Discover Neu Gaarz

Discover Neu Gaarz through two distinctive perspectives: the history of its manor house and experiences on land and water. Between architecture, cycling, riding lessons, and the lakes, you can shape your stay around your interests. If you are travelling with children, riding lessons are explicitly offered for children and adults of all ages; if you would rather spend time outdoors, you can choose from a cycling route, a nature trail, and water activities.

A Manor House with a Varied History

Neu Gaarz Manor House was first mentioned in 1698. Around sixty years later, it was remodelled as a Baroque building with Neoclassical detailing. The combination of these two styles makes the house a distinctive part of the local heritage: Baroque and Neoclassical detailing are part of the same building.

The village’s history is also connected with glassmaking. The manor village of Neu Gaarz probably originated as a glassworks settlement. A glassworks located between Alt Gaarz and Neu Gaarz ceased operations in 1749. The two stories—the development of the manor estate and the former glassworks—offer different insights into the past of these places.

For a time, the manor house and its outbuildings served as the “Kunst- und Kulturkolonie Domäne Neu Gaarz” (Art and Culture Colony at the Neu Gaarz Manor Estate). They were then converted into holiday accommodation and later also used as a hunting and fishing school. These different former uses tell the story of an estate whose role has changed over time. The manor house is therefore not only an architectural point of interest, but also a way into several chapters of local history.

Bathing Area, Nature Trail, and Lakes

Southwest of Neu Gaarz, Lake Bergsee has a natural bathing area with a sunbathing lawn and a nature trail. This lets you combine time by the shore with a walk focused on something different. Swimming conditions may vary. If you are planning a day of swimming, it is worth bearing the conditions in mind before your visit.

The shoreline of Lake Hofsee also offers its own distinctive impression: it is almost entirely wooded. There are also opportunities in and around Neu Gaarz to go canoeing and explore the lakes by boat. This offers different ways to spend time on the water—from a stay at the bathing area to heading out onto the lake. You can decide which best suits your stay and interests.

For the day-cruiser trips offered by Neu Gaarz Manor House, the mooring is on Lake Jabel, near the Müritz fishermen’s facilities. If you would like to include a trip like this in your plans, check current availability before making firm arrangements. This leaves open the choice between exploring the lakes independently and taking a day-cruiser trip, without treating the two as the same thing.

By Bike, on Horseback, and on Foot

The “Around the Klocksiner Lakes” cycling route leads to Neu Gaarz and continues from there to Sophienhof. Neu Gaarz Manor House also offers riding lessons for children and adults of all ages. The cycling route and riding lessons suit different interests and offer different possible focuses for your stay.

In the wider destination of Jabel, extended walks through the nature park invite you to discover a variety of plants and animals. A marina in Jabel allows boat tourers to moor and rest safely; availability may vary. These facilities are in Jabel and should be viewed as a regional addition to Neu Gaarz, not as features of the manor house or its bathing area.

Choose Accommodation to Suit Your Travel Interests

When looking for accommodation in Neu Gaarz, it can help to first decide what kind of trip you want. Would you like to focus on the history of the manor house, are riding lessons or cycling on your list of interests, or are water activities your main priority? These different themes can help guide your plans without prescribing a single style of holiday. When choosing accommodation, you can then consider which experiences interest you most.

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