Villas in Verchen
Verchen suits families wanting a quiet base on the Kummerower See, beside a medieval convent church and a little ferry over the Peene. Homes here sleep four to seven, with two or three bedrooms. Eating out is very limited and public transport is slow, so you will rely on a car.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £343
About Verchen
Verchen is a village of under 400 people, barely above sea level, on the northern shore of the Kummerower See, the eighth-largest lake in Germany. Its centre is the brick church of a Benedictine nunnery that moved here in the 13th century; a fire in the 16th century destroyed most of the convent buildings, but the church still stands and keeps medieval stained glass. A small ferry crosses the Peene to a riverside restaurant at Aalbude, and the village has a café, the Café im Brauhaus. The homes are close together in the village and most come with a garden, though check each listing. The wooded hills of the Mecklenburg Switzerland lie north-west of the lake.
Is Verchen right for you?
- Best for
- Families and walkers wanting lake water and quiet
- Not for you if
- You want restaurants, shops and nightlife on foot from the door.
Near Verchen
Sommersdorf beach
A broad sandy beach on the west shore of the Kummerower See, with shallow water, bathing bays, a kiosk, a playground and a dog beach.
Dargun
Dargun's monastery and palace complex, with its palace park and museum, makes an easy half-day out from the lake.
Schloss Kummerow
A baroque palace right on the shore of the Kummerower See, the same lake Verchen sits on.
Getting to Verchen
By car, Verchen is a little under an hour from Greifswald. Public transport is slow: buses run via Demmin, where you change to the local line 323, and take around two hours from Greifswald. A car is close to essential for shopping and days out.
When to go to Verchen
The Aalbude ferry runs every 15 minutes from spring until the start of November, and summer is the time for swimming at Sommersdorf. In the colder months, check that the café and riverside restaurant are open before planning meals around them.
Villas in Verchen
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Verchen
Verchen, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Germany
4
2
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+6 more
from£55
per night
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Verchen
Verchen, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Germany
4
1
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+6 more
from£49
per night
3-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Verchen
Verchen, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Germany
7
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£157
per night
3-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Verchen
Verchen, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Germany
7
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£157
per night
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Verchen
Verchen, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Germany
4
2
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+6 more
from£50
per night
3-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Verchen
Verchen, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Germany
7
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£177
per nightVerchen villa holidays: questions answered
Is there a beach near Verchen?
There is. Sommersdorf beach, on the west shore of the Kummerower See, is broad and sandy, with shallow water, a playground, toilets and a dog beach. A small stream runs across the sand, which children love for building castles and moats.
What is the church in Verchen?
It is the former church of St Mary's convent, an early Gothic brick building where Benedictine nuns lived for about 300 years. Three of its medieval stained-glass windows survive, among the oldest in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and visitors can join midday or evening prayers.
How big is the Kummerower See at Verchen?
Large. The lake is about 11 km long and on average about 4 km wide, the biggest in Western Pomerania and eighth-largest in Germany. Excursion boats run on it, and a 2.8 km nature trail leads from Verchen to Gravelotte harbour.
Is Verchen good for families?
Yes, if you want quiet. Homes here sleep four to seven, most with gardens, the lake and a sandy beach are close, and the little Peene ferry to the Aalbude restaurant is an outing in itself. Teenagers wanting nightlife will be bored.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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