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Old market

Old market
The heart of the city! With a single panoramic view, 800 years of history come to life here. Here, in the heart of the old town, architectural monuments from the Hanseatic, Swedish, Prussian and more recent periods stand side by side. The architecture of the Middle Ages and the Baroque period meets the "new objectivity" of the early 20th century and the prefabricated buildings of the GDR era. This is also where the city's landmark - the town hall ensemble - presents itself from its most impressive side. The unique façade of the town hall and the mighty Nikolaikirche church right next to it are best viewed and, of course, photographed from the Alter Markt. The water surface with its meter-high fountain, directly on the pavement of the Old Market Square, is a magical attraction for children on hot summer days and provides amusing entertainment for restaurant guests and passers-by.

Old Market Stralsund - where Hanseatic pride and city history meet

The Old Market in Stralsund is considered the heart of the old town and is one of the most impressive town squares on the entire German Baltic coast. Around 800 years of the town's history come to life here in a single panoramic view: Monuments from the Hanseatic, Swedish, Prussian and more recent periods stand side by side and tell of the eventful eras of this UNESCO World Heritage city.

The town hall ensemble and St. Nicholas Church - Stralsund's landmarks

The city's landmark can be experienced in all its glory from the Alter Markt: The unique façade of the town hall, one of the most important brick buildings in northern Germany, and the mighty St. Nicholas Church right next to it together form an impressive ensemble. The architecture of the Middle Ages and Baroque meets the New Objectivity of the early 20th century and the prefabricated construction of the GDR era - an architectural juxtaposition that is second to none.

Meeting place for families and visitors on the Alter Markt

On hot summer days, the cobbled square is transformed into a popular meeting place: a meter-high fountain in the middle of the pavement attracts children almost magically, while restaurant guests and passers-by relax and watch the hustle and bustle. Anyone traveling to the Baltic Sea region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - whether as a starting point for a trip to Rügen, Fischland-Darß-Zingst or Greifswald - should definitely plan a visit to the Old Market.