Camping am Blanksee

Siggelkow is the village that borders the park directly. You can walk through it in fifteen minutes, but the peace and low-rise buildings make it worthwhile. Small farms, meadows and quiet streets give a good impression of everyday life in Mecklenburg. After a round through the village, you walk back to the park via a country lane, taking in the fields and the forest edge on the outskirts of the village. Or head to the city and drive to Schwerin. In Alt Schwerin, you will find the AGRONEUM, an open-air museum about the agricultural history of Mecklenburg. You walk past authentic farm buildings, historical agricultural machines and furnished houses that show how people worked and lived in the countryside for centuries. A visit to the museum is perfectly combined with exploring the cozy city.

Plau am See is one of the more charming towns in the Mecklenburg Lake District. You can drive there in about 25 minutes. Along the banks there are terraces where you can settle down after a walk through the old town. The historic church and the medieval town gate can be seen in an hour, after which you have time left for a round through the marina, where sailboats and motorboats are moored side by side.

The Mecklenburg Lake District is one of the largest contiguous lake areas in Central Europe, with hundreds of lakes connected to each other by canals and small rivers. From Plau am See, about 24 km from the park, you can rent a kayak or canoe and paddle from lake to lake. The routes vary from a few hours to multi-day trips. If you prefer to be on the water without paddling, you can rent an electric motorboat for a more relaxed trip on the water.