A nature-experience center on Lake Müritz in Waren, home to Germany's largest native freshwater aquarium landscape.
The Müritzeum sits on the lakeside promenade in Waren, the gateway town to Müritz National Park and Germany's largest inland lake. Its centerpiece is the country's largest native freshwater aquarium landscape, presenting the fish and underwater ecosystems of the Müritz and the surrounding lake district across a series of large tanks. A distinctive 'beaver pond' walk-through tunnel lets visitors pass beneath the water level of a re-created beaver habitat, while additional exhibits cover the geology and wildlife of Müritz National Park's forests and wetlands, including its notable population of white-tailed eagles and ospreys. A full visit takes 2-2.5 hours, and weekday mornings outside the peak summer holiday weeks are noticeably quieter than weekend afternoons, when the aquarium draws family day-trippers from across the lake district. The museum sits a 10-minute walk from Waren's train station along the lakeside promenade, making it an easy stop for visitors arriving by regional train.
| Admission | €15 (~$16.20) adult; €7.50 (~$8.10) child (4-16); €37.50 (~$40.50) family |
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Highlights
- Germany's largest native freshwater aquarium landscape
- Walk-through tunnel beneath a re-created beaver pond habitat
- Exhibits on Müritz National Park's forests, wetlands, and birdlife
- Located directly on Waren's Lake Müritz promenade
- A 10-minute walk from Waren (Müritz) train station
Tips for visiting
- Visit on a weekday morning outside peak summer holiday weeks for smaller crowds
- Budget 2-2.5 hours for the full exhibition
- Combine with a walk along the Waren lakeside promenade
- Check for seasonal exhibits on the national park's birdlife
- Arrives easily by regional train, a 10-minute walk from Waren station
When to visit
Weekday mornings outside peak summer holiday weeks for the smallest crowds.
Accessibility
The building and beaver-pond tunnel are wheelchair accessible with level or ramped access throughout.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit to the Müritzeum take?
About 2-2.5 hours for the full aquarium and national park exhibits.
What is the beaver pond tunnel?
A walk-through tunnel that lets visitors pass beneath the water level of a re-created beaver habitat.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes, the aquarium and interactive exhibits are popular with families, and a family ticket is available.