Stolpe an der Peene: Nature, Culture and History
Accommodation in Stolpe an der Peene
Stolpe an der Peene combines nature-related attractions with a multifaceted local history and opportunities to explore the surrounding area by bike or ferry. At the visitor information centre and the nature park house, the focus is on animals, plants and the river landscape; the church and the memorial to Reuter offer insights into other chapters of the village’s history. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can decide whether nature, history or outdoor activities should play the biggest part in your stay.
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Photo: Jörg Blobelt via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Discover the Peene Valley’s natural environment
The visitor information centre for the “Peenetal River Landscape” Nature Park has an exhibition about the natural environment along the Peene. It offers an introduction to the landscape that defines the village and is a good starting point for travellers who want to incorporate nature into their stay. The nature park house has an interactive exhibition presenting interesting information about the animals, plants and history of the nature park. This gives visitors insight not only into the habitat but also into its natural and historical context.
The outdoor area at the visitor information centre includes a bee house and a playground. These add two very different themes to the exhibition: bees as part of nature and a place to play. This can be useful when planning a day out with children, without limiting the visit to exploring the exhibition.
The church and memories of Fritz Reuter
Wartislaw Church was built in 1893, replacing an old chapel beside the monastery ruins. This building history illustrates how the village has changed: the church represents a later period, while the chapel was its predecessor and was associated with the monastery ruins. Visitors interested in regional history will find a tangible connection to Stolpe’s past in this sequence.
Another link to the past is the Pomeranian dialect poet Fritz Reuter. He stayed in Stolpe between 1853 and 1863 and spent much of his time there at the Fährkrug inn. A Reuter bench at the Fährkrug commemorates him. His stays and the bench connect a well-known name in Pomeranian literature with a specific place in Stolpe, bringing history to life beyond a list of dates.
By bike or across the Peene
An approximately 2.5-kilometre cycle path leads from Stolpe to Neuhof, starting at the entrance to the estate in the direction of Anklam. The route is a clearly defined way to include cycling in your trip. Take the stated distance into account when planning your day; no information is provided about travel time or the condition of the path.
A seasonal passenger and bicycle ferry also connects Stolpe and Quilow across the Peene. You can make this ferry crossing part of your holiday plans if you are travelling by bike or want to cross the Peene. As the ferry operates seasonally, it is not a year-round transport option.
Which holiday apartment is right for your stay?
When looking for a holiday apartment in Stolpe, start by weighing up your holiday interests: the exhibitions focus on nature, the church and Reuter memorial bring local history into the picture, and the cycle path and ferry offer specific ways to get active. If you would like to combine several of these themes, Stolpe offers a range of options to help you plan your trip.
More local pages: Postlow, Sarnow, Medow, Iven, Boldekow, Bugewitz, Blesewitz and Neuenkirchen.
For the wider travel overview: Amt Anklam-Land.
