Uckermark District, Rural administrative district in northeastern Brandenburg, Germany
Description
The Uckermark District is a rural administrative area in northeastern Brandenburg, stretching between the Oder river in the east and neighboring counties to the west. Around six hundred lakes dot the gently rolling countryside, which is shaped by meadows, forests and small villages.
History
This district was formed in 1993 when the Angermünde, Prenzlau and Templin counties merged after reunification. Settlement history goes back to the Slavic Ukranen people who gave the area its name.
Culture
This region owes its name to the Slavic Ukranen people who once lived along the Uecker river. The open grain fields still shape daily life and local identity, connecting present-day farming families to centuries of rural tradition.
Practical
Walking and cycling paths connect the small towns and lead through Lower Oder Valley National Park. Many routes follow flat riverside trails and offer good conditions for multi-day tours through open countryside.
Did you know?
The district coat of arms combines elements from Prenzlau and Angermünde town churches with the Pomeranian griffin and Brandenburg eagle. This combination reflects the overlapping historical territories that shaped the region over time.
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27.9 km
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52.9 km
Pulverturm
28.2 km
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30.6 km
Schwedt Palace
35.7 km
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28.7 km
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31.4 km
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52.8 km
Uckermärkische Bühnen Schwedt
35.7 km
City walls of Neubrandenburg
52.8 km
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