Immerse yourself in beautiful woodland landscapes in Dobbin-Linstow. The twin towns are a gateway to the picturesque Mecklenburg Lake District, where you’ll find scenic hiking, cycling and paddling trails. Explore a wildlife-rich nature park, kayak on crystalline lakes and visit a museum dedicated to the region’s agricultural heritage.
Things to do in Linstow
Dobbin-Linstow is an excellent base for cycling in the picturesque Rostock countryside. Rent a bike and enjoy some of the most beautiful cycling routes in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Stop to explore historical landmarks and eat lunch at a traditional tavern. Try regional specialties like eel cooked in dill sauce, fried herring and creamy fish soup.
From scenic shoreline hikes to leisurely paddles, Krakower See is the centrepiece of Dobbin-Linstow. Enjoy sweeping views across the southern end of the lake from the Aussichtskanzel Seeadler lookout. Kayak and canoe rentals are available in the neighbouring town of Krakow am See.
Discover more than 60 lakes in Naturpark Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide. The park protects one of the largest forested areas in the state and is laced with wooded hiking trails. Watch deer roaming through the woodlands and spot white-tailed eagles soaring over the treetops. The stargazing is incredible thanks to extremely low light pollution.
Learn about the state’s farming roots at the AGRONEUM Alt Schwerin open-air museum. Walk around the village, admire a traditional Dutch windmill and peer into recreated 19th-century workshops. Agricultural equipment dots the grounds and ranges from vintage ploughs and tractors stand to ultra-modern harvesters and agricultural aircraft.
Getting around Linstow
Both Dobbin and Linstow are compact and easy to get around on foot. You’ll need a car to visit both towns and explore the Mecklenburg Lake District at your own pace. The municipality is a one-hour drive from Rostock and two hours by bus. Rostock–Laage Airport is a 30-minute drive away.