Discover Krakow am See

Krakow am See lies on the western shore of the northern part of Lake Krakow, which is used for tourism. The destination offers a range of options to consider when planning your trip: the Old Synagogue and Book Printing Museum represent culture and history, while trails through the lake landscape and the nearby spa forest offer outdoor activities. Consider whether you would like to focus your stay on culture, cycling and hiking, or activities on the water.

Synagogue and Book Printing Museum

The Old Synagogue is one of the few surviving synagogues in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Following extensive restoration work carried out in accordance with heritage conservation principles, it was opened to the public in 1995. A ramp also provides access for visitors with mobility impairments. If you are planning a visit, it is a good idea to check the current visiting hours in advance.

The Book Printing Museum and library are located on the ground floor of the Old School. This floor is accessible to visitors with mobility impairments, including wheelchair users and people who use walking frames. The Book Printing Museum is an interactive museum of the art of book printing and is considered unique among museums in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Its focus on typesetting and printing gives the museum visit a practical connection to the art of book printing.

Groups can book guided tours and typesetting and printing workshops by calling in advance; these may also be held outside opening hours, if necessary. Arrange your preferred time by phone and check the current visiting arrangements before your trip.

Trails and Forest

The Reuters Paradiesgartenweg offers several viewpoints overlooking the Lake Krakow landscape. Rest areas and bathing spots lie along the route. If you are planning to walk the trail, you can combine the viewpoints with breaks or a stop at a bathing spot.

The international Berlin–Copenhagen Cycle Route passes through Krakow am See and its surrounding area. It is another option for travellers whose cycling tour takes them through the town and its surroundings.

The spa forest lies northeast of Krakow am See. This nearby woodland covers 18 hectares and can be accessed through two entrances. Visitors and local residents use it for leisurely walks, hiking, jogging and cycling, as well as for Nordic walking. Unlike the Reuters Paradiesgartenweg, with its viewpoints, rest areas and bathing spots, the spa forest offers different ways to spend time outdoors. You can choose between routes with views of the lake landscape and a woodland area for exercise, depending on what you are looking for.

Activities on Lake Krakow

You can rent rowing boats, motorboats of up to 10 hp, canoes and pedalos on Lake Krakow for independent trips; guided canoe tours can also be booked. When planning, you can choose between independent trips in rental boats and guided canoe tours. Check the latest rental and booking details before your trip.

The Krakow Fishermen’s Festival

The traditional Krakow Fishermen’s Festival takes place every year. You can take its annual timing into account when choosing your travel dates; individual programme details vary by season.

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Go to the main travel overview: Amt Krakow Am See.