Gollmitz’s stone church and historic watermill offer two different ways to explore the town’s history: sacred architecture on the one hand and milling technology on the other. The church dates from the 13th century; the mill is still in operation and houses a museum with machinery from several centuries. The mill courtyard adds a third dimension: it offers a place to pause after activities in the Uckermark. Visitors exploring Gollmitz’s cultural heritage will encounter architectural history, technology and an outdoor place to linger.
Stone church: design and features
The Gollmitz church is a 13th-century stone building and is open to visitors. Features include stained-glass choir windows by Werner Kothe, as well as a stone altar and a baptismal font. This brings the medieval design and distinctive features of the interior together in one building. Visitors interested in churches can shift their attention from the building material to the windows, then to the altar and baptismal font. Local visiting arrangements may vary; check access before your visit.
Watermill and mill courtyard
The historic watermill in Gollmitz is still in operation. Its museum spans four floors and displays machinery from several centuries. Its focus on technology sets it apart from the church’s sacred architecture. The adjoining Fischertreppe is considered worth seeing and adds another perspective on the mill complex.
The mill courtyard offers a place to pause. A terrace sits beside the waterwheel, and the courtyard also has quieter areas. This makes the courtyard a place to enjoy the outdoors alongside a visit to the mill. For travellers looking to combine active pursuits with a break, it offers a different stop from the church and museum.
Within the wider destination of Nordwestuckermark
The Uckermärkischer Rundweg connects Angermünde, Templin and Prenzlau. From Boitzenburg, it passes through Naugarten and continues towards Gollmitz. In Naugarten, signposted, natural trails for cycling and walking invite visitors to enjoy short strolls as well as longer guided tours to notable sites. Bicycle and boat rentals are also available there; check current availability before use. The lake near Naugarten covers around 33 hectares and is popular for swimming and fishing, while walking around it offers an impressive nature experience.
The wider destination of Nordwestuckermark also offers a variety of cultural highlights. In Kröchlendorff, the village church serves as a cultural and event centre. In Fürstenwerder, a roughly 1,300-metre-long stone wall encloses the historic centre. The town gates, Berliner Tor and Woldegker Tor, have pointed-arch passageways and are among the oldest of their kind in northern Germany. Hof Kokurin in Naugarten is home to a gallery featuring changing displays of paintings, wooden sculptures and small artworks. These places complement Gollmitz’s church and mill with further cultural and architectural insights into Nordwestuckermark.
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