Müritz National Park
Federow, Germany
Lakes, bogs and beech forest east of the Müritz, with ospreys nesting in summer. Walk or cycle from the Federow information point; cars are restricted inside the park.
Müritz National Park covers around 320 km² in two parts: the Müritz section south-east of Waren, and the Serrahn section near Neustrelitz, whose ancient beech forests have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. It was founded in 1990, and about 100 lakes lie within it. The park is known for white-tailed eagles and ospreys, as well as cranes, which pass through around October. The national park information centre at Federow is open from Easter to October, with guided tours, bicycle hire and a webcam on an osprey nest.
You can explore the park on around 650 km of cycling and walking routes, for example the 21 km cycle loop around the Specker Seen. Park only in public car parks or those designated by the park, as some tracks between Boek, Krienke, Speck and Zartwitz are closed to general traffic. Stay on marked paths, because about 10% of the area is contaminated with munitions. Wild camping is prohibited; campsites can be found in the Müritz section and in the villages around it.
- Nearest town
- Federow, Germany
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 53.4800, 12.7450
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Campsites nearby
- EcktannenMotorhome stopover6 km from Müritz National Park · 17 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campingplatz EcktannenCampsite6 km from Müritz National ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Stellplatz zwischen den SeenMotorhome stopover8 km from Müritz National ParkCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- NitschowCampsite10 km from Müritz National ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- HirschbergCampsite10 km from Müritz National ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- C15 Bolter UferCampsite12 km from Müritz National ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Müritz National Park?
Müritz National Park is in Federow, Germany, at GPS 53.4800, 12.7450. It is about 6 km from Waren (Müritz).
Can you camp near Müritz National Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Nationalparkhaus - Federow, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 58 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Müritz National Park?
Müritz National Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mecklenburg Lake District by motorhome.
What is there to see near Müritz National Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Rheinsberg Palace (44 km), Eldena Abbey ruins (82 km), Schwerin Castle (89 km) and Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum (100 km).
When is the best time to visit Müritz National Park?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)