Marlow, municipality of Germany
Marlow is a small town in Vorpommern-Rügen District in northeast Germany. It sits on a hillside overlooking the Recknitz River valley, with buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries clustered along quiet, winding streets where the church steeple and town hall rise above the rooflines.
Marlow first appeared in written records in 1179 when a prince granted a castle to a knight, though its most reliable mention dates to 1210. The parish church was built in the 13th century blending Romanesque and early Gothic styles, and by 1298 the settlement gained official town status.
The name Marlow reflects its medieval origins, though the exact etymology remains uncertain. The town center features an active market square where residents gather for festivals and community events that shape daily social life.
The town is easily explored on foot and sits near the Recknitz River where a water recreation area offers canoe and boat rentals. In warmer months, visitors find camping along the riverbank and guided boat tours are available for those wanting to see the surrounding landscape from the water.
The church of St. Paul was severely damaged in 1638 when soldiers took the bells and scraped away the roof covering during the Thirty Years War. Today the red brick structure with Gothic elements stands as a testament to the town's survival through hardship.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
