Wustrow: Waterways and Village History

Wustrow lies on a hill between Lake Plätlin and Lake Klenz. Water and trails shape the area: a recommended canoe tour leads to the Schwaanhavel, and a section of the pilgrimage trail runs between Priepert and Wustrow. There are also swimming spots and a variety of cultural attractions. You can tailor your stay to suit paddling, time by the lake, hiking or village history.

Waterways and Time on Lake Plätlin

The recommended Schwaanhavel canoe tour starts in Wustrow. It crosses Lake Plätlin into the Schwaanhavel and continues to the exit into the Upper Havel Waterway. The Schwaanhavel is a natural tributary of the Havel, about 3.5 kilometres long. It winds through alder carrs and meadows from the Havel-Kammer Canal to Lake Plätlin. Check for the latest waterway notices before setting out on a paddling trip.

Kanuhof Wustrow rents out Canadian canoes and kayaks, each supplied with paddles, life jackets, waterproof dry bags, gear barrels and canoeing maps. The services also include an introduction to paddling techniques and tour advice. Kanuhof is right by the portage point between Lake Plätlin and Lake Klenz; there is a small campsite there for waterway and cycling travellers. Check the current campsite arrangements before you arrive.

The Wustrow swimming area on Lake Plätlin has an expansive grassy area with sunny and shaded spots, as well as play equipment. Wustrow Beach is also on Lake Plätlin and is closed to motorboats. The swimming area’s facilities may be maintained seasonally; check their current condition before your visit.

Walking Through the Countryside

The Priepert–Wustrow pilgrimage trail section passes fields and an oak avenue and crosses the road between Wustrow and Strasen. Alongside the water route, this is another specific way to explore the surroundings on foot: open stretches across fields and the avenue give the route its characteristic landscape. Trail conditions may vary; check the latest information before your hike.

Local History, Art and Architecture

Wustrow’s local history room is housed in the former school building. It presents relics and exhibits from the village’s history. On display are historic tools and workbenches, household furnishings from times past, and items from the club life of Wustrow and the surrounding area. The collection offers a glimpse of everything from earlier working life to objects from community life.

The local history room is open by appointment, which can be made by calling 039828 20 131; during the peak tourist season, it has regular opening hours. Check the current visiting hours before your visit. The Helmut Sakowski Reading Room commemorates the work and life of writer Helmut Sakowski (1924–2005). It displays his original study, with his desk, work materials and a small library from his summer house in Pälitzhof. It is also advisable to enquire in advance about visiting the reading room.

Wustrow Village Church has a wooden vaulted ceiling inside, in the style of English cast-iron architecture. The Lindenhaus, at Dorfstraße 42, houses the Alleys Gallery. Enquire in advance about visiting. In Neu Drosedow, the old horse stable of the Gut Drosedow manor house is used for exhibitions and concerts. Neu Drosedow is part of the municipality of Wustrow.

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