Gadebusch

Gadebusch is a small town in the Nordwestmecklenburg district, situated across gently rolling terrain with fields and forests. The historic old town with its brick buildings forms the center, while surrounding villages and communities are part of the municipality.

The town emerged in the Middle Ages and served for centuries as an important trading hub in the region. It developed around its castle and later its church, which became defining features of the townscape.

The Stadtkirche dominates the town center with its red brick walls and stands as an early example of brick architecture in the region. The castle nearby shows how the town developed and changed over centuries.

The place is easy to explore on foot, as main points lie close together. There is ample parking near the center, and the streets are laid out clearly for easy navigation.

German songwriter Wolf Biermann attended a local boarding school from 1953 to 1955, leaving his mark on the town's story. Nursing reformer Agnes Karll rests in the old cemetery, showing how the place connected to broader historical figures.

Location: Nordwestmecklenburg District

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 35 m

Website: https://gadebusch.de/stadt-gadebusch

GPS coordinates: 53.70000,11.11667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:39