Suckow: Discover Village History and Landscapes

Traces of the Village’s History

Suckow was first mentioned in a document in 1328 under the name “Sucowe”. From the Middle Ages, the village was divided between Mecklenburg and Brandenburg. As a result, until the 20th century there was a municipality called Suckow both in the Mecklenburg district of Parchim and in the Brandenburg district of Ostprignitz.

The village church is a fieldstone hall church, surrounded by a fieldstone wall and located near the B 321. The church building and churchyard are visible from the road. Its origins may date back to the 14th century; the present building is dated to the second quarter of the 16th century. A beam dated 1588 suggests that the church tower may have been added to the previously towerless building around 1587. The church also contains a Neo-Gothic altarpiece depicting the Crucifixion, created by artist Thomas Fischer in 1867.

Near the intersection of Schulstraße and Dorfstraße, a red brick memorial stone commemorates the death march of prisoners from Sachsenhausen concentration camp in April 1945. The traditional legends offer a very different note: a large black dog features in several stories from Suckow. Together, these places and motifs tell of different aspects of the village’s history.

Walks and Cycling Route

The chestnut avenue leads from Suckow towards Mentin. It is about one kilometre long, and its trees make it a pleasant place for a walk. The condition of the trees may change over time. The avenue offers a distinctive local setting for a short time outdoors, while Cycling Route 1 places Suckow within a longer route.

Cycling Route 1 runs from Marnitz via Ruhner Berg, Griebow, Mentin and Suckow, returning to Marnitz. Those who include the route in their travel plans can consider Suckow one of the places along it.

The Ruhner Berge Landscape

The landscape of the Ruhner Berge, east of Suckow, has been designated a landscape conservation area since 1994. The nature trail in the Ruhner Berge explains the landscape’s formation and its former uses with information panels and 23 labelled glacial erratics. The Ruhner Tower is also a distinctive viewpoint: its 32.5-metre-high viewing platform can be reached via 180 steps and offers views across Mecklenburg and Brandenburg.

More Places to Discover Nearby

Near Suckow, in the municipality of Ruhner Berge, lies the Slavic hillfort of Ruhner Berge. This archaeological site, over 1,100 years old, is considered very well preserved. Its outer diameter is up to 70 metres, and its rampart is about three metres high. These dimensions make the site a destination in its own right for anyone interested in early settlement patterns and archaeological evidence.

Also nearby, in Mentin within the municipality of Ruhner Berge, the Something Great Arts Centre is located in the outbuildings of Mentin Castle. The centre focuses on contemporary dance and performance. Public visiting arrangements may change, so check in advance for the latest visitor information. The Suckow district is also home to the Köllner family’s “Alpaka und Lama Ranch Ruhner Berge” experience farm.

Find Accommodation to Suit Your Travel Plans

When looking for accommodation in Suckow, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your trip: are you mainly interested in exploring the village’s history and landmarks, or does your itinerary also include the regional landscape, Mentin and the cycling route? Choose accommodation based on the locations you actually plan to visit. This will help you select Suckow as a destination and decide whether to focus your plans on the village or include other regional interests.

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