Camping Havelberge – camping and excursions among Germany's lakes

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | In the middle of the lakes of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania lies Camping- und Ferienpark Havelberge, a large campsite with nature right outside the camper door. Here you can swim, canoe and relax by the lake – but also make excursions to Wesenberg and Mirow Castle, among others. We stayed here with a camper and discovered the surroundings from both land and water.

Camping Havelberge in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

Camping- und Ferienpark Havelberge is located in the middle of the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, the large lake area in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northeastern Germany. It is an area that almost feels built for motorhome holidays. Here there are lakes, forests, small villages and plenty of opportunities for paddling, cycling and hiking.

The campsite is located directly on Lake Woblitzsee, surrounded by greenery. Despite the large size of the site, it feels like you are living in the middle of nature.

Large campsite directly on the lake

Camping Havelberge is a large holiday resort with places for motorhomes, caravans and tents as well as various types of holiday accommodation. Here you will find, among other things, a restaurant, a beach, a canoe centre and a high-altitude track. For motorhomes there is also a special motorhome section outside the camping area itself.

For us, the campsite was above all a good base for discovering the area. We could leave the camper there and take a trip by train, but also head straight out onto the water. And the combination of camping, lake and excursions is probably what we remember best from Havelberge.

Canoe from Camping Havelberge

One of the best experiences during our visit was a canoe trip directly from the campsite. We each got a Canadian and set off on Woblitzsee. From there we continued onto much narrower water, surrounded by dense greenery.

This is truly a landscape to be experienced from the water. The Mecklenburgische Seenplatte consists of hundreds of lakes and a large network of waterways and canals, making the area popular for both canoeing and boating.

Our own trip was peaceful and pleasant. The sun was shining, the water was calm and there was almost nothing around us but nature. One of those moments when you realize that not much else is needed.

Train excursion to Wesenberg

A slightly unexpected advantage of Camping Havelberge is that you don't have to take your camper for all your excursions. Not far from the campsite is the Groß Quassow train station. When we were here, we took the train from there to the small town of Wesenberg – a convenient excursion without having to move the camper.

We walked from the campsite to the station and jumped on the little train. The train ride alone was almost part of the excursion – a small railway through the green lake landscape.

Wesenberg

Wesenberg is a small town in the middle of the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte. Here you will find, among other things, a historic town center, a church and the remains of a medieval castle. For our part, the goal was above all a different attraction: a sculpture park.

The sculpture park in Wesenberg

Skulpturpark Wesenberg is located in a large green area where art is displayed both outdoors and indoors. We must admit that we didn't really understand everything we saw, but that can be the case with modern art. However, some of the artworks were really cool and we really liked the environment.

Large sculptures are scattered among the trees and the art blends with nature. When we were here, art connected to Australia's Aboriginal culture was also on display.

It was a different excursion and also a good example of how you can actually discover the surroundings from Camping Havelberge without moving the camper.

Excursion to Mirow Castle

Another nice excursion in the area is Mirow Castle, which is located about 17 kilometers from Camping Havelberge. We took the camper to Mirow, and it worked smoothly because there was parking near the castle.

The castle is romantically located on a small island, Schlossinsel Mirow, surrounded by water and greenery. The setting alone makes it worth a stop.

Mirow also has an exciting royal history. Princess Sophie Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was born here in 1744, who later married King George III and became Queen Charlotte of Great Britain. Yep – the Queen Charlotte who has gained new attention through the Bridgerton universe.

Castle Island in Mirow

In addition to the castle itself, the castle island also features the Johanniter Church with the princely family tomb, an old Renaissance gatehouse, the Kavaliershaus and beautiful park surroundings. We were content to walk around the surroundings and have a coffee at the castle café, but it is also possible to visit the castle itself and see the historical rooms.

The park also has a strange grave care that caught our attention.

Holidays among the lakes in Mecklenburg

Camping Havelberge is a great place to explore the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte for a few days. The great thing is that you don't have to fill your days with sights. A day here can just as easily consist of a morning swim, a bike ride or a few hours in a canoe.

The next day you can take the train to Wesenberg or drive away in your camper to Mirow and other small towns among the lakes. For us, it was precisely the mix that made the area so pleasant: camper life, water, nature and small excursions without any long driving distances.

More excursions in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

If you have more time, there is much more to discover in the lake area. Not far from Havelberge is Waren an der Müritz, where you can visit the Müritzeum, walk along the harbor and take excursions on Lake Müritz.

READ MORE: Things to do in Waren an der Müritz – attractions and tips

The area is also well suited to combining with other parts of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Here you will find more tips and reports:

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