Alt Jargenow is the smallest and probably oldest village in the municipality of Görmin. It lies on the Peene; an unspoilt, unique moorland landscape stretches along the river near Görmin. This means two different interests can feature side by side in your travel plans: the history of a village and its chapel, and activities in the Peene landscape. Görmin itself adds St. Marien Church to the historical picture. Visitors can give different weight to architectural history, nature and activities in the surrounding area, rather than focusing their stay on just one theme.

A Chapel with a Long History

The chapel in Alt Jargenow survived the Thirty Years’ War. It was built in 1625 on the commission of Christoph Altwich von Blixen and was recently restored at considerable expense. Its year of construction and patron place the building in the history of the early 17th century; its survival through the war adds another historical connection. The recent restoration adds a more recent chapter to its history. For travellers interested in the history of religious buildings, it is a clear reason to explore Alt Jargenow.

St. Marien in Görmin

Construction of St. Marien Church in Görmin began in the mid-13th century; its nave is Gothic. Compared with the chapel, built in 1625, it brings a significantly earlier period of construction into focus. St. Marien combines a medieval start of construction with a named architectural style, while the chapel’s specific construction date, patron and history during the Thirty Years’ War provide different historical points of interest. This makes for a clear comparison of the two religious buildings in terms of their age.

Activities in the Peene Landscape

Activities in the Peene landscape near Görmin include hiking, cycling, paddling and fishing. The range spans everything from getting active on land to activities on the water; depending on your interests, you can place different emphasis on experiencing nature and taking part in sports.

MV Guiding is a provider based in Görmin that tailors its fishing trips to the wishes and preferred experience of both experienced anglers and beginners. Provider information may change, so check the latest tour details before making plans.

Vorpommern-Greifswald in a Wider Context

If you include the wider destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald in your travel plans, you will find further nature and cultural themes. The county’s three nature parks cover almost 40 percent of the area of Vorpommern-Greifswald. For culture enthusiasts, the region’s breadth is reflected in its various museums: the Pomeranian State Museum in Greifswald displays the Croy Tapestry from 1554, a unique cultural and historical record from the Reformation era. The Otto Lilienthal Museum in Anklam is a technical museum dedicated to the public figure, mechanical engineer and humanist Otto Lilienthal, a pioneer of aviation. The two museums offer different perspectives: one displays a single artifact from the Reformation era, while the other focuses on a person and their varied roles.

Peenemünde adds a museum perspective and a landscape of historic monuments to the region’s cultural attractions. The Juliett U-461 is a museum in Peenemünde harbour and can be explored on a tour. Guided tours of the landscape of historic monuments can be booked through the Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum. Check current visiting options and booking details in advance.

Discover more destinations: Loitz, Sassen-Trantow.

For the wider travel overview: Amt Peenetal/Loitz.