Several large lakes are visible in this unique landscape: the Schweriner See - on whose shore is Schwerin, the capital of the State -, the Krakower See and the Plauer See , the third-largest lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Farther to the north ..

This national park has an area of 310km 2 , with forest making up two thirds, lakes 12% and wetlands 8%. The park is a paradise for hikers and cyclists. Bird watchers with binoculars can get a glimpse of the rare osprey and the sea eagle, Germany's h..