Kuhs – Village History and Monuments

When looking for a hotel in Kuhs, the village’s history, listed houses and a war memorial provide concrete points of reference for understanding the destination. Nearby, the Zehlendorf Moor adds a natural area to the village’s profile; it is important to distinguish between views of the moor and access to it.

Early Settlement and Village Structure

A Slavic settlement called “Cuziz” existed here even before Kuhs was first mentioned in a document in 1286. The village’s history therefore predates its first written record: Cuziz refers to the earlier settlement, while 1286 is the year Kuhs was first mentioned in a document. Kuhs can also be understood through its settlement layout. The village is a typical street village along the B103.

The Landhotel & Airporthotel Kuhs is also located on the B103.

Listed Houses and Places of Remembrance

Kuhs has two listed houses at different addresses: a smallholder’s house at Am Dorfteich 38 and a hall house at Am Storchennest 23. The architectural terms distinguish the two examples; both are part of the village’s built heritage. They offer concrete points of reference for the village’s history, each associated with its own name and location.

Another place of remembrance is the monument to the soldiers of Kuhs who fell in the First World War. It stands on the extensive grounds of the Landhotel Kuhs and consists of two glacial boulders. Its dedication and material form describe two distinct aspects of the monument: it commemorates the fallen soldiers and is also defined by its two large natural stones. Food is also served at the hotel in Kuhs.

The Zehlendorf Moor Nearby

The Zehlendorf Moor lies in the Augraben lowlands between the Recknitz and Zehlendorf. The moor itself is inaccessible; views of it are possible from the Zehlendorfer Damm. The two sections are separated by a public path. This distinction is important when planning a visit: the dam offers views, while the moor itself remains inaccessible.

The moor’s location also helps put this natural area in context: it is part of the area around Kuhs, but should not be confused with the village’s monuments. Those interested in the landscape can use its location between the Recknitz and Zehlendorf, and the viewpoint from the dam, as separate points of orientation.

More to Explore in the Wider Rostock Destination

The wider Rostock destination encompasses other nature and cultural attractions with their own distinct locations; they are not part of Kuhs’s village profile. At Wildpark-MV, visitors can explore the park independently or join guided walks, including wolf, owl and evening walks. Sternberger Seenland Nature Park offers a different focus: its deeply incised breakthrough valleys along the Warnow, numerous lakes, hills and extensive forests are associated with hiking and cycling.

One cultural highlight in the wider Rostock destination is the Wolhynian Resettler Museum in Linstow. Tours for groups and individuals use ethnographic objects, photographs and documents to present the history of the Volhynian Germans—from the mid-19th century until their resettlement in Mecklenburg after the Second World War. The Molli narrow-gauge railway offers another historical perspective: it runs between Kühlungsborn and Bad Doberan and is considered the oldest narrow-gauge railway on the Baltic coast. These examples belong to the wider Rostock destination and should be distinguished from Kuhs’s local features.

Discover more destinations: Gülzow-Prüzen, Reimershagen, Groß Schwiesow, Lüssow, Klein Upahl, Zehna, Mühl Rosin, Mistorf

For the wider travel overview: Amt Güstrow-Land.