Klütz, municipality of Germany
Klütz is a small town in the Nordwestmecklenburg district in northern Germany. It consists of historic buildings in its center, a castle with grounds, the St. Marien church with its distinctive bell tower, and is surrounded by fields and wooded areas.
In the 12th century, the name Klütz came from the forest 'silva clutse' that supplied timber for Lübeck, and the Slavic settlement developed into a town with a church and timber-framed buildings. During the 18th century, the Bothmer family built a large castle between 1726 and 1731 that became a landmark.
The name Klütz originates from the medieval forest 'silva clutse' that supplied timber for the city of Lübeck. Today, traditional annual festivals like the Christmas market at the churchyard and the summer literature festival shape community life and reveal how residents maintain their local customs.
The town is easy to explore on foot and offers lodging such as hotels and guesthouses where friendly hosts provide tips. Visitors can find cafes and restaurants in the town center and can get maps and brochures at the tourist office about historic renovations and attractions.
Bothmer Castle was built between 1726 and 1731 but remained incomplete because the owner died before its completion. Today it houses museums, restaurants, and events from the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern festival, showing how an unfinished project became a cultural destination.
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