Ukranenland Museum
Living-history museum recreating medieval Slavic village
Ukranenland near Torgelow is an open‑air museum recreating a Slavic (Ukrani) settlement with wooden houses, workshops and a defensive palisade. Visitors watch craft demonstrations, try hands‑on medieval activities, and tour seasonal events about early medieval life.
Ukranenland at a Glance#
Address: Ukranenland, Am Burgwall 4, 17358 Torgelow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Website: https://www.ukranenland.de/
Hours: Seasonal - typically Mar-Oct daily 10:00am-5:00pm; reduced hours in winter. Check website for exact dates.
Admission: Adults ~€8; children and senior concessions available (check website for current prices).
About Ukranenland#
Ukranenland is an open-air museum located in Torgelow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, that interprets the material culture and settlement of the early medieval Slavic tribe known as the Ukrani. It focuses on reconstructed buildings, crafts and interactive displays rather than a single historic building.
The museum was created to present and interpret the medieval history of the Ukrani and the Slavic settlement of the Uckermark region. It developed as a regional cultural and educational project with a focus on experimental archaeology and living-history programming.
The site sits in the town of Torgelow in northeastern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, in the Uecker River area of Germany’s historic Uckermark region.
- Living-history events: Regular living-history events include craft demonstrations, archaeological displays and seasonal markets aimed at families and school groups.
- Family-friendly: Hands-on reconstructions and short interpretive trails make the site accessible and suitable for children and families.
What to See#
- Reconstructed Slavic village: An open-air archaeological and living-history site that reconstructs early medieval Slavic settlement and material culture associated with the local Ukrani tribe.
- Fortified enclosure: A defensive palisade and earthwork area used for demonstrations of fortification and craft activities during public events.
- Museum and exhibition area: An indoor exhibition and visitor area that presents finds, displays about local medieval history, and changing temporary exhibits.
How to Get to Ukranenland#
Ukranenland is about 15-20 minutes’ drive from the town of Torgelow. The nearest major rail links are in Pasewalk and Anklam; from there rent a car or use regional buses. Parking is available on-site during visiting season.
Tips for Visiting Ukranenland#
- Buy tickets online in advance during summer weekends - the reconstructed Slavic village can fill up.
- Watch the timed demonstrations (blacksmithing, bread-baking) - they're short, practical and often missed by people who only stroll the exhibits.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Ueckermünde or a drive along the Peene river - the region's lowlands reward slow travel.
Best Time to Visit Ukranenland#
Best visited in late spring through early autumn when the open-air reconstructions and events are active.
Weather & Climate near Ukranenland#
Ukranenland's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (516 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 2° | -5° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 27 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 7° | 4° | 33 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 12° | 5° | 32 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 51 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 20° | 16° | 60 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 22° | 18° | 61 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 47 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 13° | 7° | 38 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 7° | 1° | 39 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 4° | -3° | 38 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |