Boizenburg/Elbe combines a distinctive old town with tile culture and themes connected to the Elbe. Restored half-timbered houses shape the old town centre; there are also tile murals to discover throughout the old town and a free-standing Baroque town hall. Museums, an offering on Jewish life and an open-air exhibition about flooding add further cultural highlights. When choosing where to stay in Boizenburg/Elbe, you can therefore consider whether you would like to focus primarily on architectural history, tiles or the Elbe.
Tile City and Historic Old Town
Boizenburg/Elbe is nicknamed “Tile City”. Tile murals can be discovered throughout the old town, giving the name a tangible presence in the townscape. The old town centre is also characterised by lovingly restored half-timbered houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. The free-standing Baroque town hall adds a different architectural accent and is a distinctive feature of the old town. Tile murals, half-timbering and Baroque architecture thus represent different aspects of the townscape. Those interested in urban design can make these different features the focus of their stay.
Museums and Tile Art
Since October 2005, the collections of the local history museum have been on display in the listed Bürgerhaus at Markt 1. The building is attributed to Georg Adolf Demmler, the master builder of Schwerin Castle. The First German Tile Museum Boizenburg e.V. has a focus of its own: in 500 m², it displays thousands of tiles in the styles of Historicism, Art Nouveau and Art Deco in changing exhibitions. This makes it possible to explore Tile City both in the townscape and through exhibitions. As exhibitions may change, check in advance which tiles are currently on display.
Jewish Life and Urban History
Jewish entrepreneurship, family life and religious life shaped the life of Boizenburg. During the Nazi era, this life was violently brought to an end through hatred and persecution. The local history museum offers a workshop or guided town tour exploring traces of Jewish life in Boizenburg/Elbe. If you would like to include this offering in your plans, ask the local history museum in advance about current visitor options.
Flooding, the Elbe and the Landscape
The EinFlussReich open-air exhibition on Elbberg in Boizenburg-Vier explores flooding and life along the Elbe. Its exhibits invite young researchers and explorers in particular to take part. The Elwkieker viewpoint near Boizenburg-Vier offers a different perspective: from there, the view stretches across the Elbe and the land in front of the dike to partly steep Elbe riverbanks and sandy heathland. The observation tower and its forecourt are currently closed. EinFlussReich invites visitors to participate and focuses on flooding, while the Elwkieker draws attention to the landscape.
Culture in the wider destination of Ludwigslust-Parchim
The wider destination of Ludwigslust-Parchim also offers other cultural and historical themes. Ludwigslust Palace was the former residence of the dukes of Mecklenburg and, together with its park and the town, forms an ensemble known as the “Little Versailles of the North”. The museum in Dömitz Fortress explores, among other topics, the history of the fortress and town, as well as the history of the Elbe, harbour and bridges. These distinct themes add to the picture of the wider destination of Ludwigslust-Parchim.
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