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.  

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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    Floating Houses at the Baltic Sea Resort

    • Hafenstraße, 17440 Kröslin

    Floating houses at the Baltic Sea Resort in Kröslin

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    Natural Harbor Krummin

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Dorfstraße, 17440 Krummin

    The natural harbor lies north of the island Usedom.

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    Manor house Battinsthal

    • Parkstraße, 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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  • "Gesundhaus Klatschmohn"

    • Ahlbecker Weg, 17375 Rieth

    Holiday for health and recreation. Sleep heavenly in cozy apartments and enjoy the healthy vegetarian and vegan cuisine of the house.

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  • Touch model Stralsund

    • Alter Markt, 18439 Stralsund

    The bronze model in front of the town hall on the Neuer Markt shows the old town island of Stralsund.

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    Cottages at the swan pond

    • Vorwerk, 17440 Lassan

    Three comfortably and cozily furnished thatched cottages and the garden house are situated in an enchanted, over 6,000 m² park-like garden with a pond. The peaceful ensemble is surrounded by a natural stone wall - a paradise for your time out.

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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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    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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  • Pomeranian State Museum

    • Open today
    • 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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  • Log Cabin in Eichhof-Vorpommern

    • Straße der Einheit, 17379 Wilhelmsburg

    One of the last log cabins stands in Eichhof near Wilhelmsburg at the large Friedländer Wiese. In the years between 1997 and 2000, the monument was restored in accordance with the preservation order. Today it can be visited and freshly baked cake is served in the log cabin café.

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    Horse Lake Ranch

    • Parkstrasse, 18317 Neuendorf

    Western-style vacation resort with ranch houses, FEWOs, campsite, camper+caravan, tippi

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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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  • 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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    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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  • 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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    Toy Museum Peenemünde

    • Open today
    • Museumsstraße, 17449 Peenemünde

    Experience the toy museum in Peenemünde with its interesting toys and enchanting children's and fairytale worlds!

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    Viewing platform Fleethof

    • 17099 Fleethof

    Viewing platform Fleethof

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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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    Parish Church Greifswald-Wiek

    • Kirchstraße, 17493 Greifswald

    In the parish church Greifswald Wieck concerts of the Greifswalder Bachwoche take place.

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  • Caspar David Friedrich Center

    • Open today
    • Lange Straße, 17489 Greifswald

    The Caspar-David-Friedrich-Zentrum, opened in 2004 in the historic Seifensiederei and expanded in 2011 to include the entire former residential and commercial building of the Friedrich family, commemorates the great painter and greatest son of the city of Greifswald. It is also a museum, documentation and research center. Caspar David Friedrich was born here on September 5, 1774.

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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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    Trebel Valley Alpacas

    • Dorow, 18513 Grammendorf

    Here you will find everything about alpaca breeding, alpaca bedding, alpaca rugs, alpaca clothing and other alpaca products as well as alpaca walks.

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    Playing card factory museum workshop

    • Open 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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    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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  • 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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    Greifswald museum shipyard

    • Salinenstraße, 17489 Greifswald

    The last historic shipyard in Greifswald is somewhat hidden on the northern side of the Ryck and was founded in 2001 as a self-help shipyard for owners of historic ships.

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  • Naval museum Stralsund

    • Zur Sternschanze, 18439 Stralsund

    The naval museum is located on the peninsula Dänholm.

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    Church Groß Mohrdorf

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • An der Kirche, 18445 Groß Mohrdorf

    Protestant parish office (Prohn and Groß Mohrdorf)

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  • OZEANEUM Stralsund

    • Open today
    • Hafenstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    With its five exhibitions and 46 aquariums, the OZEANEUM Stralsund invites you on an extraordinary underwater journey beneath the northern seas. Visit Humboldt penguins on the roof terrace, "Niki" the female sand tiger shark in the 2.6-million-litre pool "Open Atlantic" and the giants of the sea - real life replicas of whales.

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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 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.