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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  • © Anke Neumeister/Deutsches Meeresmuseum

    OZEANEUM Stralsund

    • Open today
    • Hafenstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    With its five exhibitions and 46 aquariums, the OZEANEUM Stralsund invites you on an extraordinary underwater journey beneath the northern seas. Visit Humboldt penguins on the roof terrace, "Niki" the female sand tiger shark in the 2.6-million-litre pool "Open Atlantic" and the giants of the sea - real life replicas of whales.

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

    • Open today
    • Auf der Festung, 19303 Dömitz

    Since 1997, the Elbe river landscape has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve that stretches across five federal states. The nature there is unique and the river influences the life, the landscape and people along the Elbe. At the visitor cente fortress of Dömitz visitors can get information about the UNESCO biosphere reserve.

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  • © G. Marin-Ziegler

    Small exhibition of the Nature Park “Mecklenburgische Schweiz und Kummerower See“

    • Wargentiner Straße, 17139 Basedow

    The exhibition about the nature park “Mecklenburgische Schweiz und Kummerower See“ in Basedow can be found in the cafe “Alter Schafstall“, on the right side of the guest room. It displays land and people of the region.

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  • © J. Bengs

    Visitor centre of the Nature Park “Insel Usedom“

    • Open today
    • Bäderstraße, 17406 Usedom

    The island of Usedom is one of the areas with the most bird species in Germany. Overall, more than 280 species have been observed, 150 of them also brood here. 11 kinds of raptors regularly brood in the nature park, one of them is the sea-eagle. The visitor centre of the island of Usedom is located next to the information centre of the city of Usedom on the ground floor of the “Klaus-Bahlsen-Haus”. The visitor centre could only be built and furnished with the aid of the great commitment and the generous support of the correspondent foundation.

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  • © Stadt Neustrelitz

    National park visitor centre in Neustrelitz

    • Open today
    • Strelitzer Straße, 17235 Neustrelitz

    Accommodation bureau, event service, sale of touristic relevant articles such as bike and hiking maps, picture postcards, illustrated books, guided city tours (including climbing the tower of the city’s cathedral), awarding touristic fishing licences

    Read more: "National park visitor centre in Neustrelitz"
  • Exterior view of the UNESCO World Heritage Forum in Sassnitz, © Gesine Häfner / Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    UNESCO World Heritage Forum

    • Closed 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"
  • Exhibition building Barhöft am Turm, © K. Bärwald

    National park visitor centre in Barhöft

    • Haus Norden Am Barhöfter Kliff, 18445 Barhöft

    Visitor centre of the National Park “Vorpommernsche Boddenlandschaft”

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  • The National Park Information Center of the Müritz National Park in Federow, © Nationalpark-Information Federow

    National park visitor centre in Federow

    • Damerower Straße, 17192 Kargow OT Federow

    The Müritz National Park: famous for its sea-eagles, ospreys and thousands of rabbits that rest here in the autumn and spring.

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  • © TMV/Gohlke

    Visitor centre “Flatterhus Kratzeburg“

    • Dorfstraße, 17237 Kratzeburg

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

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  • © TMV/Bodieschek

    Visitor information centre of the National Park “Serrahn“

    • Serrah Waldstraße, 17237 Serrahn

    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“"
  • © J. Lippke

    Visitor information centre of the Nature Park “Sternberger Seenland“

    • 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“"
  • © Evelin Kartheuser

    Karower Meiler Culture and Information Center

    • Ziegenhorn, 19395 Plau am See

    The central contact point for nature lovers and guests of the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heath Nature Park is the Karower Meiler Culture and Information Center. In addition to a permanent exhibition on the development of this cultural landscape since the last cold period, five to six special exhibitions by artists and photographers on topics of nature and landscape are shown annually.

    Read more: "Karower Meiler Culture and Information Center"
  • © 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"
  • © Thomas Oppermann

    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"
  • © Ulrich Unger

    Outdoor exhibition “EinFlussReich“

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Am Elbberg, 19258 Boizenburg/Elbe

    Life by a river like the Elbe has many advantages that people have used for centuries. At the same time, they had to protect themselves from the dangers of flooding and built dikes and dams. The open-air exhibition “EinFlussReich”, located in the immediate vicinity of the famous Elwkieker observation tower, provides children and adults with information on the subject of flooding in a playful way.

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Events and Tours

Experience Nature from new Perspectives

  1. © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    For our little guests - water march! On a pond tour with the ranger

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  2. Ranger guided tour in the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve - Devil's Gorge in the Granitz, © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    Architecture of the forest in Granitz

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  3. © Michael Henneberger

    Rabbits do not whistle

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  4. © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    Photo exhibition: Jürgen Reich "Habitat.chalk"

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  5. © EmiliaBahlke/Müritzeum

    Which eyes sparkle in the dark?

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  6. © Biosphärenreservatsamt Südost-Rügen

    For our younger guests - discover the Baltic Sea beach and forest with the ranger

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  7. © Martina Andres

    Nature film series at the Müritzeum ends

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  8. © NZK-Lehmann

    UNESCO World Heritage exhibition "Ancient Beech Forests"

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  9. © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    Family hike "Searching for traces in spring".

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  10. © Nationalparkamt Vorpommern

    Wild forest by the sea

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  11. Paul Blei from the Friends' Association will help you look for tracks in the snow (if available), identify buds and twigs in their winter state and explain the hibernation strategies of insects. So if you fancy getting your circulation going again after the winter and breathing in some fresh air, you are cordially invited to join us on this walk around Schlitz Castle., © Marin-Ziegler

    Winter hike

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  12. © Nationalparkamt Vorpommern

    Excursion coastal dynamics

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  13. © Nationalparkamt Vorpommern

    Hiddensee hands-on days

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  14. Granitz nature reserve on Rügen
Devil's Gorge near Binz, © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    Ranger hike for the Day of Biological Diversity

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  15. © NZK-Lehmann

    Easter rally at the Königsstuhl

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  16. Slippery weather hike

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  17. © Nationalparkamt Müritz

    17th Kratzeburg Bat Night - Family Event

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  18. Granitzhaus Information Center - Interactive exhibition on the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve, © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    Exhibition Granitzhaus

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  19. White-tailed eagle in flight, © Jörg Dollmanski

    White-tailed eagle - Biology and endangerment

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  20. © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

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

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  21. © Bjarne Riesbeck

    Bats in their winter quarters

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  22. © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    Hands-on day for the Geo Day of Biodiversity

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  23. © Evelin Kartheuser

    Workshop: Basics of fruit tree care in the Karower Meiler

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  24. Vogelsang Manor House, © A. Rudolph / Uhde

    Stories by the fireplace

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  25. © Maren-Winter

    Island ahoy or come on, let's build a ship

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  26. © NZK

    Firebowl, stick bread and story time

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  27. © Lucia Zust

    Bodden in view

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  28. Ranger guided tour in the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve - Seedorfer Hügelland Moritzburg, © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    Ranger hike through the Seedorf hills

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  29. © Biosphärenreservatsamt Südost-Rügen

    Ranger hike in the Zicker mountains

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  30. © Müritzeum

    Games evening at the Müritzeum

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  31. © NPA Müritz

    The feathered people and their secret language

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  32. © Nationalparkamt Vorpommern

    High sky, wide land

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  33. © Nationalparkamt Vorpommern

    Treasure hunt for children

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  34. © fpa-zhu-xingchao

    Highlights 2024 - special exhibition

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  35. © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    Winter workshop "Make your own bird food" & cozy puzzle time

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  36. © Nationalpark Vorpommern

    National Park guided tour Barhöft

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  37. Ranger guided tour in the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve - View from the Thiessow pilot tower, © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    Ranger hike around Thiessow

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  38. © Deutsche Naturfilmstiftung

    Nature film series at the Müritzeum

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  39. © Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

    Ranger hike around the Göhrener Nordperd

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  40. © Gudrun Marin-Ziegler

    Where the larkspur blooms

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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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