Mecklenburg Lake District

The Mecklenburg Lake District encompasses over 1,000 interconnected lakes spread across 6,014 square kilometers of northern German terrain.

Germanic tribes inhabited the region until the 7th century when West Slavic populations moved in, creating a mixed settlement pattern that influenced local development.

The region contains numerous manor houses, baroque towns like Neustrelitz, and traditional fishing villages that showcase northern German architectural heritage.

Visitors can rent houseboats, canoes, or bicycles to explore the extensive network of waterways connecting lakes such as Müritz, Plauer See, and Fleesensee.

The Müritz National Park within the district provides protected habitats for white-tailed eagles, ospreys, and cranes in natural forest and wetland environments.

Location: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Location: Brandenburg

Location: Schleswig-Holstein

Part of: Northeast German Lake District, Baltic Uplands

Shares border with: Schleswig-Holstein Uplands, Mecklenburgisch-Vorpommersches Küstengebiet, Backcountry of the Mecklenburg Lake District, East Brandenburg Plate, Western Baltic Sea, Oder Valley, Mecklenburg-Brandenburgisches Platten- und Hügelland

GPS coordinates: 53.27500,12.66306

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26