Nudow

Nestled along the Nuthe river, the quaint village of Nudow beckons. This charming Brandenburg village, first documented in 1359, holds a rich history waiting to be unearthed. Nudow’s very name, meaning “settlement on the Nuthe,” whispers of its Slavic origins. Nudow became part of the Nuthetal municipality in 2003. But its story stretches back much further. Imagine Nudow in the 14th century, responsible, along with eight other villages, for supplying the garrison at Saarmund Castle. The village, a mere 17 Hufen in size (a Hufe is an old measurement of land), supported a Krug (an inn or tavern), a Lehnschulze (a hereditary magistrate), and ten Kätters (small farms). Nudow even had its own church, as evidenced by the two tax-free Hufen allotted to the pastor. Over the centuries, Nudow changed hands, passing from the Mukum family to the von Schlabrendorfs, then to the von Schwerins, and finally to the Brandenburg elector in 1649. Each family left their mark, shaping Nudow into the village we see today. Nudow’s church, built in 1733-1734 under the patronage of King Friedrich Wilhelm I, stands as a testament to the village’s enduring spirit. Known as a Kronkirche (Crown Church) due to the royal insignia adorning its tower, it is a unique landmark in Brandenburg. The church’s simple rectangular shape, surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped gallery, offers a peaceful sanctuary. As you explore Nudow, don’t miss the cemetery. There, embedded in the wall, lies the tombstone of Barbara von Thümen, a poignant reminder of lives lived centuries ago. For a glimpse into Nudow’s more recent past, visit the small museum housed in the former fire station. Open on summer weekends, it displays fascinating artifacts from the village’s modern history. Nudow has even graced the silver screen. The village’s iconic Bockwindmühle (post mill), later converted to a motor-powered mill, served as a filming location for the German youth film “Bibi & Tina”. And the former gravel pits, now tranquil fishing and swimming spots, were featured in the Netflix series “Dark”. Today, Nudow retains its village charm, with residents selling homegrown produce and flowers from tables in their front gardens. The “Storchenhof,” a farm that miraculously survived the Thirty Years’ War, stands as a symbol of Nudow’s resilience. Nudow, a village with a captivating past, continues to thrive, inviting you to discover its hidden treasures.