and Churches with Their Own History
Borkow Manor House is a manor built between around 1700 and 1720. Its grounds cover about 20,000 m². A small bridge leads from the grounds to the so-called “tower mound island”: Borkow Tower Mound was created in the mid-15th century. Different traces of history meet here, from the manor house to the former fortification.
Borkow Manor Chapel stands in the eastern part of the estate and is one of the first Protestant churches in the state. Its complete renovation was finished around 2010. The village church of Borkow is a separate building: this brick structure probably dates from the 16th century and has a polygonal chancel of the same width. For visitors interested in culture, the two churches offer different ways to connect with the history of the village.
A special discovery in the village church is the “Mecklenburg Organ,” built and consecrated in 1997. Its mechanism plays the melody “Herrn Pastor sin Kauh” and includes moving cow heads, a moving waterwheel and a windmill with a cymbal. These unusual details give the organ its own storytelling quality and make it a notable feature of a culturally focused trip to Borkow.
Lakeside Scenery and Routes Around Borkow
The municipality of Borkow lies in the Sternberg Lake District, amid a wooded landscape of lakes. The lakes within the municipality include Kleinpritzer See, Borkower See, Rothener See, Woseriner See and Entensee. Numerous cycling and circular routes around Borkow invite visitors to explore. If you like to combine your trip with outdoor activity, you can make these routes a focus of your plans.
The Mecklenburger Draisinenbahn rail bikes offer another way to enjoy an outing together. They run along the former Karow–Borkow railway line and seat two to four people; they are suitable for family outings. Borkow Fun-Bikes are also considered suitable for families. Near the manor house, there is also a bathing area, a beach and a sunbathing lawn where you can relax.
The entrance to the 3.0 km forest nature trail is in the municipality, near the village of Schlowe, east of the Karow–Borkow rail-bike route. Several information boards provide interesting facts about nature, plants and the region’s history. The stated trail length and its themes can help you plan this excursion as a separate part of your itinerary.
Which Experiences Do You Want to Shape Your Stay?
When looking for a holiday apartment in Borkow, it may help to consider which experiences you would like to put at the heart of your stay. If you are especially interested in architectural history, the manor house, manor chapel and village church offer several distinct historical themes. For active excursions, there are cycling routes, circular paths and rail bikes to choose from; nature enthusiasts can explore the municipality’s lakeside scenery and the topics covered along the forest nature trail. The bathing area, beach and sunbathing lawn near the manor house offer another way to enjoy a relaxing time outdoors. This lets you shape your stay around your interests without limiting culture, activity and relaxation to just one kind of trip.
More places: Mustin, Blankenberg, Zahrensdorf, Langen Jarchow, Dabel, Sternberg, Kobrow, Hohen Pritz.
Back to the main travel overview: Sternberg Lake District Administrative Office.
