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St. John's Church in Rerik
One of the state’s gems of Brick Gothic architecture is the parish church in the Baltic Sea resort of Rerik, which was built between 1250 and 1270.
St. John’s Church in Rerik is an early Gothic structure from the second half of the 13th century. Built on a fieldstone base, the brick building is a two-bay hall church with a square choir. The four-gabled tower is topped by an octagonal spire. Among the oldest furnishings are the altar shrine, the triumphal cross, and an early Gothic granite baptismal font. The colorful paintings, which extend throughout the entire interior, from the chancel to the nave, are particularly striking. The church painter Hinrich Grewe created these in 1668. Between 1970 and 1976, his work was uncovered and restored. During the restoration, remnants of a Gothic painting from the 13th century were uncovered. The renowned German painter and object artist of international standing, Prof. Günther Uecker, had his specially created work “Spirale” auctioned off in 2012 to benefit the church in Rerik. The proceeds were originally intended to be used to recast a bell destroyed during the war. In fact, two new bells were consecrated at Easter 2013. Both bells were artistically designed by Uecker. Now three bells ring again in St. John’s Church in Rerik. Also worth seeing are the large organ with 1,056 pipes, the baptismal angel from the mid-18th century that is still in use today, and a four-part hourglass used to measure the length of sermons. Climb the 89 steps up the church tower, from which you’ll have a sweeping view of Rerik, the Salzhaff, and the Baltic Sea.
St. John’s Church in Rerik – an early Gothic gem on the Baltic Sea coast
St. John’s Church in Rerik is one of the most remarkable examples of Brick Gothic architecture in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Built between 1250 and 1270, the brick structure rises above a fieldstone base as a two-bay hall church with a square choir. The characteristic four-gabled tower is topped by an octagonal spire and is visible from afar—a striking landmark of the Baltic Sea resort of Rerik.
Medieval murals and historic furnishings
Inside the church, the colorful wall paintings immediately catch the eye, extending from the chancel into the nave. The church painter Hinrich Grewe created them in 1668. During a comprehensive restoration between 1970 and 1976, remnants of 13th-century Gothic murals were also uncovered. Among the oldest furnishings are an altar shrine, a triumphal cross, and an early Gothic granite baptismal font. Also particularly worth seeing are a baptismal angel from the mid-18th century, a large organ with 1,056 pipes, and a historic four-part hourglass used to measure the length of sermons.
Günther Uecker and the new bells of the church in Rerik
A special story connects the church with the internationally renowned German artist Prof. Günther Uecker. In 2012, he had a work titled “Spirale” auctioned off specifically to benefit the church. The proceeds made it possible to purchase two new bells, which Uecker himself designed artistically and which were consecrated at Easter 2013. Since then, three bells have once again been ringing in the tower of St. John’s Church in Rerik.
View from the church tower over Rerik, the Salzhaff, and the Baltic Sea
Those who climb the 89 steps of the church tower are rewarded with a sweeping panoramic view over Rerik, the Salzhaff, and the Baltic Sea. The church is thus not only a cultural monument in the heart of the town but also offers one of the most beautiful vantage points in the region—comparable to the views from church towers in other historic Baltic Sea cities such as Wismar, Stralsund, or Greifswald.
Other attractions in Rerik
Oceanblue Watersports
● Rerik
Our greatest reward is your joy! Fast learning success on the kite, through individual support. We are a kitesurfing school that has found its home in the beautiful Baltic seaside resort of Rerik. Our home spot in Rerik is so well located that a nice kitesurfing session is possible in almost all wind directions. Otherwise we switch to a nearby kitespot. Our training area, the Salzhaff, is of course shallow everywhere, which makes for wonderful training and eliminates many risks. Perfect for learning to kite, but also for advanced riders to try out their first jumps and new tricks. In addition, the open side of the Baltic Sea near Rerik and Kühlungsborn offers fantastic opportunities for wave lovers and safe kiters to really let off steam. NEW LOCATIONS - EXPANDED OFFER: We can now also be found in Kühlungsborn Ost in the harbor directly on the pier in front of the harbor house with a water sports station. We also have a station in Meschendorf (near Rerik) at the Ostseecamp Seeblick campsite. We now offer a comprehensive range of water sports at all locations (Rerik, Kühlungsborn Ost, Meschendorf). We offer windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddling, XXL SUP, light SUP, surfing and longboarding for all skill levels. Sit-on-top kayaks can also be hired from us. Our area offers both the open Baltic Sea side for exploring and the beginner/family-friendly sheltered bay of the Salzhaff. The kayaks can be hired by the hour, day or week. Quality, safety and fun are our top priorities. We attach great importance to individual support in order to bring you closer to your desired destination as quickly as possible. We look forward to welcoming you to our kite school!
Schmiedeberg
● Rerik
The Schmiedeberg is a popular vantage point on the beach in Rerik. The Schmiedeberg rises up proudly on Rerik beach. It is the remains of an old Slavic castle rampart from the 8th century. A large part of it fell victim to a storm surge in 1872. Alongside Cape Arkona, the Schmiedeberg is the only known castle rampart directly on the Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Today, the Schmiedeberg is a popular excursion destination. Visitors are rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view of the Salzhaff, the Wustrow peninsula and the Baltic Sea. There is a small, airy pavilion where you can recover from the exertions of the climb and enjoy the view.
Spa administration Rerik
● Rerik
The Kurverwaltung am Salzhaff welcomes you to the Baltic seaside resort of Rerik. In the Baltic seaside resort of Rerik, you can relax in unspoiled nature at any time of year, follow in the footsteps of the past, go swimming, do sport or take long walks along the cliffs. A wide range of vacation apartments and hotels in the Baltic seaside resort of Rerik and its surroundings will make your booking a pleasure. Rerik means a family vacation where everyone in the family can enjoy a vacation. Whether you prefer to conquer the playgrounds together, discover fossils on the beach or the vacation children play and do handicrafts in the Kids Club - a colorful program of events is offered to all guests. The resort administration can help you find accommodation, leisure activities and events. You can also buy souvenirs here.
Events in Rerik
01. July – 26. August 2026
Kinder(t)raum - family time in the Kösterschün
● Haus der Begegnung "Kösterschün"
Open family activities for crafting, playing and relaxing - regardless of the weather and without any program constraints.
05. July – 04. September 2026
Exhibition - Reinhard Kloß
● Heimatmuseum Rerik
Rostock artist captures the northern German atmosphere in his artworks
13. July – 24. August 2026
Time out for children - discover, create & breathe deeply
● Haus der Begegnung "Kösterschün"
Open vacation offer for children with nature impulses, creative ideas, movement and moments of peace.
Accommodations auf Wismar & Nordwestmecklenburg
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
A-ROSA Ostseehotel Kühlungsborn
● Ostseebad Kühlungsborn
A-ROSA Ostseehotel Kühlungsborn - your vacation hotel in the first row with the restaurant Kiek in, the bar Rondo and the year-round heated indoor and outdoor pool in the SPA-ROSA on 950 square meters.
Alpaca farm on the Iserberg
● Hamberge
The alpaca farm is located in idyllic Hamberge at the end of the village. Our fascinating animals enchant all guests and vacationers!
Old Büdnerei Kühlungsborn
● Kühlungsborn
Store - café - vacation. All this awaits you in the old Büdnerei in Kühlungsborn on the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast.