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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  • Eingang des Stralsund Museums im ehemaligen Katharinenkloster // © Katrin Kraus / STRALSUND MUSEUM

    TEMPORARILY CLOSED: St. Catherine's Monastery (STRALSUND MUSEUM)

    • Temporarily closed
    • Mönchstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO RECONSTRUCTION The first museum of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund was founded in 1858 and opened one year later as the "Provincial Museum for New Western Pomerania and Rügen". It is also the oldest museum in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Exhibitions on prehistory and early history, urban history, folklore and naval history are presented in three listed buildings. The most beautiful and at the same time most valuable exhibit is the gold jewelry from Hiddensee found in 1872 - 74.

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  • 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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  • Ausblick auf den Hafen von Barhöft // © Caroline Bahrdt

    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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    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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  • Exterior view Ludwigsburg Castle // © MV-T/Tiemann

    Ludwigsburg Palace

    • Schlosshof, 17509 Loissin/OT Ludwigsburg

    The Renaissance Ludwigsburg Palace was built in 1592 as a summer residence for Sophia Hedwig von Pommern-Wolgast. After her death in 1631, the castle changed hands several times until it was sold to the Greifswald merchant Weissenborn in 1811.

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  • Übersicht Kletterwald // © Michael Schicha

    Climbing fun in the nature

    • Wolgaster Straße, 17491 Greifswald

    Relaxation outdoors - The eco-friendly, sustainable climbing forest offers fun for the whole family without any age restrictions. The surrounding safety system prevents unintentional unsecuring in a technically reliable way.

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  • Bad Studio Aparthotel Stralsund // © Tacke Privathotels GmbH

    Aparthotel Stralsund

    • Rostocker Chaussee, 18437 Stralsund

    Centrally located and well-equipped, the 32-room Aparthotel Stralsund is an ideal starting point for discovering the maritime atmosphere and the historic old town with its brick Gothic architecture and picturesque gabled houses.

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    Greifswald barrage

    • Am Ryck, 17493 Greifswald

    The Greifswald barrage is located in the water cross-section of the Ryck federal waterway at the mouth of the "Dänische Wiek" in the Greifswald-Wieck district. It forms an integral part of the flood protection system for the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald.

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    Monastery of St. Anne and Brigitten

    • Schillstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    The house, dedicated to St. Anne, was given to the Order of Augustinian nuns by Hans Bure in 1480. The chapel has been renovated and accessible since 2007.

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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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    House "Frieda" Mönkebude

    • Am Mühlenberg, 17375 Mönkebude

    Enjoy your vacation where the sea is close enough to touch! Our cozy vacation home with a fantastic view of the beach invites you to relax, unwind and feel good.

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    House Wildtierland – Hostel Gehren

    • Gehren, 17335 Strasburg

    House Wildtierland – Hostel Gehren is conveniently located to the Wildlife Park

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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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  • Earth history: From dinosaurs to the last ice age // © Gudrun Koch

    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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  • Broock Castle with Lenné Park, 2013 // © Christian Schmidt

    Broock Castle and Estate

    • Gutshof Broock, 17129 Alt Tellin

    Broock Castle, once the social center of the region and the largest private stud farm in Vorpommern, will be developed into a supra-regional conference and cultural center in the coming years.

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    Salt Museum Bad Sülze

    • Open today
    • 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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    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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    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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    Church of Culture St. Jacobi

    • Jacobiturmstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    Stralsund's St. Jacob's Church was first mentioned in a document in 1303. The church, which was under construction at that time, is thus the youngest of the three parish churches in the Hanseatic City of Stralsund. The differently glazed molded stones and the ornamental wealth of blinds and friezes make the basilica stand out clearly from the other Sundian churches.

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  • Exterior view manor house Neuendorf // © Ulrike Schacht

    Manor house Neuendorf

    • Dorfstraße, 17440 Neuendorf

    The manor house was consistently ecologically renovated and stands for climate-neutral, sustainable and allergy-suitable vacations.

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    DA vacation apartments

    • Dorfstraße, 17398 Bargischow

    2 comfortably furnished vacation apartments with 45m² and 85m² for 2-4 or 6-8 people possible, WLAN, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, bed linen and towels included in the price, child-specific equipment can be provided for both vacation apartments

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    Baab Heath

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18586 Ostseebad Baabe

    The Baaber Heide - a natural oasis rich in berries and mushrooms with beautiful hiking trails.

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    Wulflam House

    • Alter Markt, 18439 Stralsund

    The Wulflam house is characterized by two things: firstly, the hall floor above the hall, which was very rarely built and served representational purposes, and secondly, the magnificent pillar gable.

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  • Mühlenstraße 1 - Giebelansicht // © TZ HST

    Historic gabled house Mühlenstraße 1

    • Mühlenstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    One of the oldest pillar gables of the Brick Gothic period. The gabled house was built at the end of the 13th century and was rebuilt in 1320/40.

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  • So ein gemütlicher Abend im Lotsenhaus in Rieth // © traumhaff Ferienhäuser

    traumHaff Holiday Homes

    • Dorfstrasse, 17375 Rieth am See

    Romantic holiday homes 'Stettiner Haff' and 'Insel Usedom'Individual facilities promise a very special holiday

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  • Part of the church ensemble: rectory and rector's house // © Sabine Maus

    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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  • © TZ Südliche Boddenküste

    Port Neuendorf/Saal

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Hafenweg, 18317 Saal

    Neuendorf harbor is located on the eastern shore of the Saaler Bodden.

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  • Bei Joachim - Herberge // © Kati Kämnitz

    With Joachim - HERBERGE

    • Marlow-Ausbau, 18337 Marlow

    We rent two small cozy cottages in close proximity to the bird park Marlow all year round. The park is only 5 minutes walk away.

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  • Start der Kutschfahrt // © Hof Thomsen

    Thomsen farm

    • Hofallee, 18442 Groß Kordshagen

    Our family-friendly Reit- und Bauernerlebnishof Thomsen is located on an old estate. In addition to our main agricultural business, the main focus is horseback riding. The vacation is also ideal for nature lovers, anglers, cyclists, hikers and hunters. The annual crane rest offers a great spectacle of nature.

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  • Local history museum Bergholz

    • Menkiner Straße, 17321 Bergholz

    The collection of the large local history room offers a comprehensive overview of the history and life in Bergholz in past centuries and the settlement of the Huguenots in 1687.

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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.