Buchholz on the southern shore of the Müritz
Accommodation in Buchholz
Buchholz lies directly on the southern shore of Lake Müritz, at a special transition point: this is where the Müritz begins at the Elde inlet. If you are looking for a waterside location, a village with a harbor, and a landscape of meadows, lakes, and forests for your trip, Buchholz has its own distinctive character. The avenue of lime trees and the sounds of wildlife are among its defining impressions, as is the history of the village church.
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Waterside location, harbor, and bathing area
The location on the southern shore is a natural starting point when choosing a destination. Buchholz has a harbor, as well as a bathing area. The description of the village therefore focuses on both its connection to the water and a specific place for swimming. If you are planning a stay by the water, you can take these two aspects into account when choosing accommodation in Buchholz, without assuming that they correspond to unmentioned services or features at individual properties.
The Buchholz Marina is another distinct point of reference: there is a restaurant on site. The harbor, bathing area, and restaurant represent different aspects of the village, from its connection to the water to a place to eat at the marina. Its location at the Elde inlet adds a geographical feature to this picture. Buchholz lies where the Müritz begins; it is not only its position on the shore that sets the village apart, but also this transition.
Landscape and sounds of wildlife
Meadows, lakes, and forests surround Buchholz; the shade of a broad, old avenue of lime trees also gives it a distinctly village feel. Every summer, a pair of storks takes up residence in the middle of the village. Crane calls can also be heard in Buchholz. These natural features offer a different perspective from the harbor and church: they speak to a landscape shaped not only by its waterside location, but also by meadows, trees, and wildlife. When choosing where to stay, you can therefore consider whether you are particularly drawn to the Müritz, the village surroundings, or observing nature.
Village church and local history
At the center of the village stands the Buchholz village church, an Early Gothic brick church whose history dates back to around 1350. One distinctive feature is its tower: it is the only tower open on three sides in the entire Müritz region and serves as the main entrance to the church. The building thus combines a clearly recognizable form with a specific function. Those interested in historic village churches will also find another detail from the village’s more recent history here: the mural “Jesus Speaks to the Farmers” by Berlin artist Hildegard Kohnert-Michaelis was inaugurated in July 1935.
A tradition on December 24
The Knieperdackse tradition is part of local custom. On December 24, wild, rough, masked figures make their way through the village. Even today, participants come from Buchholz whenever possible, even if they do not always live there. This gives the tradition a close connection to the village, without requiring all participants to live there. For travel planning, the specified date is key: the tradition is associated with Christmas Eve and is therefore quite different from year-round features of the landscape, such as the Müritz shoreline, the avenue of lime trees, and the village church.
For further orientation, you can also find pages about Massow, Grabow-Below, Ludorf, Lärz, Kieve, Bollewick, Bütow, and Wredenhagen.
For the broader travel overview: Amt Röbel-Müritz.
