New book about the northern Uckermark: presentation on November 3rd!
On November 3, 2025, a new book about the northern Uckermark will be presented in Prenzlau. The 430-page volume highlights historical and current developments.

New book about the northern Uckermark: presentation on November 3rd!
On November 1, 2025, an important book will be presented in Prenzlau, which is already causing a stir in advance. The 83rd volume of the book series “Landscapes in Germany”, published by the Leibniz Institute for Regional Studies and the Saxon Academy of Sciences in Leipzig, is entitled “The northern Uckermark around Prenzlau”. On over 430 pages, it takes readers on an exciting journey of discovery through this fascinating region, which was shaped by the Ice Age. Loud Northern Courier The presentation of the book will take place on Monday, November 3rd, at 6 p.m. in the plenary hall of the Uckermark district. Admission is free and early registration is required by October 27th.
The book not only offers an overview of the landscape features, but also a deep insight into the historical roots and current developments of the region. Prof. Dr. Haik Thomas Porada will introduce the work and has drawn on the collaboration of experts from the humanities and natural sciences to create it. The transformation of the Uckermark, which has changed significantly since the fall of the Wall, is documented on a total of 200 illustrations and five maps. The volume shows regional examples that illustrate the effects of demographic change and the expansion of renewable energies Leibniz IfL describes.
A look behind the scenes
But what exactly does the book offer? It is divided into two main parts. The first part provides a regional overview of the development and characteristic features of the natural and cultural area. The second part, however, presents in detail settlements, buildings, natural areas and economic locations that are important for the region. The work also contains interactive elements such as QR codes and web links that direct the reader to further information. This makes the book both a reference work and an excursion guide, ideal for study and research.
Attentive readers will enthusiastically browse through the more than 430 pages, which serve as a treasure trove for anyone interested. In this way, you not only gain knowledge about the northern Uckermark, but also learn how this agricultural landscape has changed in recent decades. The editors have demonstrated a good knack for combining current developments and historical elements, thereby promoting the transfer of knowledge between science and the public.
So if you are curious about the connection between history and modern change in the Uckermark, the presentation of the new book on November 3rd is a highlight that you should not miss. Because there is always something to discover in the Uckermark.