Kirchdorf
The largest village on the island of Poel, Kirchdorf, is an interesting excursion destination for anyone interested in culture with its local history museum. Here, tourists can learn about the historical development of the island, whose former castle complex fell victim to the 30-year war. Leisure captains can moor their own motorboat on site or take a boat trip on one of the excursion boats.
Timmendorf
The 21-metre-high Lighthouse of Timmendorf is one of the most famous landmarks on the island of Poel and guides ships and boats safely into the fishing port. In the immediate vicinity is a stretch of fine sandy beach with opportunities for swimming, surfing and pedal boating for families, swimmers and water sports enthusiasts.
Black bush
With its direct location by the sea and its white sandy beach, the small village of Schwarzer Busch is the perfect starting point for a day of swimming fun in the Baltic Sea. Families love the shallow waters on the beach. A children's playground and a mini-golf course provide additional entertainment on a family vacation.
Gollwitz
The low bathing water on the beach at Gollwitz is also child-friendly. Here you can splash around in the water. If you like, you can get an insight into the biodiversity of the bird sanctuary island of Langenwerder north of Gollwitz on a guided tour of the island.
Fishing, hiking or horse riding on the island of Poel
Water sports activities on the sandy beaches of Poel
Access to the Baltic Sea is never far away on the island of Poel - ideal conditions for water sports enthusiasts to indulge in their passion on vacation. From kitesurfing, catamaran sailing or water skiing to fun laps on a pedal boat, beaches such as the sandy beach in Timmendorf offer a wide range of water sports for an active holiday.
Hikeable Poel – on the road with bike and walking stick
But there is also plenty to see and discover away from the beaches on Poel. Thanks to the well-signposted cycling and hiking trails, you can explore the island's pristine nature comfortably on foot, with a rucksack or by bike. For spontaneous cycling excursions, bicycles can be hired in many places.
Poel Island – a fishing paradise
Fishing enthusiasts can look forward to productive fishing grounds: numerous quiet fishing spots invite you to fish. A special experience, however, is boat fishing on board a fishing cutter, where fishermen are given tips for the big catch.
Riding vacation
The island of Poel with the Langenwerder nature reserve is not just a bird paradise - horse lovers will also find almost paradisiacal conditions for an unforgettable riding holiday. Whether riding excursions, carriage rides or riding courses for beginners and returners, the unspoiled nature of Poel offers numerous opportunities for a dream vacation on horseback.
