Bad Sülze: Salt History and Moorland

Bad Sülze combines a long history of salt production with special places in the spa park and surrounding countryside. At the Salt Museum, the town church and along routes on foot, by bike or by canoe, you can experience different sides of this destination. You can shape your stay around culture, landscapes or outdoor activities.

Salt History at the Museum and Outdoors

The permanent exhibition at the Mecklenburg Salt Museum traces the history of salt production from its beginnings in 1243 through to the 20th century. The museum is housed in the Old Salt Office, the former administrative building of the Grand Ducal Saltworks. The half-timbered building dates from 1759. The outdoor area includes, among other things, a working boiling house with a stone oven—another glimpse into the salt-making tradition associated with the town.

The graduation tower also offers a distinctive way to experience brine: visitors can inhale brine mist there and stroll through Timm’s Garden. A fully operational, and probably Germany’s smallest, graduation tower stands by the Salt Museum. It is used to disperse brine for the respiratory tract and to enjoy the fresh, salt-laden air. The exhibition, boiling house and graduation tower each have a different focus, from historic salt production to the use of brine today.

The Town Church and Windmill as Historical Landmarks

The town church is the oldest building in the town; its first sections were built around 1180. Inside are a Gothic baptismal font and the Kersten organ from the 18th century. Bad Sülze’s historical landmarks thus extend beyond the saltworks to include the town’s architectural history.

Another glimpse into the past awaits at the tower Dutch windmill on Krähenberg. Dating from 1758, it remained in operation until 1937. The church, windmill and Old Salt Office represent different types of buildings and periods; alongside nature experiences, they give a stay in Bad Sülze a historical focus.

Spa Park, Moor and Nature Trails

The 13-hectare spa park was restored in 2022. Its character is shaped by very old trees, ornamental shrubs, extensive rhododendron groves and flower beds. Its idyllic paths offer opportunities for peace and relaxation. If you’re looking to get active, the park is also home to the Moorblitz park train, which runs on a 675-metre circular route north of the old spa house and west of the Salt Museum. The train station is opposite the Salt Museum.

The Grenztal Moor between Bad Sülze and Tribsees defines the town; the moorland extends into Bad Sülze. Peat is extracted right by the spa park for therapeutic purposes, processed and used in peat baths. The Grenztal Moor nature reserve and Recknitz Lowlands landscape protection area are also near Bad Sülze. Both offer opportunities for walking and relaxation. There are many trails through nature in Bad Sülze and the immediate surrounding area, suitable for walking, cycling or canoeing.

Exploring on Foot or on the Water

A walking route around Bad Sülze starts at the spa park, passes the sports ground and Schulenberger Burg, and returns to the park. The circular route connects several named stops, with the park as both the starting point and the finish. Canoeists can stop at the Gästehaus Mühlenstein waterway rest area in Bad Sülze, which offers a place to rest and overnight accommodation.

When choosing accommodation, consider what you want to focus on during your stay: salt history and architecture, relaxation in the spa park, or nature trails and outdoor activities. Bad Sülze is part of the Vogelpark-Recknitztal tourism region. In the wider Vorpommern-Rügen destination, the district is known, among other things, for the Störtebeker Festival; there are an estimated 60 or so museums there.

Discover More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Lindholz, Hugoldsdorf, Eixen, Gransebieth, Grammendorf, Dettmannsdorf, Tribsees, Deyelsdorf.

Go to the overview of the wider travel area: Amt Recknitz-Trebeltal.