Discover Prenzlau: Experience towers and autumn customs live!

Discover Prenzlau: Experience towers and autumn customs live!

On Thursday, October 30th, there are two exciting tours in Prenzlau that are a real experience for young and old. The Prenzlau city information office invites you to explore the city and its fascinating history under the guidance of tour guide Doris Meinke.

Starting with the family tour “Towers in Prenzlau”, which starts at 11 a.m. at Blindower Tor, the tour leads along the impressive city wall to the Steintor tower. Doris Meinke not only talks about the medieval buildings, but also has some scary stories in her luggage that will give the little participants a shudder. A special highlight is the quiz for children, where if you answer questions correctly you can win small prizes at the city information center.

Traditions and festivals in Prenzlau

The second tour with the title “Autumn Customs” begins at 4 p.m. at the city information center at Marktberg 2. Here, participants learn interesting facts about the traditional festivals and customs from Thanksgiving to St. Martin's Day parades to Halloween and St. Nicholas. Doris Meinke will clearly explain the historical significance, origin and transformation of these customs, so that some people are sure to go home with one or two new pieces of knowledge.

Tickets for both tours are available either directly from the Prenzlau city information office or online from the provider Reservix. These special tours not only offer an exciting insight into the city's history, but also the opportunity to spend an entertaining day with the whole family.

Prenzlau's diverse history

Prenzlau looks back on over 800 years of history. The city was first mentioned in a document in 1187. From the Slavic settlement in the 7th century to the founding of the city by German settlers in the 1270s, Prenzlau has a lot to tell. The city was strategically located on a navigable pass over the Ucker and at the intersection of important trade routes, which contributed to its early prosperity. The Pomeranian Duke Barnim I granted the city city rights in 1234.

The impressive city wall, built in 1287, stretches for 2.6 kilometers and was an important element of the city's fortifications. Originally secured with ramparts and ditches, the wall remains a striking landmark of Prenzlau today, reflecting the city's eventful history. Important buildings such as the St. Mary's Church from the 13th century and the Dominican monastery, founded around 1273, bear witness to the city's cultural flourishing in the Middle Ages.

As history shows, Prenzlau has suffered from various military conflicts, particularly in the Thirty Years' War and during the destruction of the Second World War, where 85 percent of the historic buildings were lost. Nevertheless, the city shows an impressive reconstruction and continuous development that began in 1952, as well as numerous renovation projects after the fall of the Wall.

The upcoming city tours offer an excellent opportunity to get an idea of ​​Prenzlau's rich history and traditions. If you would like to find out more, you can find detailed information and the option to book tickets on the Prenzlau City Information website.