popular destination for day-trippers from Berlin to enjoy the many glacial lakes and extended forests. There is no discothèque in Templin, the closest is in Milmersdorf. The town square with the old town hall building is surrounded by an active downtown. There are many shops and restaurants in the area and an outdoor market every week. Many neighbouring municipalities like Milmersdorf and several other villages rely on Templin for many services. There is an old powder tower in the town wall known as the Pulverturm. Twin towns Bad Lippspringe, Germany Połczyn-Zdrój, Poland Notable people Friederike Krüger, (1789-1848), Prussian soldier, died at Templin. Walter Ulbricht, politician (SED), (1893-1973), head of East German state 1960–1973, died at Groß Dölln. Herlind Kasner, (1928-2019), mother of Angela Merkel, born in Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland), died at Templin. Angela Winkler, actress, born 1944 at Templin. Manfred Kokot, (born 1948), Olympic athlete. Angela Merkel, (born 1954), politician (CDU), German chancellor from 2005 to 2021 grew up from 1957 in Templin. Christa Wiese (born 1967), athlete. See also Lübbesee References External links Localities in Uckermark (district)