Schwerin district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Places to visit near Plate

Plate is a town in Schwerin district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, home to about 3,686 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 48 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Dorfkirche Peckatel (1 km), Kirche Consrade (4 km) and Sendemast Schwerin-Zippendorf (7 km).

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Plate, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Plate, Schwerin district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Plate at a glance

Location
Schwerin district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Population
about 3,686
Coordinates
53.5515° N, 11.5093° E
Places within 50 km
105 (105 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Plate

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Plate: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Plate

122 churches within 100 km of Plate. The closest is Dorfkirche Peckatel (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Plate

96 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Plate. The closest is Trockenhänge Am Petersberg (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Plate

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plate. The closest is Friedrich Franz II (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Plate

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plate. The closest is Lostener See (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lostener See · lake · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Groß Labenzer See · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Viereggenhöfer Teich · lake · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Schaalsee · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Bolzsee · lake · Landkreis Rostock · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Garrensee · lake · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~57 km · Must-see

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Museums near Plate

9 museums within 100 km of Plate. The closest is Freilichtmuseum Für Volkskunde Schwerin-Mueß (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Plate

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Plate. The closest is Sendemast Schwerin-Zippendorf (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Plate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Plate
  2. 1 km Dorfkirche Peckatel · church, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  3. 7 km Freilichtmuseum Für Volkskunde Schwerin-Mueß · museum, Schwerin
  4. 3 km Zoo Schwerin · park, Schwerin
  5. 2 km Sendemast Schwerin-Zippendorf · viewpoint, Schwerin
  6. 3 km Kirche Consrade · church, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  7. 4 km Back to Plate

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How to reach Plate

    All places near Plate by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches48122Dorfkirche Peckatel (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3096Trockenhänge Am Petersberg (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1335Friedrich Franz II (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs418Lostener See (34 km)
    Museums39Freilichtmuseum Für Volkskunde Schwerin-Mueß (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Sendemast Schwerin-Zippendorf (7 km)
    Beaches & coast05Wohlenberger Wiek (59 km)
    Parks24Zoo Schwerin (9 km)
    Other attractions22Fürstenhof (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Walfisch (55 km)

    Plate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plate?

    Dorfkirche Peckatel (church, about 1 km), Kirche Consrade (church, about 4 km), Sendemast Schwerin-Zippendorf (viewpoint, about 7 km), Freilichtmuseum Für Volkskunde Schwerin-Mueß (museum, about 7 km), Zoo Schwerin (park, about 9 km), Trockenhänge Am Petersberg (nature spot, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Plate?

    105 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Plate?

    Dorfkirche Peckatel, about 1 km by road; Kirche Consrade (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Plate?

    Trockenhänge Am Petersberg, about 10 km by road; Friedrichsmoor (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Plate?

    Friedrich Franz II, about 12 km by road; Siegessäule (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plate?

    Start in Plate, visit Dorfkirche Peckatel, then Freilichtmuseum Für Volkskunde Schwerin-Mueß, then Zoo Schwerin, then Sendemast Schwerin-Zippendorf, then Kirche Consrade, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plate?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Plate

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Plate’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Plate on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.