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Heilgeist Church
One of the best-preserved hospital complexes on the southern Baltic Sea coast.
Along with the hospital in Lübeck, the Heilgeist Hospital is one of the best-preserved hospital complexes on the southern Baltic Sea coast. The oldest part of the hospital is the Heilgeist Church. It dates back to the early 15th century. The small, four-bay hall church has a straight choir apse and features a Baroque altarpiece from around 1770. In addition to the west portal, which leads to the waterway, the church has an east portal as well as two doors on the east gallery through which one enters the so-called church corridor. It is formed by two parallel, two-story wings that were added to the church around 1645 and served to house the sick, the infirm, and the elderly. The passage is closed off to the east by a gate that separates the church passage from the rest of the hospital. In 1680, a gallery was built into the church corridor, which served as the model for the colonnade of City Hall. Before 1945, the Heilgeistkirche served as a garrison church and is now used as a place of worship for the St. James parish. The restored church corridor has been converted into apartments.
Heilgeistkirche Stralsund – Gothic Architecture and History on the Baltic Sea
The Heilgeistkirche in Stralsund is the oldest part of one of the best-preserved hospital complexes on the southern Baltic Sea coast—comparable only to the famous hospital in Lübeck. The small, four-bay hall church dates from the early 15th century and features a straight chancel end as well as a Baroque altarpiece from around 1770.
The church passageway and historic longhouses of the Heilgeist Hospital
Particularly worth seeing is the so-called church passage, formed by two parallel two-story longhouses. These were added to the church around 1645 and once served to house the sick, the infirm, and the elderly. In 1680, a gallery was added to the church passageway, which later served as the model for the colonnade of the Stralsund City Hall—an impressive example of how closely urban history and church architecture are intertwined in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Use and Significance of the Heilgeistkirche Today
Before 1945, the Heilgeistkirche served as a garrison church; today it is used as the place of worship for the St. James Parish. The restored church porch has been converted into apartments. Anyone visiting the Hanseatic city of Stralsund—as a starting point for excursions to Rügen, Hiddensee, or the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula—should definitely pay a visit to this historic complex.
Other attractions in Stralsund
Public WC - Town hall cellar
● Stralsund
This public toilet is located on the left-hand side in the Rathauskeller at the Alter Markt. It is not wheelchair accessible as it can only be reached via a staircase. This public toilet is operated by staff present. If you are on the Alter Markt, you will find the toilet on the left-hand side of the town hall. To reach it, go down a flight of stairs. You will find a disabled-accessible entrance in the foyer of the town hall Monday to Friday (not on public holidays). Access is via the north-east passageway - entrance in front of the bust of Gustav Adolf. Saturdays in Quartier 17 - with EURO key Sundays at the Neuer Markt
Fish hall
● Stralsund
The Fischhalle is located directly on Stralsund's harbor island and offers a large selection of fish dishes. We offer a wide variety of smoked fish, marinades and fresh fish. The enormous selection of regional dishes and self-service will delight every fish lover. You can also enjoy large fish baguettes and fish sandwiches, as well as order platters and sandwiches outside the restaurant.
Community garden Stralsund
● Stralsund
The BÜRGERGARTEN Stralsund is a boat rental and small beer garden on the Knieperteich pond Located in the heart of Stralsund, directly on the Knieperteich, you can enjoy the view of the historic old town. Celebrate your party, wedding or company celebration at fair fixed prices. Also ideal for children's birthdays, school enrolment parties or school outings. Rustic pub, marquee and pagodas, barbecue area, bouncy castle, children's carousel and sandpit. Coffee, cake and ice cream, cocktails and shooters, light meals and snacks. Whether a family party or a large event - we offer the space for your ideas.
Events in Stralsund
Today, 05. September 2026, 12:00–22:00
German championship of hobby brewers
● Störtebeker Braumanufaktur
Whether hobby brewers or visitors: everyone comes together on Saturday for the big festival with creative beer competition, food trucks, DJ and award ceremony.
11. September – 13. September 2026
Arts and crafts market Stralsund Alter Markt
● Stralsund Alter Markt
Arts and crafts market
12. September 2026, 19:30–20:30
Organ Concert "750 Years of St. Nikolai"
● St. Nikolai Stralsund
Organ Concert “750 Years of St. Nikolai” with Director of Church Music Matthias Pech (Stralsund) — Music from the Gothic period to the present day
Accommodations auf Rügen
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
"Zur Schaabe" Inn & Pension
● Glowe
"Zur Schaabe" Gasthaus & Pension is located in the beautiful Baltic seaside resort of Glowe in the north-east of the island of Rügen.
AEDENLIFE Hotel & Resort Rügen
● Trent
Welcome to paradise - the barely frequented west of the island of Rügen is the alternative to the lively seaside resorts. The AEDENLIFE Hotel & Resort welcomes you with heavenly tranquillity and an attractive beauty and wellness offer.
ART. Quarter
● Starkow
Do you love long rides in the countryside, idyllic villages, art and culture? Then ART Quartier is the right place for you to enjoy your vacation in a private, informal atmosphere with child and horse.