Mecklenburg, Historical region in Northern Germany
Mecklenburg is a historic region in northern Germany that extends from the Bay of Lübeck to the Baltic coastal plain. The area contains numerous lakes, forests, and ponds distributed across wide expanses.
The region developed from Slavic settlements that arose in the 7th century when the Obodrite people inhabited the area. German rule set in from 1160 onward and fundamentally changed the political structure.
The name comes from an Old Saxon term for a large fortification that once stood between Schwerin and Wismar. Low German is still spoken in parts of the area and recalls the linguistic past of the region.
The major cities Rostock, Schwerin, and Wismar are connected by train services and buses. Trips through the area can be planned using public transport that runs regularly throughout the territory.
The original castle site between the two cities is no longer visible today and lies beneath fields. Archaeologists have documented remains of the structure through excavations and placed some finds in nearby museums.
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