Nordwestmecklenburg district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Places to visit near Zurow

Zurow is a town in Nordwestmecklenburg district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, home to about 1,421 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 70 churches, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 forts & heritage and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Klosterkirche Neukloster (6 km), Kirche Bibow (11 km) and Dorfkirche Neuburg (12 km).

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Zurow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Zurow, Nordwestmecklenburg district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zurow at a glance

Location
Nordwestmecklenburg district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Population
about 1,421
Coordinates
53.8643° N, 11.6143° E
Places within 50 km
144 (144 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 Zurow

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

122 churches within 100 km of Zurow. The closest is Klosterkirche Neukloster (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zurow

93 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zurow. The closest is Rothenmoorsche Sumpfwiese (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Zurow

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zurow. The closest is Burg Mecklenburg (12 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Mecklenburg · fort · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Baumhaus · fort · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wiligrad · fort · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Tressow · fort · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Timmendorf · fort · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kloster Rühn · fort · Landkreis Rostock · ~27 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zurow

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zurow. The closest is Viereggenhöfer Teich (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Zurow

8 museums within 100 km of Zurow. The closest is Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Groß Raden (28 km); the best-known is Schwerin Castle (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zurow

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zurow. The closest is Hohe Burg (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Zurow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zurow
  2. 6 km Klosterkirche Neukloster · church, Nordwestmecklenburg
  3. 12 km Kirche Bibow · church, Nordwestmecklenburg
  4. 16 km Burg Mecklenburg · heritage site, Nordwestmecklenburg
  5. 5 km Viereggenhöfer Teich · lake, Nordwestmecklenburg
  6. 15 km Dorfkirche Neuburg · church, Nordwestmecklenburg
  7. 12 km Back to Zurow

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How to reach Zurow

    All places near Zurow by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zurow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches70122Klosterkirche Neukloster (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2893Rothenmoorsche Sumpfwiese (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1935Burg Mecklenburg (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs722Viereggenhöfer Teich (13 km)
    Museums38Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Groß Raden (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints56Hohe Burg (17 km)
    Parks45Tierpark Wismar (16 km)
    Beaches & coast55Poel (23 km)
    Other attractions22Wasserkunst (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Walfisch (19 km)

    Zurow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zurow?

    Klosterkirche Neukloster (church, about 6 km), Kirche Bibow (church, about 11 km), Dorfkirche Neuburg (church, about 12 km), Burg Mecklenburg (heritage site, about 12 km), Wasserkunst (attraction, about 13 km), Viereggenhöfer Teich (lake, about 13 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 70 churches, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Zurow?

    Klosterkirche Neukloster, about 6 km by road; Kirche Bibow (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Zurow?

    Rothenmoorsche Sumpfwiese, about 17 km by road; Entenmoor Moitin (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zurow?

    Burg Mecklenburg, about 12 km by road; Baumhaus (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zurow?

    Start in Zurow, visit Klosterkirche Neukloster, then Kirche Bibow, then Burg Mecklenburg, then Viereggenhöfer Teich, then Dorfkirche Neuburg, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zurow?

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

    Towns near Zurow

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