Stavenhagen

Stavenhagen is a town in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte in northeastern Germany, situated at about 43 meters above sea level. The place spans several kilometers and is home to various industrial facilities including the Aviko Rixona plant and the German headquarters of Netto Supermarkt.

The town was first mentioned in 1230 as Stovenhage and saw severe destruction during the Thirty Years' War. Two major fires in 1727 and 1746 devastated the settlement and reshaped its appearance in the 18th century.

The Fritz-Reuter-Literaturmuseum displays the work of writer Fritz Reuter, who was born here in 1810 and wrote in Low German. Visitors can explore his literary legacy and personal items from his life in the museum.

The town is best explored on foot, with a compact center where visitors can easily reach main points of interest. The nearest larger city of Neubrandenburg lies to the northwest and offers additional transport connections for travelers.

In the early 1800s, the first lager beer brewery in the Mecklenburg region was established here, marking a milestone in local beer production. This brewery shaped the town's economic and social life for many decades.

Location: Mecklenburgische Seenplatte District

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 43 m

Website: https://stavenhagen.de/rathaus-politik/reuterstadt-stavenhagen

GPS coordinates: 53.70000,12.90000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:27