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Neo-Gothic hall church from 1854 with a fieldstone base built on the site of several previous buildings. Square west tower

First mentioned as a castle at the end of the 12th century, Penkun Castle is today one of the last remaining castles of the Pomeranian Dukes. The castle association runs a border and customs museum in the former administrator's house, and there is a small exhibition on the judicial system in Pomerania in the castle cellar.

A bathing beach at the Schlosssee in Penkun. Unfortunately, the sandy beach is now overgrown with grass and weeds. There is also a small beach volleyball court.

Nice beach on the lake in Penkun.

The first mention of the church dates back to 1261. The church was destroyed by fire seven times, the last one in 1854. The current church was built in the years 1858-1862. The organ was installed in 1863. Neo-Gothic church. The main altar and the altar cross were made in 1962 by the painter Lothar Mannewitz from Rostock. The single-manual organ in the gallery was made by the Szczecin organ builder Barnim Grüneberg. In 1917 the front pipes were requisitioned for war purposes. They were restored in 1959

Picturesquely situated on the castle hill, the residence in Penkun dominates the city. In addition to the castle dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, the entire complex of buildings includes relics of a medieval stronghold, a gatehouse from 1486, a gate from 1614, the manager's house from the 18th century and a farm building built in the 19th century.

A perfectly built bike path is a measure of economic development, then there might even be a coffee in Penkun. The mayor should think about that!

With 1773 inhabitants (2021), Penkun is the smallest town in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and was first mentioned in 1240.