It was a hotspot for witch trials in the 17th century and was the meeting point of the western allied and Russian forces in 1945. We didn’t last long outside, however, finding ourselves slightly spooked by being the only souls around in the middle of this vast woodland area. Bewitched in the woodsThe next day, we drove 83km to the western side of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, to visit the “Old Castle” in Penzlin. The spooky Alte Burg witch museum in Penzlin. It seems that, through its well-researched and presented tours, this Witch Museum has found a successful way to balance out the darkness of its history with an element of fun.

Source: The Local December 13, 2019 14:03 UTC