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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    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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    Theatre Stralsund

    • Closed today
    • Olof-Palme-Platz, 18439 Stralsund

    The Theatre Stralsund has been part of the Theatre Vorpommern since 1994 - together with the Theatre Greifswald and the Theatre Putbus (since 2006)

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    Ice cream parlor & Pension Schumann

    • Am Anger, 18356 Bresewitz

    Schumann Eis - a synonym for high-quality, handmade ice cream from our own production for over 20 years.

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    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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    Gable house, Külpstraße 5

    • Külpstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    The medieval gabled house, with its cellar dated 1258, is considered Stralsund's oldest stone building.

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    freestyle

    • Zeppelinstraße, 18609 Binz

    Boutique hotel in Binz on Rügen, 21 rooms, starred restaurant, wellness area, 300m to the sea.

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    JAM GmbH - water hiking rest area, guest house and vacation apartments

    • Recknitzallee, 18334 Bad Sülze

    On the banks of the Recknitz we have an attractive tourism offer ready for you in Bad Sülze. After a good and rich breakfast you start directly from here and explore, well supplied with one of the catering packages available with us, the unspoiled nature of the Recknitz valley on foot, by canoe or by bike!

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    Salt City Vacation

    • Am Kirchplatz, 18334 Bad Sülze

    Take a salt city vacation in the vacation homes or a vacation apartment of the historic inner city ensemble "Alte Schule" in Bad Sülze, the oldest brine and moor bath in northern Germany. In indescribable peace and serenity you enjoy from here short distances to the vacation centers and have at any time your relaxing, creative retreat.

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  • Railroad lift bridge Karnin

    • Karnin, 18469 Karnin

    The railroad lift bridge was the most modern in Europe when it was inaugurated in 1933. The fixed superstructures were blown up in 1945.

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  • Bischoff farm

    • Dorfstraße, 17309 Zerrenthin

    Experience a relaxing country vacation on a rural farm in the Randow Valley. From a stylishly furnished separate vacation apartment in the farm's old people's house, you can set off to explore the Szczecin Lagoon, the Island of Usedom or the surrounding area by bike.

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    Eldena monastery ruins

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Wolgaster Landstraße, 17493 Greifswald

    The monastery ruins and park are a popular excursion destination for Greifswald residents and their guests. The monastery ruins are also the starting and finishing point of the themed cycle path "Route of North German Romanticism", which traces the stations and lives of the North German Romantics of Western Pomerania.

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  • Schill memorial plate

    • Fährstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    This stone commemorates Ferdinand von Schill, a Prussian officer who fought against the French occupation forces in Stralsund.

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  • Prima Resort Boddenblick

    • Schulstraße, 18442 Groß Kordshagen

    Time out on the Baltic Sea lagoon - vacation guests enjoy the calming expanse of the north. At the new camping and vacation home resort, holidaymakers can experience the natural wonder of the "Barther Boddenlandschaft" up close. Pitches for motorhomes and tents or modern tiny houses and sleeping barrels can be booked.

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    Salt Museum Bad Sülze

    • Saline, 18334 Bad Sülze

    The Salt Museum presents the history of salt extraction from the brine of Sülz, the spa and bathing history and shows some other trades of the city. In two special exhibition rooms we show exhibitions of a completely different kind four to five times a year. Children and adults are especially enthusiastic about riding the moor train.

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  • Küsselhof

    • Küsselhof, 17322 Boock

    A four-sided farmhouse in a secluded location near Boock, built in 1860 and extensively renovated, with clay plaster. Vacation apartments with sweeping views over fields and rolling hills, a swimming pond, and sun loungers. Cranes, frogs, and swallows will keep you company. Here, you’ll have time to slow down.

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    IntercityHotel Stralsund

    • Tribseer Damm, 18437 Stralsund

    The IntercityHotel Strasund welcomes its guests in a central location, just a few steps from the main train station. Comfortable rooms, friendly service, and the included FreeCityTicket for public transportation make the hotel the ideal starting point for exploring the city and for business trips.

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    Pomeranian State Museum

    • Rakower Str., 17489 Greifswald

    14,000 years of eventful history on the southern Baltic coast on both sides of the Oder are presented between the former Franciscan church and the city wall - in an award-winning ensemble of buildings that impressively combines Gothic, classicist and contemporary architecture. The valuable collection of paintings presents works by renowned painters such as Caspar David Friedrich, Frans Hals, Philipp Otto Runge, Max Liebermann, Max Pechstein and Vincent van Gogh.

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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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    Playing card factory museum workshop

    • Closed today
    • Katharinenberg, 18435 Stralsund

    Today, the playing card factory is more of a workshop than a museum. Work is also carried out on all the historic machines, so that a vivid impression of the working conditions in an old print shop can be conveyed. As a visitor, you can look over the employees' shoulders or find out more in an exhibition.

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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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    Schlemmin Rose Garden and Rose Dew Ceramics

    • Open today
    • Eickhofer Straße, 18320 Schlemmin

    At Rosentau ceramics we make decorative ceramics. Each piece is unique and a very special souvenir!

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  • Otto Lilienthal Museum

    • Closed today
    • Ellbogenstraße, 17389 Anklam

    Otto Lilienthal Museum, holder of many awards, tells the tale of how the technical history of aviation became human flight's cultural history

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  • Im Westportal der Kirchenhalle empfängt die imposante multimediale Inszenierung einer Jagd auf einen Sardinenschwarm die Gäste. // © Anke Neumeister/Deutsches Meeresmuseum

    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.

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  • Lassan Farmstead

    • Lange Straße, 17440 Lassan

    In the historic city of Lassan, close to the harbour, you will find the Àckerbürgerei.We offer friendly rooms and apartments for small and large families, a holiday cottage and a tiny restaurant with snazzy regional and vegetarian dishes. All located around a closed garden property.

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  • Commandant's House

    • 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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  • Stralsund city wall

    • Knieperwall, 18435 Stralsund

    Large parts of the 700-year-old city wall are still preserved and have been steadily restored in recent decades.

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    Caravan site at the river Uecker

    • Open today
    • Ueckerstraße, 17373 Ueckermünde

    From the caravan site in the seaside resort of Ueckermünde you have a picturesque view of the town harbor of the seaside resort.

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    Stone Tower Monk Street 7

    • Mönchstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    A Gothic building structure rarely preserved in Stralsund is the stone tower integrated into the "Neue Hoefen" in the kemladen of Mönchstraße 7.

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  • Vacation park Ueckermünde-Bellin

    • Dorfstraße, 17373 Seebad Ueckermünde

    Small family-run vacation resort with bread service and its own beach directly on the Szczecin Lagoon.

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    Pension off the Darß

    • Zum Forsthof, 18311 Neu Hirschburg

    The Pension vorm Darß offers cozy studios and apartments near the Baltic Sea. With a large courtyard, barbecue area, self-catering kitchen and many extras for dogs, guests can enjoy a relaxing break surrounded by nature, forests and beautiful beaches.

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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.