One of the oldest towns in the state is surrounded by three beautiful lakes and framed by shady forests. Grevesmühlen has a long history; it was mentioned as early as 1226 and for centuries has been a thriving trading centre at the intersection of many well-travelled arterial roads.

Industrious craftsmen and traders at one-time made the town well-known far beyond the borders of the region. Today the cultural heritage is kept alive by its inhabitants with a great deal of love and commitment. The town silhouette is marked by its historic landmarks. Bordered by avenues of lime trees the visitor will find historic places of interest and a modern artistic trail in the streets and the squares of the town. Exhibitions, concerts, sporting events and cheerful town festivals provide a welcome variety.

Numerous restaurants and cafes are an invitation to linger and they regale their guests with regional specialities, Mecklenburg home style cooking, international cuisine, draft beer and exquisite wines.

The delightful countryside surrounding this county town of 11,200 inhabitants draws under its spell those seeking peace and quiet and also active holiday makers. The extensive lakes and the nearby Baltic Sea (12 km) provide untroubled bathing fun in the summer months.

Whether cycling, horse-riding, angling or rambling the green surroundings of Grevesmühlen, with their abundant water features, offer many opportunities for active recreation. In the densely wooded tranquillity of the Everstorf Forest you will find the megaliths, about which legends were woven - mysterious witnesses to early history. Thanks to its central position the county town is an ideal starting point for expeditions into the region and to the nearby a Hanseatic towns.