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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.  

On the trail

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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  • Visit the Stettiner Hof directly on the Baltic Sea Cycle Route in Neuenkirchen near Greifswald, © Stettiner Hof

    Stettiner Hof

    • Theodor-Körner-Straße, 17498 Greifswald-Neuenkirchen

    Welcome to the Stettiner Hof! Enjoy your stay away from stress and city noises, directly at the gates of Greifswald. The charming atmosphere and regional cuisine will win you over. The hotel offers up to 21 comfortable rooms and 3 spacious suits. WIFI is free all around the house. We wish you nice days.

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  • Old market

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Alter Markt, 18439 Stralsund

    The heart of the city! With a single panoramic view, 800 years of history come alive here.

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  • View of the Eldena mill with the art barn in the background., © Martin Weidemeier

    Eldena windmill

    • Wolgaster Landstraße, 17493 Greifswald-Eldena

    The Eldena mill is a trestle windmill.

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  • Crown load bastion

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Stralsund city wall

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 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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    CRANORAMA at Lake Günz

    • 18445 Günz

    The KRANORAMA at Lake Günz is a modern and accessible observation station for cranes, which was opened in 2015. It is located near Groß Mohrdorf and allows undisturbed and natural observations, also of other resting birds and birds of prey.

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    Rumpelstilz Baking and Brewing Barn

    • Dorfstraße, 18442 Krummenhagen

    On the trail of Rumpelstilz. According to old tradition, beers are brewed and breads are baked in the "Rumpelstilz" baking and brewing house. A must for all friends of good taste.

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    Farm Reinecke - riding farm, vacation farm, horseback riding station

    • Im Weidengrund, 18314 Rubitz

    Are you looking for a small horse farm for individualists? Here it is. Are you interested in horsemanship? Then you are right with us.

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    Knee gate

    • Knieperstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    The gate to Stralsund's Old Market. The northern gate of the city is one of the former 10 city gates.

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    Country house in the green

    • Dorfstraße, 18513 Nehringen

    Our country house has 2 apartments (60 m² and 75 m²) in a 2,000 m² garden. Nehringen is located on the Trebel and is an ideal starting point for canoe, bicycle and car tours (A20 in 12km), for example to Rügen, Rostock and the Darß.

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    Vacation cottage Christoph Seeger

    • Bugewitz I, 17398 Bugewitz 1

    The Seeger vacation home is located near the Island of Usedom, in idyllic tranquillity. The spacious property and the attractive surroundings promise a relaxing and restful vacation.

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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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  • Experience nature, actively relax and unwind, © Bauernhof Tanger/ Cornelia Tanger

    Farm Tangier

    • Tanger, 17321 Ramin

    Vacation in the saddle - With us you can enjoy rest and relaxation in a family atmosphere as well as the wide range of leisure activities.

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    Manor house Landsdorf

    • Dorfstraße, 18465 Landsdorf

    The 19th century manor house Landsdorf is part of a listed ensemble and the centerpiece of a landscape park of about 7ha.

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  • St. Mary's Church Stralsund

    • Marienstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    The Marienkirche, also called St. Marien, is the largest church in the city. From the 104 meter high tower (366 steps) of the Marienkirche you have a unique view over Stralsund to Rügen.

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  • Otto Lilienthal Museum

    • Open 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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    Manor house Stubbendorf

    • Dorfstraße, 18195 Stubbendorf

    Our comfortable vacation apartments are ideal for those who are looking for something special in Mecklenburg: a mix of originality in nature, beauty and atmosphere in a typical old manor house - a setting that invites you to a variety of activities and to slow down in equal measure.

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  • slube at the marina Greifswald

    • Salinenstraße, 17489 Greifswald

    Coastal feeling meets cool student city: With slubes you stay right in the heart of Greifswald at the marina overlooking the Ryck River. Directly between Rügen and Usedom, it is not far to the Baltic Sea beach and great windsurfing and sailing locations.

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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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    Hohendorf Castle

    • Am Park, 18445 Hohendorf

    Classic meets modern: a property to touch, relax & enjoy. 26 apartments: with tower. with gallery. Individual. Special. Different.

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  • Bassendorf manor house

    • Bassendorf, 18513 Deyelsdorf

    Charming manor house in the Baltic Sea hinterland with simple guest rooms. The garden of the manor house in baroque style allows a free view into the nature.

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  • 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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    Motorhome parking-Stralsund

    • Boddenweg, 18439 Stralsund

    Be our guest at our motorhome site in Stralsund and get to know AN OLD Hanseatic City of Stralsund, WHICH MAY BE RICH IN FACETS!

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    Schlemmin mustard mill

    • Open today
    • Hauptstraße, 18320 Schlemmin

    In our mustard mill in the beautiful village of Schlemmin we grind unpeeled, not de-oiled mustard in a cold grinding process with a 1000 kg heavy stone mill. Through this particularly gentle traditional grinding process, all essential oils are preserved. In total, about 30 different types of mustard from sweet to spicy, from mild to spicy, from fruity to spicy are produced with love.

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    Vacation cottage Sommer Linden

    • Dorfstrasse, 18513 Deyelsdorf

    The "Sommer Linden" vacation home is a charming villa with historical character. The 100 m² apartment on the upper floor can accommodate up to 8 people and has a spacious garden. Perfectly located opposite a Renaissance castle church, it invites you to enjoy a relaxing vacation.

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  • White bridges

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Küterdamm, 18439 Stralsund

    The White Bridges with the view of the Knieper Pond is the short and idyllic connection between the Tribseer Vorstadt and the old town of Stralsund.

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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 home Seeger promises relaxing vacations, © Christoph Seeger

    Vacation home Seeger

    • Dorfstraße, 17398 Bugewitz

    Close to the Island of Usedom, in idyllic tranquility is the vacation home Seeger. The spacious property and the attractive surroundings promise a relaxing and restful vacation.

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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.