Levenhagen: Chapel, Cycle Path and Farm Shop

Levenhagen surprises visitors with a pilgrimage chapel whose interior measures just under 3 m². It is considered the smallest surviving chapel of its kind in the regional church—a remarkable size for a place with a long church history.

Chapel and Church: History Across Different Eras

The pilgrimage chapel dates from the second half of the 15th century. The church in Levenhagen also has its own medieval history: it dates back to the 13th century. Its altarpiece dates from 1646. The building period and furnishings thus offer different perspectives on the town’s religious heritage.

An interactive tour titled “Experience: Pilgrimage to Levenhagen” was described in 2019 as an audio guide with a multimedia listening station. It led visitors through St Mary’s Chapel, the church and its grounds, and included 22 stops. To use it as described at the time, visitors had to download the free “DigiWalk” app to a smartphone.

Cycling and Local Attractions

Levenhagen is 6 km west of Greifswald. A completed cycle path connects the town with Greifswald and runs alongside the regional road in the direction of Grimmen. If you are planning a bike tour, it is a good idea to check the current route conditions, as they can change.

For a taste of regional produce, Levenhagen has a farm shop selling meat and honey. The “Auszeit Hotel” sports and leisure centre also has an attached motel and bistro. The chapel, cycle path, farm shop and leisure centre each offer something different: you can shape your stay around local history, cycling or the town’s amenities.

More to Explore in the Wider Vorpommern-Greifswald Destination

There is plenty to explore beyond Levenhagen in the wider Vorpommern-Greifswald destination. The three nature parks cover almost 40% of the district. The Ueckermünde Heath is ideal for hiking, cycling and horse riding. The Stettiner Haff Circuit and the Route of North German Romanticism are also suggested for cycling tours through the district. The Baltic Sea Cycle Route, part of the EuroVelo EV10 route, also passes through the district.

Culture lovers can see the Croy Tapestry, dating from 1554, at the Pomeranian State Museum in Greifswald—a cultural and historical testament to the Reformation era. In Anklam, the Otto Lilienthal Museum is dedicated to the aviation pioneer, mechanical engineer and humanist. The Ukranenland Torgelow offers a different way to experience history: the first Slavic boat reconstructed in Germany is used on boat trips, and participants have to row themselves.

The other attractions also vary widely in theme. More than 1,120 native and exotic animals representing 95 species live at Ueckermünde Zoo, where feeding demonstrations take place daily. If you would like to include one in your day’s plans, check the current times. In Peenemünde, visitors can explore the Juliett U-461, which is moored in the harbour as a museum. Guided tours through the heritage landscape can also be booked through the Historical-Technical Museum Peenemünde. For a taste of the region, take a culinary tour of Greifswald’s old town, visiting four restaurants for sweet and savoury treats.

When looking for accommodation, it helps to decide first what your trip will focus on: will you be spending most of your time in Levenhagen, or do you plan to visit different places across the wider Vorpommern-Greifswald destination? Choose your accommodation based on the places you want to experience.

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