Zarrentin am Schaalsee

Zarrentin am Schaalsee is a small municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northeastern Germany. The place sits on the southern shore of Lake Schaalsee and includes residential areas, a harbor, and a compact town center with older buildings from different periods.

The settlement formed along an important waterway and was first documented in the Middle Ages. Its growth was closely tied to shipping on the lake and trade, with the town changing hands and passing through different historical periods.

The town takes its name from the nearby lake and developed over centuries as a small trading hub. The historic buildings in the center still show how the community was shaped by water transport connections.

The harbor and waterfront promenade provide easy access to the lake and are centrally located in town. Visitors will find parking near the center and walkable paths to explore on foot.

The lake forms a border with a neighboring country, giving the area a distinctive cross-border geography. This location makes the town a meeting point where two regions come together.

Location: Ludwigslust-Parchim District

Inception: 1938

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Website: https://zarrentin.de

GPS coordinates: 53.53333,10.91667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01