Pasewalk: City History and Canoe Trips

Towers, Gates, and the City Church

Much of Pasewalk’s medieval city wall has been preserved, including its towers, gates, and weighing houses. Kiek in de Mark is a striking tower from the former city fortifications. It stands 20.2 meters tall, rising from a square base into a cylindrical tower. An octagonal brick spire sits above the crenellations. The sequence of these forms gives the structure a clear architectural profile and makes it a vivid example of the city’s historic fortifications.

St. Nikolai is another special landmark to look out for as you explore the city: it is Pasewalk’s oldest city church and also the largest fieldstone church in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Today, it is a cultural church that hosts numerous religious and secular events. Its significance as a historic building is thus combined with a contemporary cultural role.

Railway History and Hands-On Activities

The Lokschuppen Pasewalk railway experience center is housed in a semicircular engine shed that opened in 1896. The building includes 25 radial tracks and around 6,000 square meters of covered space. These dimensions give the history of the railway a tangible setting: the site is not merely named for its subject, but is located in a building with a distinctive connection to it. Those interested in industrial and transport history will find a different way to explore Pasewalk’s past here than at its towers and city wall.

At the Pasewalk City Museum, visitors can try drawing and writing with a reed pen. In the museum tower, they can also try out the drawing style of artist Paul Holz. These hands-on activities may require advance arrangements, so it is best to check before your visit. This means the program includes practical cultural activities as well as visits to historic buildings.

The Uecker, Canoeing, and Cycling

The WasserWanderRastPlatz in Pasewalk offers seasonal canoe rentals. From there, nature lovers can explore the Uecker and its picturesque surroundings on the water. The site also serves as a starting point for individuals and groups taking multi-day canoe trips on the Uecker. Since rentals are seasonal and tour arrangements may change, it is a good idea to check what is available for your chosen dates in advance.

For cycle tourists, the location of the WasserWanderRastPlatz is a useful reference point in its own right: it lies directly on the Berlin–Usedom long-distance cycle route. Canoe rentals, multi-day trips, and the long-distance cycle route cater to different ways of getting around. If you are planning your stay around these options, distinguish between the seasonal water activity and the cycle route as part of a wider regional network.

More Ways to Explore Vorpommern-Greifswald

The wider travel destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald offers additional nature and culture experiences. The Ueckermünder Heide is ideal for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Regional cycling routes for exploring the district include the Stettiner Haff Circular Route and the Northern Romanticism Route. Trail conditions and signage may change, so check this information before setting out. These examples broaden the district’s range of options with activities and routes beyond those available in Pasewalk itself.

Vorpommern-Greifswald also has distinctive destinations for culture lovers: the Pomeranian State Museum in Greifswald displays the Croy Tapestry from 1554, a unique cultural and historical artifact from the Reformation era. In Anklam, the Otto Lilienthal Museum is dedicated to aviation pioneer, mechanical engineer, and humanist Otto Lilienthal. It is a technical museum devoted to a notable individual in his hometown. Together with Pasewalk’s historic buildings and railway experience center, these sites offer a regional selection of attractions with different focuses.

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