Discover Linow: Swimming Lakes and Village History

Linow can be explored through two clearly defined themes: swimming at two nearby lakes and the history of its village church. The Kleiner Linowsee and Großer Linowsee are close to Linow, and swimming is possible at both. In the village, a simple hall church with a square tower tells another part of the village’s story. The water and architectural history offer different points of focus when planning a trip.

Swimming and accommodation by the Linow lakes

In Warenthin, the settlement associated with Linow, there are swimming areas, three campsites, a holiday home development and a restaurant near the Großer Linowsee. This lets you decide whether you are particularly interested in swimming opportunities or one of these types of accommodation during your stay. The swimming opportunities at the Kleiner Linowsee and Großer Linowsee, and the facilities near the Großer Linowsee in Warenthin, offer different local points of reference.

The village church and its history

A memorial in the church commemorates the village’s resettlement by Swiss emigrants in 1691. The church is a simple hall church with a square tower and was renovated in 1818. The dates refer to different parts of its history: 1691 relates to the resettlement of the village, while 1818 marks the renovation of the church building. Together, they give the church a historical context distinct from swimming as a separate theme.

Nature and culture in the Rheinsberg destination

The wider Rheinsberg destination offers further nature and culture themes. The Rheinsberg area lies in the Ruppiner Seenland, where more than 70 lakes offer opportunities for boating and swimming. Most of the Rheinsberg municipal area is part of the Ruppin-Stechliner Land Nature Park. There are signposted hiking and cycling trails in the Rheinsberg area; hiking trails lead from and to Rheinsberg, out into nature and to attractions. Cyclists also have two different options to consider: a network of cycle paths with a total length of about 40 kilometres runs through Rheinsberg and its surroundings, and branches to Rheinsberg lead off the Berlin–Copenhagen Cycle Route. The approximate length of the regional network and the branches from the named long-distance route answer different questions when planning a cycling trip.

Another way to discover Rheinsberg is the silent town tour. It passes historic half-timbered houses, the Old School and St. Laurentius Church, which dates from the 13th century; guided tours are also available. There is also a mobile town tour configured for smartphones, following a route to historic places. This offers a route through the town’s history alongside paths into nature as a different focus.

Rheinsberg Palace on the Grienericksee brings nature, architecture and art together in one ensemble. Artworks in its rooms invite visitors to glimpse the 18th century. Restored room decorations from the Frederician era around 1740 and early Neoclassical room designs from around 1786 stand alongside paintings and decorative arts objects. They offer impressions of the living culture, outlook on life and collecting activities of the former owners. The different dates make the span of room design over time tangible.

In spring and summer, the Kammeroper Schloss Rheinsberg presents an international festival of young opera singers, featuring music theatre and concerts. Young artists from around the world perform at the festival, whose programme changes from year to year. Open-air opera productions take place in the Heckentheater and on the stage at the Kavalierhaus, while concerts are held in the Spiegelsaal and the Schlosstheater. Rheinsberg’s cultural offering thus ranges from historic palace rooms to seasonal music events.

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