Trespassing Into History

The abandoned manor house, located in the Mecklenburg Lake District region, looks back on over 650 years of history. The origins of the estate can be traced back to at least 1372. For centuries, the estate was owned by a large Mecklenburg noble family who held extensive land in the region. The estate remained in their hands until 1877, when it was sold to a Silesian-Mecklenburg family, who continued to run it until it was expropriated as part of the land reform in 1945.

The present manor house was built on the foundations of an older predecessor building. It was probably built at the end of the 17th century and is a typical example of Mecklenburg manor house construction from this period. Architecturally, it is a two-storey, plastered building in a U-shape... (more)

GALLERY RE-EDIT!

Abandoned since 2012, this amusement park in northern Europe is only but a shadow of its former self.

Sommerland Syd was an amusement park located near Tinglev in southern Jutland, Denmark. It opened its gates to the public in 1986 and quickly became a popular destination for families in the region. With its wide range of activities, playgrounds, and water attractions, the park offered a mix of relaxation and excitement in a natural, green setting.

The concept of "Sommerland" parks was particularly popular in Scandinavia during the 1980s and 1990s....(more)

The second place we visited on our “interim tour” to bridge the time until our summer vacation in 2020 was the remains of a small hotel. Right next door was another hotel that I had visited a few years earlier, but it was in such a desolate condition that it was hardly worth taking photos. So we concentrated on the small hotel next door.

The site was open and not fenced off; we just had to fight our way through some undergrowth to get to the buildings.

The buildings were in terrible condition.  There was hardly any furniture left, there was a lot of graffiti and trash in the outdoor areas, and most of the windows and doors were destroyed.....(more)