Altkalen: Windmill, Castle Hill and Megalithic Tombs
Accommodation in Altkalen
Altkalen combines a range of historical and nature-related attractions: a working Dutch windmill, castle and rampart remains, Neolithic megalithic tombs, and opportunities for swimming and fishing. Its traces span from the Neolithic to the early German castle era; the two water activities are associated with different lakes. If you are looking for a hotel in Altkalen, these interests may influence your choice of accommodation: milling technology, fortified history, ancient burial sites, or a stay connected to the water.
Windmill and Milling
The Dutch windmill in Altkalen is a working technical monument. At MĂĽhlenhof Altkalen, flour is regularly milled using wind power alone. This gives the subject of wind power a tangible connection to the craft of milling. If you plan to visit during milling operations, check the current operating arrangements in advance. Tours of the windmill are available by telephone appointment; please check in advance whether this offer is currently available.
At MĂĽhlenhof Altkalen, coffee and homemade cake are served in the rustic festival barn. If you would like to plan a break there, ask about availability before you arrive.
Castle Hill and Fortified History
Rampart remains of an early German castle, which stood until 1311, can be seen on Schlossberg near Altkalen. A Slavic fortified settlement previously stood there. This sequence of events makes two phases of fortified history traceable on Schlossberg. The castle hill behind the church can be reached from the lakeside; conditions on the terrain may vary. Part of Altkalen’s former town wall is still accessible on foot.
Megalithic Tombs and Lakes
Neolithic megalithic tombs over 4,000 years old are located in LĂĽchower Wald and Postmoor near Altkalen. Compared with the castle, which stood until 1311, these burial sites date much further back: the historical perspective thus spans from the Neolithic to the early German castle era.
Water activities can also be distinguished by location. Swimming is possible at Neu Pannekower See near Altkalen; check local conditions before swimming. Fishing is possible at Pfarrsee near Altkalen, although permits and regulations may apply. If you plan either activity during your stay, take the different locations into account and check the relevant conditions or requirements in advance.
More to Explore in the Wider Rostock Destination
The wider Rostock destination offers additional nature and cultural attractions. Sternberger Seenland Nature Park, with its deeply incised breakthrough valleys along the Warnow, numerous lakes, hills and extensive forests, is particularly suited to hiking and cycling. At the Wolhynier Umsiedlermuseum in Linstow, tours use ethnographic objects, photographs and documents to tell the story of the ethnic Germans from Volhynia, from the mid-19th century to their resettlement in Mecklenburg after the Second World War. The Molli railway offers another historical perspective. This narrow-gauge railway runs between KĂĽhlungsborn and Bad Doberan and is the oldest narrow-gauge railway on the Baltic coast.
Discover more destinations: LĂĽhburg, Walkendorf, Finkenthal, Behren-LĂĽbchin, Boddin.
Go to the wider travel overview: Amt Gnoien.
