Returning home after 40 years: Prenzlauer lives her passion for Uckermark!

Returning home after 40 years: Prenzlauer lives her passion for Uckermark!

At the weekend there was a touch of nostalgia at the city festival in Prenzlau, where many of the city's former citizens came together and reminisced. One of the special personalities who enriched the event was Andrea Randweg. Born in Prenzlau, she had to move near Stuttgart with her parents and an application to leave the country in 1988, shortly before the end of the GDR. Despite the many years in Baden-Württemberg, the Uckermark remains an important part of her life. This bond is reflected in her regular return to her homeland, where she spends countless happy hours with her family.

“I don’t like it better anywhere else,” enthused Thorsten Randweg, Andrea’s husband, when he saw the picturesque Unteruckersee and the warm atmosphere in Prenzlau. The family often plans their vacation at Camp Solaris, where nature and the friendly community always warmly welcome them. What is particularly exciting for Andrea is the upcoming class reunion, where she can see her old classmates from the Pestalozzi School again after 40 years. “The Uckermark will always be my home,” she assured with a smile, while her husband took a souvenir photo with the Sandman mascot. This symbol of her childhood represents the good memories she has of her youth in Prenzlau.

Explore the roots

Genealogical research also plays an important role in strengthening the connection to their homeland. The “Heimatland Uckermark” genealogy archive was founded in the region and is a valuable resource for family researchers. This archive is constantly being expanded and contains documents that not only bring to light the history of the Uckermark, but also individual life stories. Particularly practical: an online personal database is currently being tested, making it easier to search for historical data. Data protection is a top priority - no data before 1995 is published, and special regulations apply to the memory of the deceased.

Under the leadership of Thomas Kraft, the Uckermark Research Center, founded on July 13, 2006, aims to promote genealogical research in the region. The office not only offers support in researching ancestors, but also a platform for exchange among researchers. The historical knowledge about the Uckermark, documented in the historical local lexicon for Brandenburg, forms the basis of their work for everyone who is interested in the historical roots of the region.

Together into the future

The Uckermark is not only a historical landscape that consisted of several districts until 1952, it is also a place that connects generations. The legacy that many like Andrea Randweg take with them into their new lives is a valuable treasure that unites the people in the region. As a traditional home, the Uckermark has numerous stories to tell and therefore offers numerous starting points for those who want to research its history. Whether through family research in the archives or at a cozy meeting by the lake, the connection to the Uckermark remains strong and is inextricably interwoven with the life stories of the people who grew up here and return again and again.

For further information on genealogical research and support offers in the Uckermark, those interested can visit the websites of Nordkurier, Heimatland Uckermark or the Brandenburg Genealogical Society.