Müritz National Park: planning guide
Lake country of Mecklenburg with pine woods, misty meres, and crane migration routes.
Müritz National Park is in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The nearest town is Neustrelitz — roughly 15.4 km (9.6 mi) out, about 26 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: June through September. Shoulder season: May and early October.
Late autumn through early spring is cold and wet, with limited hut service and short daylight.
Mountain weather turns quickly and marked routes can stay snow-covered well into June.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Neustrelitz | 15.4 km (9.6 mi) | 26 min |
| Waren | 17.4 km (10.8 mi) | 29 min |
| Malchow | 29.5 km (18.4 mi) | 44 min |
| Neubrandenburg | 32.3 km (20.1 mi) | 47 min |
| Malchin | 38 km (23.6 mi) | 53 min |
| Plau am See | 39.5 km (24.5 mi) | 54 min |
| Teterow | 45.3 km (28.2 mi) | 1 hr |
| Demmin | 57.7 km (35.9 mi) | 1 hr 14 min |
Where Müritz National Park sits
Official Müritz National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Müritz National Park
Müritz National Park sits close enough to Lower Oder Valley National Park, Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park, Jasmund National Park, and Harz National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Oder Valley National Park | 104 km (64.7 mi) | 1 hr 59 min |
| Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park | 111 km (69.1 mi) | 2 hr 5 min |
| Jasmund National Park | 138 km (85.8 mi) | 2 hr 29 min |
| Harz National Park | 235 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min |
Parks close by
- Lower Oder Valley National Park
Floodplain wilderness along the Oder on the Polish border — wet meadows and river birds.
- Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
Baltic lagoons (Bodden), dunes, and coastal woods in Western Pomerania.
- Jasmund National Park
White chalk cliffs and beech forest on Rügen — the smallest German national park and UNESCO coast.
- Harz National Park
The highest peaks of northern Germany, with spruce forests, bogs, and Brocken summit weather.
Common questions
Where is Müritz National Park?
Müritz National Park sits in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Neustrelitz, about 15.4 km (9.6 mi) away — roughly 26 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Müritz National Park?
Generally June through September, with May and early October quieter on either side.