Ludwigslust-Parchim district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Places to visit near Rastow

Rastow is a town in Ludwigslust-Parchim district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, home to about 1,618 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 36 churches, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Friedrichsmoor (12 km), Töpferberg (14 km) and Fischteiche in Der Lewitz (15 km).

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Rastow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Rastow, Ludwigslust-Parchim district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rastow at a glance

Location
Ludwigslust-Parchim district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Population
about 1,618
Coordinates
53.4571° N, 11.4314° E
Places within 50 km
74 (74 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 Rastow

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rastow: 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 Rastow

122 churches within 100 km of Rastow. The closest is Dorfkirche Peckatel (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rastow

96 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rastow. The closest is Friedrichsmoor (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Rastow

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rastow. The closest is Schloss Neustadt-Glewe (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rastow

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rastow. The closest is Schaalsee (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Rastow

9 museums within 100 km of Rastow. The closest is Freilichtmuseum Für Volkskunde Schwerin-Mueß (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rastow

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rastow. The closest is Sendemast Schwerin-Zippendorf (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Rastow

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

  1. Start in Rastow
  2. 17 km Schloss Neustadt-Glewe · heritage site, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  3. 5 km Töpferberg · nature spot, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  4. 5 km Fischteiche in Der Lewitz · nature spot, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  5. 5 km Friedrichsmoor · nature spot, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  6. 12 km Dorfkirche Peckatel · church, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  7. 16 km Back to Rastow

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rastow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches36122Dorfkirche Peckatel (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2396Friedrichsmoor (12 km)
    Forts & heritage836Schloss Neustadt-Glewe (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs216Schaalsee (47 km)
    Museums39Freilichtmuseum Für Volkskunde Schwerin-Mueß (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Sendemast Schwerin-Zippendorf (19 km)
    Parks15Zoo Schwerin (21 km)
    Beaches & coast04Wohlenberger Wiek (70 km)
    Other attractions02Fürstenhof (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Walfisch (67 km)

    Rastow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rastow?

    Friedrichsmoor (nature spot, about 12 km), Töpferberg (nature spot, about 14 km), Fischteiche in Der Lewitz (nature spot, about 15 km), Dorfkirche Peckatel (church, about 16 km), Schloss Neustadt-Glewe (heritage site, about 17 km), Kirche Consrade (church, about 17 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Rastow?

    Dorfkirche Peckatel, about 16 km by road; Kirche Consrade (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rastow?

    Friedrichsmoor, about 12 km by road; Töpferberg (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rastow?

    Schloss Neustadt-Glewe, about 17 km by road; Schloss Ludwigslust (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rastow?

    Start in Rastow, visit Schloss Neustadt-Glewe, then Töpferberg, then Fischteiche in Der Lewitz, then Friedrichsmoor, then Dorfkirche Peckatel, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rastow?

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

    Towns near Rastow

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