Plau am See: Plauer See
Plauer See is best known within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for being one of the state’s largest lakes. Covering about 39 square kilometres, it forms part of the Mecklenburg Lake District, a broad mosaic of interconnected lakes, canals and woodland. The River Elde passes through the lake, linking it with the Müritz–Elde Waterway and giving the area a long-standing role in regional boating. On its western shore, Plau am See retains a historic centre; the tower of its former castle is a local landmark. Reed-fringed shores, wooded stretches and small waterside settlements shape the lake’s quieter character beyond the town.
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Plau am See combines a compact medieval centre with the open expanse of Plauer See in a way that reflects its position on the waterways of the Mecklenburg Lake District. The town stands where the Elde flows from the lake, on the Müritz-Elde Waterway, a route long used by both commercial and leisure boats. Remnants of the old town wall, the tower of Plau Castle and the red-brick St. Mary’s Church recall its historic role as a fortified settlement. The 1916 lift bridge remains a distinctive landmark beside the water. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Plau am See and the Mecklenburg Lake District.
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is best known within Germany for its Baltic Sea coastline, including the islands of Rügen and Usedom. Its northern edge meets the Baltic, while the interior is marked by lakes, lowland forests and farmland; Lake Müritz is Germany’s largest lake lying entirely within the country. The white chalk cliffs of Jasmund National Park on Rügen are among the state’s defining coastal formations. Stralsund and Wismar retain historic Hanseatic town centres, both inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Ports, seaside resorts and lake districts give the region a distinctly northern character. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of northeastern Germany connects regionally.
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Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.
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