Krakow am See: Water, Forest and Culture
Accommodation in Krakow am See
On the western shore of the northern, tourist-oriented part of Lake Krakow, Krakow am See brings together waterside scenery, historic sites and routes for active days. The Old Synagogue and the Book Printing Museum in the Old School add a cultural dimension to your stay; the spa forest, Reuters Paradiesgartenweg and the Berlin–Copenhagen international cycle route offer other perspectives on the surrounding area. You can choose your own focus between culture, the lake and outdoor activities.
The lake, cycle routes and time in nature
On Lake Krakow, rowboats, motorboats up to 10 hp, canoes and pedal boats can be rented nearby for independent outings; guided canoe tours can also be booked. The options vary in boat type and whether a guide accompanies you. If you are planning a tour, check current rental options and arrange a guided canoe tour in advance.
The Berlin–Copenhagen international cycle route passes through Krakow am See and the surrounding area. The Reuters Paradiesgartenweg offers a different perspective on the lake scenery, with several viewpoints, rest areas and bathing spots along the route. These two options offer ideas for cyclists and visitors interested in views and breaks, without describing the same kind of outing.
The 18-hectare spa forest lies northeast of Krakow am See, just a few metres from the old town, and can be accessed via two entrances. Visitors and locals use it for leisurely walks, hiking and jogging, cycling, and Nordic walking. This gives you a range of ways to enjoy the forest close to the old town.
The Synagogue and Book Printing Museum
The Old Synagogue is one of the few surviving synagogues in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Following extensive restoration work carried out in keeping with conservation principles, it opened to the public in 1995. A ramp also makes it accessible to visitors with mobility impairments. For those interested in culture, a visit combines the history of the building with an important practical aspect of accessibility.
The Old School houses the Book Printing Museum, an interactive museum of the art of book printing that is considered unique among museums in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The library is also located there. The ground floor of the Old School, including the Book Printing Museum and library, is accessible to visitors with mobility impairments, including wheelchair users and people who use walking frames.
Group tours and typesetting and printing courses at the Book Printing Museum are available by telephone reservation, sometimes outside regular opening hours. If you are interested in one of these activities, arrange your preferred date by telephone in advance. This lets you combine your museum visit with a closer look at typesetting and printing.
An annual event in August
The traditional Krakow Fishermen’s Festival takes place every year on the third weekend in August. If you would like to combine your trip with the festival, check the specific event dates and programme details in advance. Its recurring date gives you a clear planning guide, while the individual programme items vary by season.
Choose accommodation to suit your plans
The local experiences offer different highlights: history and the art of printing, independent or guided trips on the water, and time on trails through the forest and lake scenery. When looking for accommodation, you might first consider which of these activities you want to shape your stay. Then compare the locations of suitable accommodation with the places you would like to include in your plans.
More perspectives in the wider Rostock travel destination
The wider Rostock travel destination offers other nature experiences, each with its own character. At Wildpark-MV, visitors can explore the park independently or join guided wolf, owl and evening walks. The Sternberger Seenland Nature Park is characterised by deeply incised breakthrough valleys along the Warnow, numerous lakes, hills and extensive forests, and is especially inviting for hiking and cycling. These regional examples complement Krakow am See’s local themes of the lake, forest and culture.
Discover more destinations: Lalendorf, Hoppenrade, KuchelmiĂź, Langhagen, Dobbin-Linstow.
Go to the wider travel overview: Amt Krakow Am See.
