Field Trips to the Autumn Crane Stopover: “We Listen to Nature Awaken”

9/29/26 to 10/13/26 in Altenpleen

Cranes in the Morning // © Karsten Peter

The next dates:

  • Tuesday, Sep 29, 202606:00 - 08:00 clock
  • Friday, Oct 2, 202606:00 - 08:00 clock
  • Tuesday, Oct 6, 202606:30 - 08:30 clock
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Guided Tours & Tours, Nature

NABU KRANICHWELTEN Nature Center—Field trip to observe the cranes' morning departure from their roost on the Werder Islands

During the most beautiful time of year on the Vorpommern Bodden Coast—the cranes’ fall migration—not only do thousands of cranes gather, but also thousands of enthusiastic nature lovers come for “crane watching.” We aim to meet the ever-growing interest in expert-led excursions with our offerings.

For the excursions, we recommend warm, weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes.

Excursion to observe the cranes’ morning departure from their roost on the Werder Islands to their feeding grounds, led by a crane ranger; observation site: platform near Bisdorf.

Duration: approx. 2 hours

Dates:

  • Tuesday, September 29, Start: 6:00 a.m.
  • Friday, October 2, start: 6:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, October 6, start: 6:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, October 13, Start: 6:30 a.m.

Meeting point: NABU KRANICHWELTEN Nature Center
Fee: €10.00 (children up to age 14: €5.00), max. 20 participants
Registration: 038323-80540 or directly at the NABU Adventure Center

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Prices

5.00 € to 10.00 €

Event dates
  • Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 06:00 - 08:00 clock
  • Friday, Oct 2, 2026 06:00 - 08:00 clock
  • Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 06:30 - 08:30 clock
  • Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 06:30 - 08:30 clock
Event Location

International NABU Experience Center KRANICHWELTEN

Str. des Friedens 21 C
18445 Altenpleen


info@kraniche.de
+49 38323 80540
Contact the organiser

International NABU Experience Center KRANICHWELTEN

Str. des Friedens 21 C
18445 Altenpleen


info@kraniche.de
+49 38323 80540

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