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Mecklenburg
Region
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" Land
of a thousand lakes "
Prepare to be amazed by this vast network of canals,
rivers and lakes.It's unique in Europe and includes Germany's
largest lake, the Muritzee. Plauer See, Müritz-Elde,
Stör Wasserstrasse.
The
Müritz Elde Wassertrasse which connects the
river Elbe to Germany's largest lake, the Muritzsee mostly
follows the course of the river Elde through an essentially
rural setting.
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This river, canalised since
the end of the 16th century, has retained its original
meandering course, making it unattractie for commercial
traffic but ideal for pleasure boating. Plau dominates
the lake it lends its name to. From the top of its 15th
century tower there are impressive views over tiled roofs
and medieval fortifications. heading for Waren, you cross
two large lakes which act as a foretaste of the Muritzsee?
THey harbour many birds : cormorants, storks and even osprey.
To the west, Parchim, built between two arms of the Elde,
is outstanding for its ancient centre, its fortifications
and half-timbered houses. If many villages and little medieval
towns such as Lubz, Grabow, Neustadt-Glewe or Plate, on
the Storkanal, are exciting to explore along the way, it
is Schwerin and famous Rococo palace which make a worthy
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Obere
Havel, die kleine Seenplatte, Müritz, Plauer See, Müritz-Elde. From
Fürstenberg you may head out to the great
lakes of Mecklenburg.
Your first visit has to be the rococo chateau at Rheinsberg.
Further west there is Mirow with its strange wooden
boathouses, the charming town of Roblin and the great
Muritzsee. Heading eastward there's Weserberg with
its wooden harbour buildings, as well as Neustrelitz.
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On these varied waterways
and open lakes a little more care is required than on
canals, but what better reward than to anchor far out
in a lake and take advantage of some of the purest water
in Europe for a swim in idyllic and unspoilt surroundings.
Pause too at one of the many fish smoke-houses to enjoy
an unmissable local speciality.
Furstenberg/Gransee has been ranked first town in Germany
for its air and water quality. Six other towns in the
area also figure among the top ten most ecologically
minded places in Germany, which explains why Mecklenburg
is such an outstanding area for nature, and why it has
such a rich fauna and flora.
Average water temperature, measured daily between 1991
and 1998: May 14.9, June 20.5, July 21.1, August 21.5,
September 19.
GASTRONOMY
From simple pubs to fine restaurants, you
will find a wide choice of eating places handy for your
cruise.
Nor will you have any problem in doing your shopping
in well-stocked shops. Do try smoked fish, the great
regional speciality: carp, trout and eel that you can
buy in the many small smokehouses which serve the local
fisherman, and guarantee fresh produce. Recommanded restaurants:
The Seehof at Rheinsberg, The Borchard's Rookhus at Wesenberg,
Zum Müritz Grund at Robel, Hafenblick at Mildenberg,
the Müritz Ring at Waren.
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FISHING
Specially for anglers
The region of the Mecklenburg lakes
is famous as one of the outstanding fishing grounds
of Europe encompassing
the river Havel, known for eel, zander and perch,
as well as some 20 lakes all covered by the one fishing
permit. All can hope for a good catch here, and can
expect to enjoy pike, carp or burbot on the menu.
Instruction
is given at the base (in English or German) to help
you select the right bait, tackle and locations.
Fishing Package
This package costs DM 130 (price periods A and B)
or DM 230 (price periods C,D, E) per week and per boat.
It must be requested in advance, and paid for on collection.
It includes: a dinghy, a cold box for your catch, a
fish-smoker (a local speciality), a bag of sawdust,
instruction by our expert, and a daylight fishing licence
for one crew member. Additional fishing licences can
be requested in advance
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Hiring without a licence
No licence is now required for driving a boat less than
13m long on the waters between Muritzsee and Zehdenick.
For cruising beyond these limits and for crossing
the lake Muritz, the German authorities only require
a licence if one is required in the hirer's own country. |
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