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05 July 2018 / 22 Comments

Templin in Germany - among cowboys and Indians

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We hung out with cowboys and Indians in Templin, Germany. Really fun actually! We also have to say that Germany is extremely good at motorhome parking, and Templin is no exception. There are two large sites here: one that is completely free and one that you pay for and which also has very good service.

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From Bad Segeberg to Templin

The German town of Templin is about seven kilometres north of Berlin, and we drove here after our visit to the bat caves in the Bad Segeberg. Attentive readers may think we're going back and forth and not quite logical, and there may be some truth to that. We booked the ferry tickets a long time ago, and after that we got tips on destinations we didn't want to miss. From now on, we will drive a little straighter, we think!

Från Bad Segeberg till Templin
From Bad Segeberg to Templin. Does anyone know how to show routes from Google Maps without showing roadworks???

Templin

Located in the federal state of Brandenburg, Templin has a history dating back to at least the 13th century. It is also the hometown of Chancellor Angela Merkel, and throughout history it has seen hard times with fires, plagues, sieges and bombings.

After the 30-year war, when Templin was besieged by Danish troops, only 30 (!) of the town's original 413 families remained. But the town recovered and, after World War II, became a popular tourist destination.

Templin Tyskland
Entering Templin

Perhaps it was all the surrounding lakes, combined with the city's well-preserved 1735-metre-long and up to 7-metre-high ring wall, that attracted tourists. Three old city gates and the city's oldest building, St George's Chapel from the 14th century with St George and the dragon, which we recognise from old fairy tales. The discovery of a health spring led to the creation of the Natur Therme Templin spa, and today there is also a Wild West-themed adventure park.

Templin väggmålningar
Several house walls have fine murals (this one shows the city in 1870).

El Dorado - among cowboys and Indians

In Templin is the western town (Die westernstadt) El Dorado. You should definitely go here if you're travelling with children - or maybe even if you're travelling without children and just want a bit of a western feel! We spent some lovely hours here watching a Western show and eating a cowboy lunch. If you want, you can also engage in various activities, such as panning for gold, shooting a bow and arrow, or riding a mock bull.

Helena i västern-staden El Dorado
Helena in the western town of El Dorado
Indiantält i El Dorado
Wow, this is where the Indians live! Perhaps?
Mandan i El Dorado
However, the Mandans (a North American Indian people) lived in dwellings such as these
Indianbostad i El Dorado
Cool and cosy inside in the oppressive heat!

Show in El Dorado

Suddenly, the central street of El Dorado becomes a show. The prisoners are driven in carts to work, but overpower the rulers and escape in carts at full speed. The bank is robbed, the gunshots are loud and the smoke is thick. The actors perform skilful stunts by swinging on and off the horses at full speed, throwing themselves around the wagons and rooftops.

El Dorado Templin
Wait, wait, wait! It's happening! Suddenly the street of El Dorado becomes a stage.
Stunt i El Dorado
The actors swing, this way and that ...

Cowboy lunch

We had a cowboy lunch with a big strong one each and a chilli con carne with beans and nachos. Usually when we travel by campervan we eat a simple lunch in the campervan, so eating out always feels luxurious!

En stor stark i El Dorado
Peter with a beer in the saloon
Cowboymat El Dorado
Cowboy lunch!

Two pitches in Templin

One of the best things about Germany is all the great sites, and Templin is definitely no exception. There are two good sites here: one that's completely free and has some services, and one that's really modern and fresh that you pay for. Take your pick!

We stayed at the free parking lot, which is called Wohnmobil Rastplatz Templin and is very close to the centre. You can empty your rubbish and toilets here and you can also fill up drinking water in a vending machine (for one euro you can fill up 50-80 litres of water).

Ställplats Templin
Motorhome rest area Templin

We also went to check out the second site, which is located at the Natur Therme Templin bathing centre. It is very nice and modern. Motorhomes are parked in four circles and there are ultra-modern service buildings and small "service stations" where you can empty your toilet box.

The price is basically €12 per night, but then you pay extra for things like electricity, water and showers. There's a swimming pool right next door, with everything from water parks for families to various spa treatments. 

Ställplats vid Natur Therme Templin
RV park at Natur Therme Templin
Here you can empty the motorhome toilet!

See more in Germany

Of course, if you're travelling around Germany, you should take the opportunity to see more. Here are suggestions for some nearby places worth visiting:

All our top tips about Germany. Click on the image!

Facts about Templin in Germany

  • Country: Germany
  • Language: German (some also speak English)
  • Currency: Euro
  • Price mode: A bit cheaper than Sweden
  • Residents: Templin ca 16 000 (2017)
  • Time difference: None
  • Emergency number: 112
  • Religion: Christianity
  • El: Like Sweden
  • Water: Drinking beard
  • Tourist OfficeHistoric Town Hall Am Markt 19

Journey to Templin in Germany

  • Flights from Arlanda to Berlin in 1 hour 35 minutes direct.
  • Train from Berlin to Templin takes about 1 h 30 min.
  • Bus from Berlin to Templin takes about 1 h 20 min.
  • Bil or car hire from Berlin to Templin via L21 takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes and is 76.3 km.
  • Bil or hire a car from Hamburg and drive via the A24, it takes about 23 hours and is 283 km.

Facts about El Dorado in Templin

  • Location: The theme park is located at Am Röddelinsee 1. If you drive via B109 and Dorfstrasse, it takes about 7 minutes and is 4.7 km from the centre of Templin.
  • Opening hours: Open all year round.
  • Prices: Adults pay €14 and children up to 14 years old pay €12 (2018).
  • More info: Read more at the park's website.

Facts about Naturtherme in Templin

  • Location: The bath and spa centre is located at Dargersdorfer Str. 121 in Templin.
  • Opening hours: Open every day 09.00-21-00 (2018), there is also a restaurant.
  • Prices: Current opening hours and prices can be found at website of the baths.

Food and drink

  • Restaurant Hellas at Obere Mühlenstrasse 10A serves Greek food.
  • Restaurant Grünling at Pestalozzistrasse 20 serves German food.
  • El Dorado at Am Röddelinsee 1 serves international cuisine and we were very pleased.
  • Lidl is located at Prokopiusstrasse 6 in the city centre if you need to shop for food when you come to Templin.

Accommodation in Templin, Germany

  • Holiday apartment Templin at Schinkelstrasse 12 is a four-star hotel in the centre of the city.
  • Hotel Garni "to Eichwerder" at Werderstrasse 38 is also a four-star bed & breakfast in the centre of the city.
  • Guesthouse Occupies GbR at Prenzlauer Allee 22 is a 4-star bed and breakfast near the city centre.

Pitches and campsites

  • Motorhome rest area Templin on Alte Knehdener Strasse with chemical, water and toilet emptying.
  • Motorhome campsite at the Natur Therme Templin. at 121, Dargersdorfer Str. The site is located just outside the bath and spa complex and has 47 pitches for motorhomes. 12 Euro per night excluding shower, electricity and water.
  • Camping on Fährsee at Fährkrug 1B where you are next to the lake for new discoveries. Drive via the B109 and it takes 5 minutes and is 4.1 km to Templin city.
  • Here you can find more campsites and pitches in Germany.

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  1. Ama de casa says:

    The cowboy lunch looked a little... Mexican? Nachos?

    It's nice to have a little entertainment 😀.

    05 July 2018 - 9:07

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  2. Our Vantastic Travels says:

    Saw that my post under bats was not included! Bad luck!
    But cowboys are always fun for children, but I think as an adult we refrain, but otherwise we like to visit Templin.

    05 July 2018 - 10:42

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  3. Maria / Magnolia Magis says:

    Wow what a nice mural! That's what I like.
    El Dorado seems very similar to our High Chaparall in Småland or? Have a continued good trip! We like crooked trips! Then it is usually the best and most surprises. If you do not count fines for driving in the wrong country... ;D

    05 July 2018 - 13:14

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  4. Lennart says:

    YES
    Germany is really good at car parks.

    05 July 2018 - 16:37

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  5. Daniel@finallylost says:

    What a cool place. There is so much to see. We use Google my Maps and plot the route there. ?

    05 July 2018 - 18:54

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  6. Travel Linda says:

    So true about pitches. They are everywhere and in all price ranges!

    05 July 2018 - 20:07

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  7. BP says:

    I have never heard of Templin either. Great fun that the Germans invest in caravan and camping sites that are also free or incredibly cheap. I think it's because there are so many motorhome owners in this country. Oh service, order and order are key words for Germans;-)

    05 July 2018 - 20:57

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      Helena says:

      The Germans are the forerunners when it comes to pitches. Extremely popular to travel with a motorhome here! It will also be very easy to come as a motorhome tourist!

      10 July 2018 - 7:52

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