Museum Festung Dömitz: A Renaissance Fortress
Explore a remarkably preserved 16th-century lowland fortress on the Elbe, showcasing Renaissance military architecture and regional history in Dömitz.
Explore the well-preserved Festung Dömitz, a 16th-century lowland fortress on the Elbe River in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This pentagonal Renaissance fortress features brick walls, bastions, and a museum showcasing the region's history.
A brief summary to Museum Festung Dömitz
- An d. Festung, Dömitz, 19303, DE
- +493875822401
- Visit website
- Wednesday 11 am-3 pm
- Thursday 11 am-3 pm
- Friday 11 am-3 pm
- Saturday 11 am-3 pm
- Sunday 11 am-3 pm
Local tips
- Explore the fortress grounds to see the impressive bastions and casemates, offering a glimpse into the fortress's defensive design.
- Visit the museum to learn about the fortress's history, the town of Dömitz, and the region's cultural heritage.
- Check out the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Elbe River Landscape information center to discover the unique ecosystem of the Elbe Valley.
Getting There
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Walking
From the Dömitz Rathaus (town hall), walk south along Rathausplatz, then turn left onto Am Wall. Continue along Am Wall, following signs for the Festung Dömitz. The fortress entrance will be on your right. The walk is approximately 500m and should take about 5-10 minutes. There are no costs associated with walking to the fortress.
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Public Transport
Take bus line 58 or Rufbus 812 from Ludwigslust train station to Dömitz. Get off at the Dömitz, Festung stop. From there, walk north along the road, turning left onto Am Wall. The fortress entrance will be on your right. A single bus fare from Ludwigslust to Dömitz costs approximately €4-€6.
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Driving
Due to road closures on the B195 in Dömitz until the end of 2025, follow the detour via L04 (Hohe Brücke Dömitz). From the L04, follow signs to Dömitz. Once in Dömitz, follow signs to Festung Dömitz. Free parking is available in front of the fortress. Note: Road closures may add to travel time.
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