Haidhof climate forest on Rügen - experience nature & the Baltic Sea

The Haidhof climate forest covers an area of almost one hectare and is made up of red oaks, sweet chestnuts and hazel trees in combination with various woodland edge trees. At several planting events in the fall since 2011, guests and residents have been able to talk to foresters and forest campaigners about the climate forests on the island of Rügen while enjoying children's games, campfires and wild sausages. How to find the Haidhof climate forest The reforestation area is located in the central western part of the island of Rügen between the villages of Gingst and Dreschvitz. You can reach it via the L30. If you are coming from Dreschvitz in the direction of Gingst, turn right shortly before the village of Haidhof in the direction of Güttin. From here, follow the Plattenstraße until you reach the new climate forest. Forest shares for our climate forests Since 2007, over 100 hectares of new, climate change-adapted forest have been planted at 19 different locations in all parts of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The reforestation of these additional areas was financed by "forest shares" from holidaymakers, residents and companies. During planting campaigns for our climate forests, guests can talk to forestry experts and learn exciting details about the forest in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. - More information about the forest share -

Climate forest Haidhof on the Baltic Sea - reforestation on Rügen

The Haidhof climate forest is located in the western part of the island of Rügen, between the villages of Gingst and Dreschvitz. Red oaks, sweet chestnuts and hazel trees grow here on an area of just under one hectare, supplemented by various woodland edge shrubs. The forest is part of a state-wide project in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, which has been creating over 100 hectares of new, climate-adapted forest at 19 locations since 2007.

Planting campaigns and forest shares in the Haidhof climate forest

Since 2011, regular planting campaigns have been taking place in the fall, where holidaymakers and residents get active together with foresters. With children's games, campfires and wild sausages, there is room for discussions about the climate forests on Rügen and the future of the forest on the Baltic coast. The reforestation is financed by so-called forest shares, which can be purchased by holidaymakers, residents and businesses.

How to get to the Haidhof climate forest on Rügen

The reforestation area can be reached via the L30 between Dreschvitz and Gingst. Shortly before Haidhof, turn right towards Güttin and follow the Plattenstraße to the Klimawald. The site is easily accessible by car via the B96 and the Rügen Bridge near Stralsund. The nearest train station is in Bergen auf Rügen, from where you can continue by car or bus in the direction of Gingst.