Chorin

Chorin (German pronunciation: [ˈkoːʁɪn]) is a municipality in the district of Barnim in Brandenburg, Germany. It is most famous for its cloister and for being situated within the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve. It is famous for its medieval Brick Gothic Chorin Abbey and the Choriner Musiksommer music festival held there.

Chorin
Municipality
Brick Gothic Chorin Abbey
Location of Chorin within Barnim district
Chorin
Chorin
Coordinates: 52°54′N 13°52′E
CountryGermany
StateBrandenburg
DistrictBarnim
Municipal assoc.Britz-Chorin-Oderberg
Subdivisions7 Ortsteile
Government
  Mayor (201924) Martin Horst (CDU)
Area
  Total121.62 km2 (46.96 sq mi)
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
  Total2,342
  Density19/km2 (50/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
16230
Dialling codes033366
Vehicle registrationBAR
Websitewww.britz-chorin.de
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