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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.  

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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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    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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  • 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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  • Manor house Neu Wendorf // © Hans-Hellmuth Eben

    Hotel Pension Gutshaus Neu Wendorf

    • Am Gutshaus, 18190 Sanitz OT Neu Wendorf

    Modern tradition meets hospitality. The manor house, built around 1805 on the edge of the Rostock Heath, was lovingly converted by the Eben family into a hotel-guesthouse in 1992, and has been renovated and expanded ever since.

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    Greifswald Information

    • Rathaus / Markt, 17489 Greifswald

    Accommodation service, souvenir sales, ticket service and best advice - the Greifswald information is the best address in the University and Hanseatic city (not only for tourists).

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    Vacation apartments in the brick barn and in the Mus-Hus

    • Kirchsteig, 18469 Starkow

    Four comfortably furnished vacation apartments are available around the Starkow parish garden.

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  • A rarity and unique. A hand knotted fishing rug // © Angelika Michaelis-TVV e.V

    Christophorus Church Kröslin

    • Bahnhofstraße, 17440 Kröslin

    The village of Kröslin is located directly on the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route and the Route of North German Romanticism with a view of the Peene River and the island of Usedom.

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  • Das Stralsunder Theater kann auf eine lange Tradition zurück blicken. // © MV-T

    Theatre Stralsund

    • Open 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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  • Nature and recreation farm Recknitzberg

    • Recknitzberg, 18195 Grammow

    On the approx. 7 ha large area directly at the Recknitz, which is surrounded by meadows and forests, you will find many possibilities to do sports, to enjoy nature and to relax. Your breakfast egg comes from our own chickens and in our own stone oven you can bake bread just the way you like it.

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  • Museum in Prenzlauer Tor-Turm Pasewalk

    • Open today
    • Prenzlauer Straße, 17309 Pasewalk

    The museum in the Prenzlauer Tor tower shows the history of Pasewalk. The city museum is located in parts of the former city fortifications, including the Prenzlauer Tor. On several floors, there is information on prehistory and early history, the city history of Pasewalk and changing art exhibitions.

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  • Die Klinikumskirche auf dem Gelände Krankenhaus West // © Föderverein Klinikumskirche zu Stralsund e.V.

    Stralsund Hospital Church

    • Rostocker Chaussee, 18437 Stralsund

    Chamber concerts are held regularly in the Stralsund hospital church.

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  • "UNS Riems" museum at the cradle of virus research

    • Wiesenweg, 17498 Kowall

    One of the most modern research institutes for animal diseases is located on the small island of Riems between Greifswald and Stralsund. Research into avian flu, for example, is also carried out here. "UNS Riems" is a regional veterinary history museum and is dedicated to the beginnings of research by the founder Friedrich Loeffler.

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  • Guest house Mühlenstein // © JAM GmbH

    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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    Baltic Sea vacation home Richter

    • Mittelweg, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten, Stadt

    Ribnitz-Damgarten with its central location on the Baltic Sea coast is an ideal starting point for your vacation with your family in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Plenty of space for this offers our vacation home with large garden for you and your family.

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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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    St. John's Monastery

    • Schillstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    The monastery of St. Johannis is one of the oldest buildings in Stralsund with a historically grown juxtaposition of different building epochs - the individual phases of the dominant Gothic, Baroque and Classicism.

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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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  • Das Werbefahrad vor der Ferienwohnung "Emma" // © Bärbel Kuhrt

    Vacation apartment "Emma"

    • Dorfstraße, 17111 Siedenbrünzow

    A cozy vacation apartment with partly antique furnishings in the Tollensetal.

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  • Finnhäuser direkt an der Recknitz // © Recknitz Tourist

    Recknitz Tourist Marlow

    • Stralsunder Str., 18337 Marlow

    Year-round rental of comfortable, family-friendly vacation apartments and vacation homes in the bird park region Recknitztal south of the Baltic peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst. Family and senior vacation in a rural area only about 30 minutes by car from the Baltic Sea beaches. ideal for fishing, paddling, cycling, hiking, horseback riding and much more.

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    Skurrileum - Museum of Comic Art

    • Open today
    • Hafenstrasse, 18439 Stralsund

    SKURRILEUM/Museum of Comic Art - Stralsund's hotspot for good humor offers attractive exhibitions with lots of humor

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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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  • Eingang Fuhlendorf, Waldstraße // © TZ Südliche Boddenküste

    Nature experience trail of the Jay Bodstedt

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Waldstraße, 18356 Fuhlendorf

    A riddle must be solved in order to release a small, enchanted boy from his spell. There is a hidden gemstone with a letter board at each of the 7 stations along the nature trail. Watch out, the jay on the information board gives valuable tips.

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    North pier

    • Seestraße, 18439 Stralsund

    450 meters into the Strelasund

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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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  • Im Kletterwald wollen 8 verschiedene Parcours mit über 70 Kletteraufgaben erobert werden // © Sven Lingott / Gut Darß

    Climbing forest Darß

    • Open today
    • Am Wald, 18375 Born a. Darß

    Fast-paced rope rides, wobbly suspension bridges - eight exciting courses with over 70 challenging climbing tasks await you in the Kletterwald Darß. Our climbing forest has everything you need for a great adventure in nature.

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    Zoo Ueckermünde

    • Chausseestraße, 17373 Ueckermünde

    In the zoo of Ueckermünde numerous animals live in naturalistically created compounds. Several Areas can be entered by the visitors, for example the monkey forest, stag garden and the petting enclosure. For children the numerous playing opportunities are interesting. New: wolf area and lagoon aquarium.

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  • Bassendorf Manor House in Trebel Valley // © DOMUSImages

    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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    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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    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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    Holiday Homes near the Beach at the Stettiner Haff

    • Am Kamp, 17375 Mönkebude

    Mönkebude - approved resort - pearl at the 'Stettiner Haff'The more than 750-year-old Mönkebude is an idyllic community, which evolved from a fishermen's village into a well-liked bathing place. Water, sun, fresh air, forrest, beach…

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  • Pfarrhaus Marlow // © Peter Michalik

    Vacation apartment in Marlow rectory

    • Bei der Kirche, 18337 Marlow

    The vicarage is a two-story half-timbered house with a crippled hipped roof and archway from 1822, extensively renovated in 1995. It is located directly opposite the town church of Marlow, built in 1244. The apartment offers about 40 m² of space for 2 to 3 people.

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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.