Summer Camp : but better and all year

summer camp group Germany For Kids Schloss LeizenThe summer camp experience is a highly valuable part of many young people’s formative years and there are many amazing camps throughout the world delivering quality programs and care. Here at Germany For Kids we deliver every aspect of a summer camp to the highest level possible and all year! Continue reading Summer Camp : but better and all year

Cycling adventures at Germany For Kids

Segregated Bike Path Germany For Kids Schloss Leizen
The segregated bike path from Germany For Kids to the next village.

Kids love bike-riding and the area immediately surrounding Schloss Leizen could not be better suited to cycling. Germany is famous for it’s segregated bike paths, allowing cyclists of all ages and abilities to travel to work or cycle for leisure along car-free routes that are sometimes more direct than roads themselves. Continue reading Cycling adventures at Germany For Kids

Schloss Leizen. The History of Germany For Kids’ home

 

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Schloss Leizen today

We’ve learned a lot about the fascinating history of Germany For Kids’ location, so we thought we’d share it with you here.

Schloss Leizen as we see it today was built 119 years ago in 1898 however the site has been the seat of noble families for many centuries.

 

 

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Western Europe’s largest bear sanctuary : our neighbours

Baerenwald Muritz Germany For KidsYou can see from our logo and website that we love bears! So when we chose Schloss Leizen as  the best possible location for Germany For Kids we were delighted to discover that nearby is this amazing bear sanctuary doing great work for these beautiful creatures. Continue reading Western Europe’s largest bear sanctuary : our neighbours

Our Forest : animals and activities

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Young Guests on a Nature Treasure Hunt in our forest

The home of Germany For Kids, Schloss Leizen sits in 50,000 square metres of forest and parklands. Our forest has two parts; the 300 year old  trees of various species that form part of the original landscaping of the house grounds and  Continue reading Our Forest : animals and activities

The local girl who became Queen of England

Allan Ramsay - Queen Charlotte (Royal Collection)
Queen Sophie Charlotte of Mecklenburg Strelitz
The region around Schloss Leizen is famous for its history of nobles; dukes, duchesses, princes and princesses. In fact there are over 2000 castles, stately homes and manor houses in Mecklenburg Vorpommern, of which our home, Schloss Leizen is one. In one such palace, only 17 miles from Germany For Kids, a girl was born and raised, who went on to become the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. Continue reading The local girl who became Queen of England

The land of lakes

Our local swimming lake has excellent water quality
Our local swimming lake has excellent water quality

One of the reasons we chose Schloss Leizen for Germany For Kids was its beautiful location in the “Mecklenburgische Seenplatte” or Mecklenburg Lake District, sometimes known as the land of 1000 lakes.

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A Brief History of our region

Hanseatic Architecture Stralsund Germany For Kids Schloss Leizen
Hanseatic Architecture Stralsund

It is impossible to ignore the rich history surrounding Schloss Leizen, all around us are reminders of the region’s past. British Queens to the Ice Age there is always something to engage young peoples minds with the past as we venture out on trips, bike rides and hikes. Continue reading A Brief History of our region