Mirow suits paddlers and families who want to move between lakes in the Mecklenburg Lake District. It is a town of about 3,900 on the southern shore of Lake Mirow, so expect lake life and a castle island, not nightlife.
Mirow lies on the southern shore of Lake Mirow in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District. The lake links to the Müritz and the Havel by a system of lakes, rivers and canals, and Mirow is known as the canoe capital. A baroque palace, built from 1749 to 1760, stands on Castle Island in the lake, joined by a bridge to Love Island, and there are boat houses on the Mirower See. Homes are spread around the town, mostly for two to four people, all with a garden, and most with a sauna. Do not expect much going on after dark.
Germany's largest lake lying entirely within its borders, about 29 km from north to south, linked to Lake Mirow by lakes, rivers and canals.
The park protects part of the Müritz and nearby forests and wetlands, and the Alte Fahrt canoe route leads into it.
Mirow has a railway station with trains about every two hours, up to six a day, and Neustrelitz has onward connections to Rostock, Stralsund and Berlin. Homes are spread around the town, so a car is the easier option for shopping and trips.
Paddling is the reason most people come, along the waterways that link Lake Mirow to the Müritz and the Havel, so plan for the warmer months. Outside them, check what is open before travelling and expect a quiet town.
Yes, Mirow is known as the canoe capital, and paddlers can follow the Alte Fahrt, a canoe route leading into the Müritz National Park. The town sits on the southern shore of Lake Mirow.
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was born in Mirow. The town's baroque palace, built from 1749 to 1760, stands on Castle Island in the lake, with a bridge across to Love Island.
Mirow has its own station, with trains about every two hours and up to six a day. Onward connections to Rostock, Stralsund and Berlin run from Neustrelitz.
It is: Lake Mirow connects to the Müritz and the Havel through a system of lakes, rivers and canals. The Mirow Canal, part of the Müritz-Havel Waterway, carries water from the Müritz east to the Havel.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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