Discover and understand nature

Over 30 experience centers offer fascinating insights

A stag wades through the shallow water at sunrise, surrounded by reeds and a group of cranes in the background.
Two children and a woman are sitting on a tree trunk in a forest in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, attentively observing nature.
The Skywalk in the Königsstuhl National Park Center with a view over the chalk cliffs and the Baltic Sea on the island of Rügen.

More than 30 adventure centers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offer fascinating insights

Discover the beauty of nature in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern! Here you can experience untouched landscapes, expansive national parks and unique coastlines with natural beaches. In the various nature experience centers you can experience a wide range of nature experiences for all tastes and ages. Whether birdwatching, cycling, hiking or simply relaxing hours in nature, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has something appealing to offer for every nature lover.

Three national parks, three biosphere reserves and seven nature parks preserve a fabulous world of flora and fauna. If you want to immerse yourself in this realm of nature, the best place to start is at one of the unique nature experience centers.

See nature with different eyes

Fossilized hedgehogs, trees shivering in the wind and wandering dunes - just like the ones you see in our film - this is how Mecklenburg-Vorpommern welcomes its guests. But you can also marvel at the wonders of nature in all other regions of the vacation state.

In over 30 adventure centers, young and old explorers learn to see this fascinating nature with different eyes. In the interactive exhibition at the Müritzeum, the huge screens in the entrance area of the multimedia museum bubble and rustle before taking visitors on a discovery tour through the habitat of storks and marbles over a total of 2,000 square meters.

The path at the Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen leads from the bottom of the lake up to lofty heights: in addition to a spectacular view from the treetop path, visitors can expect a multimedia adventure exhibition and numerous hands-on opportunities in one of the center's craft workshops.

In the National Park Center Königsstuhl, you can visit the adventure exhibition and enjoy a unique view of the Baltic Sea and Rügens Kreideküste from the Skywalk Königsstuhl. Discover unique aquarium landscapes at the Ozeaneum in Stralsund and experience exciting insights into the life of brown bears on a forest hike at the Bärenwald Müritz conservation center.

If you want to know what makes nature tick, theexperience centers are the right place for you.

The experience centers show what makes nature tick

Nature experience tips at a glance

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  • Enjoy the panoramic view at a height of 40 meters from the "Adlerhorst" observation tower // © Erlebnis Akademie AG / Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen

    Natural Heritage Centre Rügen (Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen)

    • Open today
    • Forsthaus Prora, 18609 Ostseebad Binz OT Prora

    The Natural Heritage Centre Rügen with treetop path and experience exhibition is open 364 days a year so that you can experience and get to know nature all year round.

    Read more: "Natural Heritage Centre Rügen (Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen)"
  • Ein helles Gebäude mit einer Terrasse, vor dem mehrere Personen auf Bänken auf einer grünen Wiese sitzen. // © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL / Dan Petermann

    UNESCO World Heritage Forum

    • Open today
    • Waldhalle, 18546 Sassnitz

    The hiking base near the port town of Sassnitz on the island of Rügen is dedicated to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage idea. Nature lovers can learn about the phenomenon of ancient beech forests here or simply linger in the greenery, fortify themselves and unwind.

    Read more: "UNESCO World Heritage Forum"
  • © K. Bärwald

    National Park House Vitte

    • Open today
    • Norderende, 18565 Vitte

    "Change" is the title of the exhibition in the Visitor Information Center of the National Park of Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft, and hardly anything could be more appropriate for the island of Hiddensee, which is constantly growing and changing through the forces of nature.

    Read more: "National Park House Vitte"
  • Hier gibt es Informationen über den Nationalpark und das Havelgebiet. // © Barbara Lüthi Herrmann

    Visitor centre “Flatterhus Kratzeburg“

    • Open today
    • Dorfstraße, 17237 Kratzeburg

    The visitor information centre called “Kratzeburger Flatterhus“ houses an exhibition about the mysterious hunters of the night: the bats.

    Read more: "Visitor centre “Flatterhus Kratzeburg“"
  • SEA MUSEUM Stralsund

    • Open today
    • Bielkenhagen, 18439 Stralsund

    The MEERESMUSEUM in Stralsund's old town is currently closed. The museum is expected to open in 2024 after extensive modernization work.

    Read more: "SEA MUSEUM Stralsund"
  • Das Naturparkzentrum in Warin // © J. Lippke

    Visitor information centre of the Nature Park “Sternberger Seenland“

    • Open today
    • Am Markt, 19417 Warin

    The visitor information centre in Warin is the ideal starting point in order to inform oneself about the different destinations and experiences the nature park offers. One can learn something about the landscape’s formation and the way the human’s occupation influenced its development. The unique flora and fauna of the nature park greatly fascinate the visitors. Borrow a backpack at the visitor centre and discover the nature park in your own way.

    Read more: "Visitor information centre of the Nature Park “Sternberger Seenland“"
  • Nationalpark-Information Blankenförde // © Barbara Lüthi Herrmann

    National park visitor centre in Blankenförde

    • Open today
    • Blankenförde, 17252 Roggentin

    The visitor centre of the national park is located close to a small timbered church in the building of the former village school and houses a photograph exhibition with the topic ”Vögel und Co. am Zotzensee”.

    Read more: "National park visitor centre in Blankenförde"
  • © MV-T/Gohlke

    Feldberg Lake District Nature Park exhibition in the Haus des Gastes

    • Open today
    • Strelitzer Straße, 17258 Feldberger Seenlandschaft

    The 36,000-hectare Feldberg Lake District Nature Park is located in the south-eastern part of the Mecklenburg Lake District between the towns of Fürstenberg, Woldegk and Neustrelitz. In addition to numerous lakes and kettle bogs, with a bit of luck you can admire sea eagles, ospreys and beavers here.

    Read more: "Feldberg Lake District Nature Park exhibition in the Haus des Gastes"
  • Ruhig sitzt der Braunbär auf der Wiese, sein dichtes Fell glänzt im Licht, das durch die Baumkronen fällt. Im Bärenwald Müritz bei Stuer finden gerettete Bären ein artgerechtes Zuhause auf 16 Hektar Wald. Hier lässt sich beobachten, wie die Tiere in ihrem natürlichen Rhythmus leben – ein berührendes Naturerlebnis. // © 1000seen.de

    BÄRENWALD Müritz

    • Open today
    • Am Bärenwald, 17209 Stuer

    Brown bears – all of which came from improperly kept habitats – live in Western Europe’s largest bear sanctuary in the Mecklenburg Lakes. It is open all year round!

    Read more: "BÄRENWALD Müritz"
  • © D. Foitlänger, Biosphärenreservatsamt Schaalsee-Elbe

    Information centre for the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Flusslandschaft Elbe Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

    • Open today
    • Auf der Festung, 19303 Dömitz

    At Dömitz Fortress, you will find the Information Centre of the Biosphere Reserve Elbe River Landscape MV, featuring permanent exhibitions as well as a rotating special exhibition.

    Read more: "Information centre for the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Flusslandschaft Elbe Mecklenburg-Vorpommern"
  • Hier bekommen Sie Informationen über den Lebensraum Buchenwald. // © Wiebke Döbbert

    Visitor information centre of the National Park “Serrahn“

    • Open today
    • Serrahn, 17237 Carpin

    In the little village named Serrahn, which is located in the depths of the woods, visitors have the opportunity to have a look at the exhibition “Buchenurwälder der Karpaten und Alte Buchenwälder Deutschlands“ concerning the UNESCO world natural heritage.

    Read more: "Visitor information centre of the National Park “Serrahn“"
  • Während der Sanierung des Gutshauses befindet sich die Info in einem Campingwagen. // © Wiebke Döbbert

    Boek Manor House / National Park Information

    • Open today
    • Boeker Straße, 17248 Boek

    Accessible exhibition "The fishermen of Boek

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  • The PAHLHUUS is the information center of the Biosphere Reserve Schaalsee // © PAHLHUUS/Dornblut

    “PAHLHUUS“ – Visitor centre of the UNESCO biosphere reserve “Schaalsee“

    • Open today
    • Wittenburger Chaussee, 19246 Zarrentin am Schaalsee

    Welcome to the PAHLHUUS, the visitor centre of the UNESCO biosphere reserve „Schaalsee“. We are happy to inform you about touristic offers and show you the most beautiful places in the biosphere reserve. Extraordinary insights into nature and landscape of the region await you in an interactive exhibition.

    Read more: "“PAHLHUUS“ – Visitor centre of the UNESCO biosphere reserve “Schaalsee“"
  • underte Maränen ziehen ihre Bahnen durch das Wasser, Licht bricht sich an der Oberfläche und taucht den Schwarm in ein mystisches Grün. Im Müritzeum in Waren (Müritz) lässt sich die Unterwasserwelt der Mecklenburgischen Seenplatte hautnah erleben – ein faszinierender Blick in verborgene Welten. // © 1000seen.de

    MÜRITZEUM - The NatureExperienceCenter in Waren (Müritz)

    • Open today
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    The Müritzeum shows the beauty and special features of the Mecklenburg Lake District and the Müritz National Park in an interactive exhibition. In Germany's largest aquarium landscape for native freshwater fish, you dive under the water surface of the 1000 lakes.

    Read more: "MÜRITZEUM - The NatureExperienceCenter in Waren (Müritz)"
  • Eine beeindruckende Steilküste mit weißen Kreidefelsen, dicht bewaldeten Hängen und dem Meer im Vordergrund. // © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL / Dan Petermann

    KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center

    • Open today
    • Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz

    Right next to the famous Königsstuhl chalk cliffs and the UNESCO World Heritage Old Beech Forests, the KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center offers a special nature experience for the whole family, whatever the weather. A world full of secrets is waiting to be discovered on 2,000 square meters of exhibition space and 28,000 square meters of outdoor area - multilingual and barrier-free.

    Read more: "KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center"

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Events and Tours

Experience Nature from new Perspectives

  1. © Nationalparkamt Vorpommern

    Experience nature - discover history

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  2. © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    Rügen Hiking Spring 2025: Discover the forest and beach with the ranger

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  3. © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    Leaves Bingo

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  4. © C

    Hiking day in the Malchin Basin

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  5. © Müritzeum

    This calls for a delicate touch

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  6. Canoes on the Sternberg Lake // © Naturpark Sternberger Seenland

    Nature and history on the lakes near Sternberg

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  7. Search for clues for young and old // © Foto: Nationalparkamt Müritz

    Search for clues for young and old - family tour

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  8. © Nationalparkamt Vorpommern

    MoorWaldWandel

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  9. © C

    Mushrooms - poison or pleasure?

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  10. © C

    Visit to the secret mouse people (in the evening)

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  11. © © Nationalpark-Zentrum / Dan Petermann

    Sustainability Week: Sensory Walk

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  12. © Biosphärenreservatsamt Südost-Rügen

    Ranger hike in the Zicker mountains

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  13. © Nationalaprk-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL / Dan Petermann

    Outdoor research for young and old

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  14. © Gerhard Schlechte

    Picnic Concert “My Songs Whisper Softly!”

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  15. © C

    Hostel in the reeds

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  16. © Wiebke Döbbert

    Serrahn stories

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  17. © Biosphärenreservatsamt Südost-Rügen

    For our little guests - On the trail of the secrets of the forest

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  18. © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    Drawing Like Humboldt

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  19. © Lucia Zust

    Bodden in view

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  20. gnawed tree on the Radebach // © Naturpark Sternberger Seenland

    Hike "Natural forest management and landscape architect beaver".

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  21. Warnow bei Kaarz // © Naturpark Sternberger Seenland; Volker Brandt

    Hike "Diversity of nature

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  22. © © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL / Dan Petermann

    Summer rally "Discovery stations"

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  23. Rangerführung im Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen - Göhrener Nordperd // © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    Ranger hike around the Göhrener Nordperd

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  24. © Biosphärenreservatsamt Südost-Rügen

    Ranger hike through the Goor nature reserve

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  25. © Nationalaprk-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    Forest bathing in the Jasmund National Park

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  26. © Nationalparkamt Vorpommern

    High sky, wide land

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  27. Rangerführung im Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen - Teufelsschlucht in der Granitz // © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    Architecture of the forest in Granitz

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  28. © Ulrich Meßner, Nationalparkamt Müritz

    The lion, the wolf and the wild people in the forest - family tour

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  29. © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    For our younger guests - With the ranger to the Göhrener Nordperd

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  30. © Nationalparkamt Vorpommern

    Dune sand and the glitter of the sea

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  31. © C

    Robin and Wren

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  32. eine Zeichnung, Biene fliegt zur Sonnenblumenblüte // © Müritzeum

    A day in the life of a bee

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  33. © Christian Thiele

    Family Forest Festival at the UNESCO World Heritage Forum

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  34. © NZK-Lehmann

    Autumn family hike "Nature in energy-saving mode"

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  35. © U. Meßner

    Wild forest - children's tour in the 15th year of UNESCO World Heritage

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  36. © Nationalparkamt Vorpommern

    National Park guided tour Barhöft

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  37. © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    Family quiz: 1, 2 or 3 - in the World Heritage Site!

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  38. Das verborgene Leben unserer Bäume // © Marin-Ziegler

    The hidden life of our trees

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  39. © Jürgen Reich

    The Old Bessin

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  40. Guided tour over and through the Altwarp "desert" // © Oliver Borchert

    Over and through the Altwarp desert

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Good to know

What is meant by "experiencing and understanding nature" in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

You immerse yourself in vast landscapes, unspoiled coastlines, national and nature parks. It's all about experiencing nature up close – while hiking, cycling, birdwatching or simply lingering in silence. You can get to know the local flora and fauna in over 30 adventure centers.

Where can I find adventure and nature centers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

The site lists numerous centers – from family museums to interactive exhibition häusers in the national and nature parks.

Which adventure centers are particularly recommended for families?

For example, the Müritzeum with 2,000 m² of adventure area or the Rügen Natural Heritage Center with treetop walk offer interactive opportunities for young and old.

Is it possible to experience nature even in bad weather?

Many centers have large exhibition rooms and multimedia offerings, so you can have an exciting and relaxing experience even when it rains.

What activities are associated with the nature experience centers?

You can go hiking, cycling, take part in nature tours, watch birds, visit exhibitions or simply enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside.

Are the nature experience offers also suitable for sustainable travel?

Many facilities consciously communicate topics such as environmental protection and sustainability, and you experience nature with respect and awareness.

How many nature experience centers are there in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

There are over 30 designated centers that give you a variety of insights into nature.

Can you visit these nature centers with children or dogs?

Many offers are family-friendly (offering children exciting experiences) and the landscapes are often also dog-friendly. Important: check on site whether dogs are allowed.

Do you have any special tips for a quiet stay in nature away from the main routes?

The experience centers not only recommend the big highlights, but also point out quiet corners, guided tours or programs for small groups.

How can I find out about opening hours and offers in advance?

On the website of the respective adventure center you will find current information on opening times, events and (if available) admission prices.

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