Groß Dölln, Rural district in Templin, Germany
Groß Dölln is a rural settlement near Templin that stretches along a forest road and forms a triangle with neighboring towns Zehdenick and Joachimsthal. The village sits at approximately 57 meters elevation in a region where early industrial activity, particularly a glassworks, shaped the local landscape.
The settlement was founded in 1747 when six families from the Rhine-Palatinate region established a colony here, drawn by a glassworks that had operated since 1725. This early establishment made the area a center of craft tradition in Brandenburg.
The Neo-Gothic church with its distinctive tower serves as the focal point of village life and shapes the local landscape. Inside, a chandelier with ties to the region's past creates a tangible connection to the area's layered history.
Visitors can reach Groß Dölln by taking the A11 motorway from Berlin and turning onto the B167 federal road for the final stretch to the village. A car is the most convenient way to arrive, as the location is best accessed by road.
The former Soviet military airfield nearby was converted into a vehicle testing facility and now operates as the Michelin Driving Center. This unexpected transformation links the region's Cold War past to modern automotive innovation.
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