Neubrandenburg

Neubrandenburg is a city in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte District in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, known for its nearly complete red brick medieval wall. The fortification surrounds the inner town in an oval ring and is interrupted by four large Gothic city gates.

The settlement was established in 1248 by Margrave Johann I of Brandenburg and later became the seat of the ducal line of Mecklenburg-Stargard. After this line ended in 1471, the town lost its political importance and remained a farming community.

Local residents use the green ramparts as a walking path that circles the old town, turning defensive walls into a public park. Visitors can see small half-timbered houses built directly into the fortifications, known as Wiekhäuser, which people once used as workshops and living spaces.

The town center is easy to explore on foot, as most landmarks lie within the old walls. The nearby Tollensesee lake offers swimming and water sports during warmer months.

The city wall includes 25 Wiekhäuser, small half-timbered houses built directly onto the fortifications and still inhabited today. This architectural solution is rare in Central Europe and makes the defensive ring especially noteworthy.

Location: Mecklenburgische Seenplatte District

Inception: 1248

Founders: John I, Margrave of Brandenburg

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Website: https://neubrandenburg.de

GPS coordinates: 53.55694,13.26083

Latest update: December 15, 2025 07:32