Homecoming after 37 years: Prenzlauer celebrates reunion in the heart of the Uckermark

Homecoming after 37 years: Prenzlauer celebrates reunion in the heart of the Uckermark

A visit to the city festival in Prenzlau brought Andrea Randweg back to her roots. The native of Prenzlau, who moved with her parents from Prenzlau to near Stuttgart 37 years ago at the request and with the approval of an application to leave the country, felt as if she had been transported to another time. Even though she is now deeply rooted in Swabia, the Uckermark remains an inseparable part of her life. “Home is and remains an important part of my life,” she says as she strolls through the city with her husband Thorsten and their daughter Charlyn.[SVZ]

Torsten Randweg, who always lets his wife immerse himself in the feeling of home in Prenzlau, is enthusiastic about the Sandman mascot and asks for a souvenir photo. Every year the family spends their vacation at Camp Solaris on the picturesque Unteruckersee. “We don’t go anywhere else anymore,” says Thorsten with conviction, emphasizing the good mood of the people in Prenzlau.

A class reunion with memories

Another highlight for Andrea was the invitation to a class reunion after 40 years. The former classmates from the Pestalozzi School, who survived the difficult years after reunification and the move, always come back together. The last time the 1971 high school graduate class 12/2 met was on June 12th to celebrate the get-together with a focus on the European Football Championship.[Northern Courier]

A total of 15 former schoolmates came together to exchange memories of the old Pushkin School. The atmosphere was one of nostalgia, especially when the six deceased classmates were remembered. With a tasty lunch in the “Kleine Heide” forest restaurant and a subsequent city tour through Prenzlau, which was mentioned in a document in 1188, the day became a homage to one’s own past.

A look into the past and the Uckermark today

The Uckermark itself has an impressive history. This region in northeast Germany is characterized by its diverse landscape with many lakes and is valued as one of the oldest settlement areas in Brandenburg. Originally, the Uckermark was a disputed area between Pomerania and Brandenburg, which only fell under Brandenburg rule in 1250 through the Treaty of Landin. Today it is known as the structurally weakest region in Germany, but offers a unique culture and many large protected areas for tourists.[Wikipedia]

The population of Prenzlau, the traditional capital of the Uckermark, is currently around 20,000. Historical sights such as the well-restored city wall characterize the cityscape and attract visitors. Despite its sparse population, the Uckermark has a lot to offer, be it in agriculture, wind power or the food industry. The down-to-earth cuisine and the warm people give the region its special charm.

These memories and the deep connection to the Uckermark show once again that home is more than just a geographical place - it is the feeling that accompanies you throughout your life.