Waren an der Müritz: sleeping in a fairytale tower
Just a few more minutes and I'll reach him water tower goods, in Waren on the Müritz. Curious, I look between the houses in front of me for the top of the tower. I look through the Nesselberg park and can see the tower between the trees. It feels a bit like I'm in a fairy tale.
Arriving at the top of the hill, tower neighbor Steffen greets me. He shows me around a bit, shows me the apartment and gives me tips for trips in the next few days.
Exceptional overnight stay
What an exceptional place to stay. For the next few days I will be living in a historic, listed water tower in Waren an der Müritz. The tower is a little off the center of Waren, surrounded by greenery. The water tower is around 120 years old and has been divided into four holiday apartments. Each of them has its very own charm and some details are reminiscent of the former use of the building. The expansion was carried out with the most ecological, durable materials possible, such as clay plaster, wood or linoleum.
I move into the Hagenow holiday apartment on the ground floor with my dog Greg and unpack my travel bag.
Back at the bottom, my way leads me briefly into the basement of the tower. There guests will find a sufficient selection of different drinks, such as wine, beer or juices, homemade jam and honey from the local beekeeping.
Relax with a view of the countryside
I take my book, sit down on the window sill of the Gothic-style window and enjoy my travel reading to the sound of birdsong. I'm relaxing.
After a while I grab my dog Greg and explore the area. The tower is located in the green of the Kurpark on the Nesselberg. I walk across a large meadow to the barefoot path and herb garden and sit down on a park bench. Greg also enjoys the smell of herbs and the tranquility of nature.
Our path leads us to a nearby bathing spot, which is of course ideal for the summer. With a deep breath, I let my gaze wander over the Müritz and my everyday thoughts rest at least for a short moment. Greg curiously discovers a family of geese, so I decide to go home to the holiday apartment.
Listen to the crackling of the fireplace
In the evening I cook in the fully equipped kitchen, drink a cup of tea, listen to a podcast and sit in front of the fireplace. I cover myself and listen to the crackling of the wood. After the fire has gone out after a while, I lie down on the bed and fall asleep.
The next morning the sun wakes me up and I get up in a good mood and relaxed. I sit outside on my own terrace with a coffee and really slowly wake up.
Hiking in the Mecklenburg Lake District
For today I plan a nice and easy 8 km hike around the Feisnecksee. The hike was recommended to me by Steffen when I arrived. With Greg on the leash, I start my tour early in the morning and hit the road. The tour is very good because it starts and ends at the apartment. Past another bathing spot, the path leads me through the national park with a great landscape. The last piece even through the forest. I take a short break at a viewing platform before Greg and I continue.
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Vacation at the Mecklenburg Lake District
For me it's back to Berlin. Relaxed and rested, I pack up the last parts and say goodbye to my short holiday in the fairytale forest. One thing is clear, I will definitely go on vacation in the Mecklenburg Lake District again, especially with a dog and with a passion for hiking and as a nature lover, I really liked it. So I'm going home happy.
Other exceptional accommodations in the Mecklenburg Lake District: "Time out at Lake Tollense".
Photos: Stephan Dicks, Jan Kulke
Jule Weidner
As a freelancer, Jule selects the wonderful accommodations for us and reports on her Good Travel stays. As a conscious traveler and graduate in sustainable tourism, the impact of tourism, especially from an ecological and social point of view, is very important to her.
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