Vorpommern

Pole of Tranquility on the Baltic Sea

Wide sandy beaches, natural beaches and hidden bathing bays with waves and meadows, shells and reeds line Strelasund, Bodden, Peenestrom and Stettiner Haff. The harbor towns and fishing villages in the Western Pomerania region spread maritime romance.

A quiet evening on the water: two people paddle through the wide waters of Western Pomerania at sunset, surrounded by nature and silence.

Inland, rivers such as the Peene, Recknitz and Tollense wind their way through a landscape reminiscent of times gone by. Avenues make up a large part of the country lanes through what was once the Swedish and later the Prussian province of Western Pomerania. You can see them behind the shady rows of trees: Old Gutshäuser und Schlösser, finely spruced up, or restored village churches and overgrown ruins. They are picturesque milestones between traditional Hanseatic towns and sleepy villages.

If you are drawn out into pure nature, you should pay a visit to the nature parks „Flusslandschaft Peenetal“ and „Stettiner Haff“ during your vacation in Western Pomerania – in autumn, they become the playground of the impressive roaming deer and .

In addition to the oases of peace on the sandy beaches, bays and rivers of the region, a vacation in Western Pomerania also has a lot to offer in terms of culture and history: Artists such as were inspired by the warm colors and picturesque, romantic landscapes of Western Pomerania. The ruins of the Eldena monastery near the Hanseatic city of Greifswald were among his favorite motifs. Today, his paintings can be found in the Pomeranian State Museum in the painter's birthplace, while the museum in the Hanseatic town of Anklam is dedicated to aviation pioneer Otto Lilienthal.

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Brick Gothic and landscapes

the most beautiful places in Western Pomerania

University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald

The Hanseatic city of Greifswald, including the monastery ruins in the Eldena district, was the birthplace of the artist Caspar David Friedrich and the inspiration for many of his most famous works of art. Those interested in art and culture can follow in the footsteps of the famous painter and admire exhibits from prehistory and early history, the Hanseatic period and Swedish and Prussian rule in Western Pomerania in the Pomeranian State Museum alongside Friedrich's paintings.

Hanseatic city of Stralsund

As the oldest city in Pomerania, Stralsund achieved great wealth through international trade during the Hanseatic period. Even today, magnificent brick buildings are a reminder of the city's glorious past and have been protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. In addition to the architectural highlights, holidaymakers can relax at the Stralsund lido and on the Sundpromenade - the latter is also ideal for leisurely walks and cycling excursions.

Seebad Ueckermünde

Ueckermünde stands for a certain sense of home, for peace, tranquillity and enjoyment. On a guided tour through the historic alleyways of this tranquil little town, visitors learn about its varied history with Prussian, Swedish and Pomeranian influences. Families should take a close look along the fairy tale trail from Ueckermünde's old town to the beach, as well-known figures from the Grimm Brothers adorn the path.

Recreation area Mönkebude

Travellers can relax and enjoy freshly caught fish in the state-approved resort of Mönkebude. Long sandy beaches invite you to stroll and relax, while the surrounding area along the Szczecin Lagoon can be explored on numerous cycling and hiking trails.

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Nature experiences and relaxed sailing trips

Varied vacation activities in Western Pomerania

 

Discover the lagoon area by bike

You can easily discover the diversity of Western Pomerania by bike. Kilometres of cycling and hiking trails along the Szczecin Lagoon lead past romantic coastlines, natural lagoons, through lush forests and historic fishing villages - the best conditions for a varied active vacation.

Culinary boat tours on the Szczecin Lagoon

Culinary adventure tours in the midst of nature: on board the Frisian freighter Twee Gebroeders from 1901, guests experience true moments of pleasure. Sunbathe on the deck of the hundred-year-old boat, listen to the wind and watch the sea eagles and cranes fly over the Szczecin Lagoon.

Water sports in Western Pomerania

The waters in Western Pomerania are not only suitable for leisurely boat trips: Along the Peene, guests can go on a Kanutour, while fishing enthusiasts on the River Recknitz may be lucky enough to make the catch of a lifetime.

Riding vacation

The wild and romantic nature of Western Pomerania can also be explored on horseback. Whether a Ride on the beach, with the fresh sea breeze caressing your face, western riding or riding excursions for beginners and experienced riders: Anyone who wants to combine a Baltic Sea and riding vacation will be happy in Western Pomerania between the Brohmer and Helpter mountains and the Peene.  

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of aviation pioneers, sea creatures and the Hanseatic art of sailing

Nature park „Am Stettiner Haff“

For nature lovers, the nature park „Am Stettiner Haff“ in Altwarp is well worth a visit. The typical pre-Pomeranian landscape of heathland, sand and coastal areas is home to rare bird species such as peregrine falcons and lesser spotted eagles. With a bit of luck, otters can be observed up close on a canoe or raft trip on the River Uecker.

OZEANEUM Stralsund

The OZEANEUM Stralsund gives visitors of all ages a glimpse into the depths of the sea. There are numerous sea creatures to marvel at in over 50 aquariums and clumsy Humboldt penguins provide entertainment on the museum's roof terrace. In contrast, you feel tiny next to the true-to-life whale replicas in the OZEANEUM.

Otto Lilienthal Museum

The Otto Lilienthal Museum is dedicated to the famous Anklam aviation pioneer Otto Lilienthal. The multi-award-winning museum tells the story of the dream of flight in its exhibition and shows the development of aircraft technology as well as several replicas of Lilienthal's flying machines.

UCRA – the Pomeranian cog

The UCRA is a floating museum that gives history buffs and boat enthusiasts an authentic insight into the Hanseatic era. On a historic sailing ship, passengers become crew members themselves and can actively participate in the tasks on board under the instruction of the ship's crew.

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  • Tranquility oasis with a view to the park // © Gutshaus Stolpe

    Stolpe Manor House

    • Peenestraße, 17391 Stolpe an der Peene

    The renovated Stolpe Manor House, surrounded by a park with old trees, is located in the middle of a monument-protected, extensive complex from the last century. The house, a member of Relais & Châteaux, is towering above the rugged river in the middle of the Peene Valley National Park.

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    Torgelow Waterway Rest Area

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Schleusenstraße, 17358 Torgelow

    The water hiking rest area is located in the city center of Torgelow on a Uecker island, directly near the long-distance cycle route Berlin-Usedom.

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    Crown load bastion

    • Am Fischmarkt, 18439 Stralsund

    The Kronlastadiebastion is located between the street Am Fischmarkt and the Querkanal. The half-timbered house from 1865 was first used as a shed for cannon carriages and later as a granary. There are restaurants and other stores in the building.

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  • Marienthal Manor

    • Sandweg, 17309 Viereck

    Enjoy your vacation in the Ueckermünder Heide. Between the rivers Randow and Uecker you will spend a relaxing family vacation near the Szczecin Lagoon Nature Park (Am Stettiner Haff).

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  • Kaiserhof Penkun

    • Am Markt, 17328 Penkun

    In the middle of the market square of the smallest town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the Kaiserhof Penkun awaits with a restaurant, cosy hotel rooms and a lively cultural program. Concerts, regional cuisine and accommodation for cyclists on the Oder-Neisse cycle path - you'll arrive here and enjoy staying.

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    Cabin28 - Modern tiny houses by the sea

    • Freester Straße, 17509 Lubmin

    Cabin28 comprises two stylish Tiny Houses, Cabin East and Cabin West, in Lubmin on the Baltic Sea. The modern vacation homes offer luxurious amenities such as rain showers, sauna and fully equipped kitchens, ideal for a relaxing vacation in nature. The beach is only a few minutes' walk away.

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    Manor house Wietzow

    • Wietzow, 17129 Daberkow

    Gutshaus Wietzow, a neo-Gothic manor house beautifully situated in the Tollense valley, was first mentioned around 1620 and came to the von Blücher family in the 17th century, later to the von Linden family. Karl Friedrich von Linden had an English landscape park laid out after 1750.

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  • Hotel Lake View

    • Am Hafen, 18445 Klausdorf OT Barhöft

    Our house is situated in a unique location directly on the water in the National Park of Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft. Use our hotel as an ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding area.

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  • Marlow canoe and boat rental

    • Open today
    • Försterei, 18334 Semlow

    Actively experience nature in the Recknitz Valley: Canoe and kayak rentals, rowing and fishing boats, guided raft tours, bicycle rentals, combined bicycle and canoe tours, sale of tourist fishing license, fishing permits, overnight stays in own tent, caravan/camper, arrangement of vacation homes, snack bar.

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  • Damerow manor

    • Schulstraße, 17309 Rollwitz Damerow

    The small village of Damerow is located halfway between Berlin and the Baltic Sea, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The historic estate is idyllically situated, surrounded by meadows and fields. A place where you can meet, work in peace or simply relax.

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    Fountain Floodplain

    • Knieperdamm, 18439 Stralsund

    The Brunnenaue in Stralsund is a small idyllic park with a large fountain.

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    Commandantenhus

    • Alter Markt, 18439 Stralsund

    The Commandantenhus was built when Stralsund was still Swedish. It is located on the Old Market Square.

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  • Die gemütliche Cafeteria im Pflegehotel // © Wohlfahrtseinrichtung der Hansestadt Stralsund gGmbH / Fanny Marckwardt

    Care hotel Stralsund

    • Grünhufer Bogen, 18437 Stralsund

    The "Pflegehotel Stralsund" was opened on August 30, 2016. It offers short-term or respite care after an inpatient stay because relatives are going on vacation or in other crisis situations.

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  • Bröllin Castle

    • Bröllin, 17309 Fahrenwalde

    Schloss Bröllin is a historic estate in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern that is now used as an international production center for the performing arts. Artists from all over the world work here on projects, residencies and workshops in a unique atmosphere.

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  • Stadtansicht Wolgast - Dreilindengrund am Peenestrom // © tvv@bock.de

    The Dreilindengrund in Wolgast

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17438 Wolgast

    Located on the Peenestrom in the district Tannenkamp in Wolgast you drive on the route of North German Romanticism along the Dreilindengrund. This translates to: The Ground of three limetrees. The name was given to it from the landing stage at the transfer of the fallen Swedish king Gustav II Adolf in 1633 during the Thirty Years' War. In memory of him three lime trees were planted. The small forest nearby was named Gustav-Adolf-Schlucht.

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    Guest house Socolowsky

    • August-Bebel-Str., 18334 Bad Sülze

    The guesthouse Socolowsky welcomes you with a beautiful 55 sqm vacation apartment for one to four persons in the Sol- und Moorbad Bad Sülze. Suitable for families with children, hikers, canoeists, anglers and for a beach vacation. Distance to the beach and to Rostock and Stralsund 34 kilometers.

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  • LOK - The Pension - The Restaurant

    • Closed today
    • Bahnhofstraße, 18195 Tessin

    In the former station building of the flower city Ticino is, after extensive renovation work, since 2019 a modern equipped pension with in-house restaurant to feel good.

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  • Castle Penkun

    • Closed today
    • Schlosshof, 17328 Penkun

    First cited at the end of the 12th century, castle Penkun is nowadays one of the last preserved castles once owned by the dukes of Pomerania. Inside the former administration building the castle association opened a border and customs museum, inside the castle cellars there is a small exhibition that deals with Pomerania’s judiciary.

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    Zoo Wolgast

    • Open today
    • Am Tierpark, 17438 Wolgast

    The Wolgast Zoo has a natural character. Guests experience a cross-section of the earth's animal world here in enclosures that are designed to be close to nature and some of which are accessible. There are various play areas and petting enclosures for children. The zoo is mostly barrier-free and has a restaurant.

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  • Vacation farm Alpaka Idylle

    • Anklamer Chaussee, 17390 Rubkow

    Experience and relax with our alpacas. Whether as a vacationer in the smart Tiny House, in the comfortable vacation apartment or as a visitor for an alpaca walk - here you can combine relaxation with rural charm.

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    Schiffer Company

    • Open today
    • Frankenstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    In January 1488, the Schiffer-Compagnie Stralsund was founded by 50 skippers or citizens who were closely connected with shipping.

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  • Dutch Windmill Steinhagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18442 Steinhagen

    The Steinhagen windmill dates back to 1752 and has been on display since 1984.

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  • 270 years old and to visit // © Angelika Michaelis

    Log Cabin in Eichhof-Vorpommern

    • Straße der Einheit, 17379 Wilhelmsburg

    One of the last log cabins stands in Eichhof near Wilhelmsburg at the large Friedländer Wiese. In the years between 1997 and 2000, the monument was restored in accordance with the preservation order. Today it can be visited and freshly baked cake is served in the log cabin café.

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    Bird Park Marlow

    • Open today
    • Kölzower Chaussee, 18337 Marlow

    The 22 hectare park landscape shows animals from all continents in spacious, natural and walkable facilities for the visitor! Daily animal and flight shows take visitors on a short trip around the world. Several play worlds make the hearts of young and old adventurers beat faster.

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    Viewing platform Fleethof

    • 17099 Fleethof

    Viewing platform Fleethof

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  • Exterior view of Hotel Kontorhaus Stralsund // © Hotel Kontorhaus

    Hotel Kontorhaus Stralsund

    • Am Querkanal, 18439 Stralsund

    The Hotel Kontorhaus on Stralsund's harbor island offers style and comfort as well as a modern ambience, friendly service and a central location close to the harbor, old town and attractions. Cozy rooms and a relaxed atmosphere - ideal for business and leisure stays.

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  • The mill ensemble: watermill, residential building, ballroom // © Vincent Leifer

    Watermill Hanshagen

    • Mühlenblick, 17509 Hanshagen

    Visit the listed Watermill Hanshagen built in 1524. Experience the history, enjoy the superb Environment, eat, celebrate and stay overnight or get married here! Start your trips to the Hanse town Greifswald and Stralsund or to the Islands of Usedom or Rügen.

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  • Franzburg monastery garden

    • Open today
    • Priesterbrink, 18461 Franzburg

    The monastery garden in Franzburg offers interesting tours of herbs and spices.

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  • Pasewalk engine shed

    • Open today
    • Speicherstraße, 17309 Pasewalk

    The Lokschuppen Pasewalk - your experience and event center for the whole family. You can expect extraordinary highlights around the railroad, its history and technology. See, experience and touch in the Lokschuppen Pasewalk. Whether as a day trip, as a special place to celebrate and meet or as a short vacation.

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  • Außenansicht Gutshaus Battinsthal // © Lars Schönherr

    Manor house Battinsthal

    • Dorfstraße, 17329 Krackow

    A nature retreat with historic manor house, manor park with lake and Schinkel chapel. 12 rooms, function rooms for groups, culture and vacation in Vorpommern.

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Vacation information: Frequently asked questions about Western Pomerania

What characterizes the landscape of Western Pomerania?

 Western Pomerania offers wide sandy beaches, unspoilt coasts, hidden bathing bays and maritime romance on the Strelasund, Bodden, Peenestrom and Stettiner Haff. Inland, river landscapes with the Peene, Recknitz and Tollense rivers dominate the picture.

What leisure activities are there for families in the countryside?

Families will find a variety of nature experiences: Cycling, hiking, birdwatching in parks, national parks and biosphere reserves. Three national parks, three biosphere reserves and seven nature parks ensure unforgettable outdoor adventures.

What water activities can you experience in Western Pomerania?

The region invites you to go canoeing, sailing, kite surfing and swimming on the coasts, lakes and creeks, e.g. on the Peene, Bodden or Szczecin Lagoon. Houseboat and raft tours can also be booked.

What are the best places to visit in Western Pomerania?

Historical Hanseatic towns, harbor towns, nature trails (e.g. Bremerhagen), Ivenack oaks, manor houses and castle grounds - an experience for young and old alike.

What are the Ivenack oaks and why are they special?

The Ivenack oaks are Europe's älst English oaks – part of a hute forest, now a national natural monument with a treetop path and animal enclosure. The magnificent primeval forest giants magically attract visitors.

Which cultural events are worthwhile in Western Pomerania?

From manor house festivals such as the MidsummerRemise to Hanseatic markets and regional festivals (e.g. MV Day in Greifswald), cultural highlights will enrich your stay.

What nature trails are there especially for children?

Child-friendly attractions include the Bremerhagen nature trail with interactive stations and playground and the treetop trail at the Ivenacker Eichen - ideal for educational family outings.

Are there special cycle routes in Western Pomerania?

Yes, including the Elbe-Oder-Haff cycle path, circular and long-distance cycle paths through the lake district and coast, including gravel and e-bike tours. Many „bed+bike“accommodations are prepared for you.