Bergholz: Brick Church and Local History

Brick Church and Local History Room

The brick church in Bergholz was built between 1862 and 1864 and is visible from afar. The local history room provides a comprehensive overview of the history and everyday life of Bergholz in centuries past. A landmark visible from far away and the historical development of the village thus offer two distinct ways to explore the area.

A dedicated exhibition room focuses on the settlement of the Huguenots in Bergholz in 1687 and the later emigration of people from Bergholz to Denmark, the USA and Australia. The local history room thus tells the story both of a settlement and of later journeys away from the village. It was founded in 2000 by the working group for documenting the history of the village of Bergholz (Arbeitskreis zur Aufarbeitung der Bergholzer Dorfgeschichte e.V.).

The local history room is open on Thursdays from 14:00 to 16:00. Check the opening hours again before your visit to make sure they fit your plans.

Places to Visit in the Municipality

For nature outings, you can also explore the municipality of Bergholz: in the district of Caselow, the Caselower Heide is a place to visit. A signposted educational and hiking trail leads into the heath. Its name combines two aspects of the route: learning along the way and hiking.

Another place to visit near Bergholz is the Kiesbergwiesen Nature Reserve. The two examples offer different points of reference: at Caselower Heide, the signposted educational and hiking trail is a specific feature; at Kiesbergwiesen, its designation as a nature reserve is the main focus. This can help you decide which kinds of outings you are interested in during your stay.

Vorpommern-Greifswald as a Wider Region

The district of Vorpommern-Greifswald also offers other themes to consider when planning your trip. The Ueckermünder Heide is ideal for hiking, cycling and horse riding. These activities offer a different focus from the local history of Bergholz and make room for nature-based outings in the district.

Cultural attractions in the district offer different points of interest in turn. The Pomeranian State Museum in Greifswald displays the Croy Tapestry from 1554, a unique cultural and historical artefact from the Reformation period. In Anklam, the Otto Lilienthal Museum is dedicated to the aviation pioneer, mechanical engineer and humanist Otto Lilienthal; it is a technical museum focused on an individual. Together, a single historical work of art and the life story of a technical pioneer represent two clearly distinct cultural themes.

When choosing a holiday apartment, it can therefore help to decide on your preferred focus first: local history and places to visit in the municipality of Bergholz, or a plan that includes other places and themes in the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald. This keeps your decision focused on the experiences you actually want to include in your trip.

Discover more destinations: Glasow, Rossow, Löcknitz, Boock, Penkun, Rothenklempenow, Krackow, Plöwen.

For the wider travel overview: Löcknitz-Penkun Administrative District.