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Love lantern Ueckermünde

Love lantern Ueckermünde
Couples in love can attach a lock with their name to the love lantern in Ueckermünde's town harbor. All over the world, couples hang small padlocks with their names on bridges, towers and railings as a symbol of their love. Love locks are a custom that is now at home all over the world. As it has now become rampant in some cities, it is even banned in some municipalities. Not so in Ueckermünde! All couples in love have the opportunity to legally attach a lock with their name to the love lantern in the town harbor. In keeping with international tradition, the key is then thrown into the water - so that their love may last forever!

Love lantern Ueckermünde - legally attach love locks in the town harbour

The love lantern in the town harbor of Ueckermünde is a special place for couples in love. Visitors can legally attach a padlock with their name on it - a romantic ritual that is practiced on bridges, towers and railings around the world. In some cities, this custom is now banned because the locks have become too common. In Ueckermünde, however, a special place has been created in the form of a love lantern to allow couples to make this gesture.

A romantic custom with an international tradition

According to international tradition, the key to the love lock is thrown into the water after it has been attached so that love will last forever. An atmospheric experience that can be wonderfully combined with a walk along the town harbor. Ueckermünde is located in the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald, not far from the island of Usedom, and is a charming destination on the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Visit Ueckermünde - romance on the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Whoever visits the love lantern in Ueckermünde can easily combine the town with other excursion destinations in the region. The nearby island of Usedom, historic Greifswald and the Hanseatic city of Stralsund are all within easy reach. With its town harbor and the lagoon, Ueckermünde itself offers a charming backdrop for a romantic trip to the Baltic Sea.