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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  • Gutshof Alt-Guthendorf Park // © Gutshof Alt Guthendorf/Topp

    Manor Alt Guthendorf

    • Am Park, 18337 Marlow

    In the lovingly restored manor house from 1796 you can spend quiet days in an apartment for two people or a vacation apartment for two to four people in a pleasant atmosphere. A common room can be booked if needed. The manor house is surrounded by a beautiful garden. Here you can experience pure country lust.

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  • Starkow parish garden // © Backstein Geist und Garten e.V.

    Brick church and parish garden Starkow

    • Kirchsteig, 18469 Starkow

    Let us invite you to Starkow - a small idyllic place in the Barther Land very close to the Baltic Sea and old Hanseatic cities. Enjoy a walk in the dreamy historic parish garden, a visit to the Gothic brick basilica (1242) or come to the year-round cultural events. We look forward to seeing you.

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  • 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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    Schlemmin Castle

    • Am Schloss, 18320 Schlemmin

    Relax far away from stress and hectic on a real castle in a rural idyll. The park and the castle hotel in Schlemmin offer you exactly that. In the midst of 20 hectares of parkland, unwind and enjoy the castle with its historic ambience. And you can also celebrate with us undisturbed.

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    Vinetahotel Barth - City hotel on the Bodden

    • Lange Straße, 18356 Barth

    Centrally located in the old town of Barth, the Vinetahotel combines historical charm with modern comfort. Only a few minutes away from the Boddenhafen, it is ideal for Baltic Sea vacations, short trips, cycling tours and guests of the Bernsteinreiter locations.

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  • Hotel Neetzow Castle

    • Am Schlosspark, 17391 Neetzow

    Finally out. Into the natural heart of Western Pomerania.

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    Castle Schmarsow

    • Schmarsow, 17129 Kruckow

    Schmarsow Castle was built in 1697/98 and is one of the oldest buildings in the region. 4 vacation apartments (12 beds) and the social rooms in the castle as well as the Kavaliershaus (7 beds) are offered. The gardens are also available for guests.

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  • Vacation apartment Gutshof Lebehn

    • Platz der Freundschaft, 17322 Lebehn

    Vacation on former estate in Lebehn with farmer family. We have two guest boxes for horses.

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  • Ein herzliches Willkommen! Hier beantwortet man Ihnen alle Fragen zum Campingplatz und Umgebung. // © TMV/Gohlke

    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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  • World Heritage Exhibition

    • Open today
    • Ossenreyerstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    The exhibition in the renovated Baroque palace provides information about both the World Heritage City of Stralsund and the UNESCO World Heritage Program.

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  • NAT(O)UR-OASE Birkenhof

    • Schulweg, 18465 Tribsees

    Vacation in the Trebel Valley between the Baltic Sea coast and the Hanseatic cities: For families, hikers, cyclists as well as vacationers with dog or own horse - renting of vacation rooms and a vacation apartment.

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  • Harbour island

    • An der Fährbrücke, 18439 Stralsund

    The harbor island with restaurants is located directly on the Strelasund and offers a great view.

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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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  • Dutch Windmill Steinhagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18442 Steinhagen

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

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    Wild herbs Gutshaus Ramin

    • Dorfstr., 17321 Ramin

    The Gutshaus Ramin is a diverse and versatile meeting place for events of all kinds and educational programs with a focus on regional, sustainable, traditional nutrition. With a focus on wild herbs, which grow in great variety in the manor house park.

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    Quilow moated castle

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    • Quilow, 17390 Quilow

    A little pearl on the Peene river: Quilow moated castle is one of the few preserved Renaissance buildings in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with mostly original building substance and is an architectural monument of national value.

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  • Pommerland herb garden

    • Am Sonnenacker, 17440 Lassan OT Pulow

    The Pommerland herb garden is located in Pulow in Vorpommern.

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  • Führung am Wltlacker Rothenklempenow. // © Brais Palmas

    RCE Weltacker Rothenklempenow

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Dorfstraße, 17321 Rothenklempenow

    The educational project Weltacker Rothenklempenow illustrates how the global arable land is used, how much our future depends on our use of arable land and how individual behavior affects the fields here and elsewhere in the world.

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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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    Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Narrow-gauge railway (MPSB)

    • Zur Kleinbahn, 17099 Galenbeck, OT Schwichtenberg

    You can experience the beauty of nature, the driving pleasure of slowness and the original driving experience in a 600 mm narrow-gauge railway in Schwichtenberg. Visit a exhibition in the original local railway control room and the locomotive show. Opening hours: 1.May – 3.October, every Saturday and Sunday from 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm.

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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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    Vacation Bungalows in Freest

    • Dorfstraße, 17440 Freest

    In the idyllic fishing village of Freest near the Peenestrom beach and fishing port you will find peace and relaxation.

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  • Leisurely ride to the rape blossom // © ART.Quartier/Anne Hille

    ART. Quarter

    • Grafensteig, 18469 Starkow

    You love long rides in wide landscape, idyllic villages, art and culture? Then ART Quartier is the right place for you to enjoy your vacation in a private, informal atmosphere with child and horse.

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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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  • 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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    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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    Gorch Fock I

    • Open today
    • An der Fährbrücke, 18439 Stralsund

    Built in only 100 days! Thousands of cadets learned to sail on the German Navy's sail training ship. The Gorch Fock I is the type ship of a class of five sail training ships, which also includes the German Navy's sail training ship of the same name built in 1958.

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    Biohotel Gut Nisdorf

    • Grabowerstrasse, 18445 Nisdorf

    Arrive and exhale: Biohotel Gut Nisdorf. Vacation apartments on the Baltic Sea Bodden - in the middle of nature and 100% organic

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  • Stralsund City Hall

    • Alter Markt, 18439 Stralsund

    The building, erected in the style of North German brick Gothic, whose construction dates back to the years 1300-1310, is one of the most important secular buildings on the Baltic coast. Above the large windows of the market front of the town hall, the coats of arms of the neighboring Hanseatic cities point to the importance of the Hanseatic League for Stralsund. The display gable is unique in the Baltic region.

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  • Schmuggerow Castle

    • Dorfstraße, 17398 Schmuggerow

    Stately estate with park in Vorpommern for groups, family vacations and self-catering weddings.

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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.