Tutow: Discover Architecture and Airfield History
Accommodation in Tutow
In Tutow, local architecture and airfield history offer two distinct themes to explore during a stay. The town’s architectural history includes a modern place of worship and a residential development built close to the center. The airfield’s history is also featured in the “Bunkerwelten” exhibition. Together, these topics offer a perspective that spans the town’s construction history and its military past.
Church and Residential Architecture
The church in Tutow is a modern, twelve-sided building made of white bricks and was inaugurated in 1991. Its shape and materials give it a clearly defined architectural character. Its flexible layout allows it to host a variety of events. If you would like to plan your stay around an event, check the current schedule in advance.
The town’s architectural history also includes a residential development of 13 semi-detached houses built close to the center. Its architecture is inspired by the Bauhaus style. The church and residential development thus illustrate different aspects of Tutow’s architecture: a modern place of worship on the one hand, and a residential complex whose design draws on Bauhaus ideas on the other.
Airfield History and Exhibition
One of Germany’s largest airfields was built in Tutow by 1938. The history of the DDR Museum Tutow is also connected with this site: before moving to the former cannery in 2010, the museum was located on the edge of the airfield. This local history links two significant locations without confusing the museum’s former site with its later building.
The “Bunkerwelten” exhibition in the current community center brings historical details about the military airfield and the settlement to life. These include a diorama depicting Tutow’s historic buildings. The exhibition thus draws attention both to the town’s military past and to its architectural development. If you are planning a visit, check current visitor information in advance.
In the broader destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald
Beyond Tutow’s architectural and historical attractions, the broader destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald offers other distinct interests. The three nature parks in the district cover almost 40 percent of its area. The Ueckermünder Heide is ideal for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Those who want to explore the region by bike can choose from several named routes: the Baltic Sea Cycle Route, part of the EuroVelo EV10 route, passes through the district. The Szczecin Lagoon Circular Route and the Route of North German Romanticism are also regional cycling routes for exploring the district.
The cultural attractions across the broader destination cover a range of subjects, too. 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 dedicated to an individual in his hometown.
Another way to experience cultural history is aboard the Juliett U-461, a museum ship moored in PeenemĂĽnde harbor that visitors can explore on a tour. If you are planning a visit, it is advisable to check the current access rules. In Greifswald, a culinary tour takes visitors through the historic old town to four restaurants serving sweet and savory treats. Alongside museums and historical attractions, the broader destination thus offers a guided exploration of the old town and regional tastings for visitors with different interests.
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