Barth
26 Places of interest - 12 Events
Current events
Tomorrow, 07. May 2026, 13:00–15:00
Guided tour of the St. Marien church library
📍 Barther Kirchenbibliothek
The Bibliotheca Bardensi, once the most important "information center" in the city, is now a unique traditional library. With valuable prints and manuscripts from the late Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, it is considered an exceptional cultural monument and offers rare, partly unexplored material for science.
08. May 2026, 16:00–09:00
29th Barth buoy removal
📍 Festplatz Trebin am Theater
The barrel knocking is one of the oldest customs in the region. It is a competition that is usually held on horseback. A hanging wooden barrel decorated with leaves and ribbons is knocked out of the bottom, staves etc. with a club as it is ridden underneath. The riders compete to be crowned king of the barrel, staves or floor - this remains the case until the next barrel is knocked off.
08. May 2026, 16:00–00:00
Bicycle barrel racking
📍 Festplatz Trebin am Theater
After a parade of the teams through the town, women and men will smash a wooden barrel with clubs in two separate lanes while riding through on bicycles. The ground, pole and barrel kings are determined, followed by an award ceremony and disco for everyone in the marquee.
16. May 2026, 17:00–17:00
Comedy Theater - Not lying is no solution either
📍 Vineta-Bürgerhaus
"Honesty is the best policy", as the saying goes. But adult education teachers Paula and Konstanze are moving with the times and say: "What's the point if something lasts a long time but causes a lot of problems? Why should we have to deal with uncomfortable truths when you can even become president of the USA as a professional liar? Lying is wonderfully versatile! It brings success, protects friendships and makes life easier. It even boosts self-confidence and, in times of dire need, you can even lie to yourself.
17. May 2026, 09:00–09:00
International Museum Day at the Barth Bible Center
📍 Bibelzentrum Barth
free admission to the Bible Center
17. May 2026, 09:00–09:00
International Museum Day at the Windjammer Museum
📍 Windjammer-Museum Barth
free admission to the museum
20. May 2026, 13:00–13:00
Garden tour through the Bible garden
📍 Bibelzentrum Barth
The Barth Bible Center offers regular guided tours of its Bible garden and invites anyone interested to take a special walk through nature, history and culture. Around 150 plants that have played a role in texts, stories and sayings for centuries grow in the spacious garden. Many of them are known from the Bible, while others surprise visitors with their symbolic meaning or fascinating origins. During the tour, participants learn interesting facts about the plants, their names, their former use and their significance in history and everyday life.
20. May 2026, 15:00–15:00
Watercoloring with joy
📍 kunstvoll - Die Galerie für Jedermann
Painting with watercolors is very versatile. You can learn and deepen the different techniques in this course. You will be amazed at how different maritime motifs - landscapes, places or architecture - can be created and what effect they have.
20. May 2026, 15:00–18:00
Watercoloring with joy
📍 Galerie Kunstvoll Barth
Watercolor course
22. May 2026, 15:00–16:00
Art:Open 2026 - Barth as host of the central collective exhibition
📍 Vineta-Bürgerhaus
At Whitsun, Barth becomes the meeting place for the art scene in Western Pomerania. As part of Kunst:Offen 2026, the town is presenting the central collective exhibition with around 50 works by regional artists in the Vineta Bürgerhaus.
23. May 2026, 08:00–16:00
Studio Sabine Knapp
📍 Atelier Sabine Knapp
Art:Open 2026 in Western Pomerania
23. May 2026, 08:00–16:00
Art:Open 2026 with Bettina Follenius in the Papierkiste Barth
📍 Papierkiste
From May 23 to 25, 2026, KunstOffen invites you to discover studios throughout Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Bettina Follenius' creative workshop "Papierkiste" will be opening its doors in Barth. Visitors can expect experimental paper art, handmade artists' books and exciting insights into creative work with paper.
Places of interest
Aristocratic Fräuleinstift
📍 Barth
The baroque building complex of the Adligen Fräuleinstift was built between 1733 and 1741 and was founded by the Swedish Queen Ulrike Eleonore. The Adlige Fräuleinstift was founded in 1733 under the self-designation "Bahrtisches Closter"; another contemporary designation is "Adliges Jungfrauenkloster". However, it was not a convent, but a foundation for the care of unmarried daughters, mainly from aristocratic families in the region. Similar institutions existed in Bergen auf Rügen, Stralsund (former St. Annen and Brigitten Convent), Ribnitz (former Poor Clares Convent, now the Amber Museum) and numerous other places. They emerged from monasteries that were dissolved during the Reformation. In many cases, the nuns living here came from families who destined their unmarried daughters for the clergy, as it was not possible for them to remain in the family for economic reasons. With the introduction of the Reformation and the dissolution of the monasteries, this option was no longer available. One solution was to convert the monasteries into secular abbeys. While entry into the monasteries was associated with the taking of vows as a lifelong decision, the nuns did not take any vows. They could leave the convent without special permission in the event of marriage or for other personal reasons. Although life in the convent was subject to strict rules, it was possible to leave the grounds during the day, there were vacations and the possibility of being absent for a maximum of three months each year upon request. A prioress monitored compliance with the monastery rules; the first head of the monastery was Philipina Luise von Wackenitz with the rank of abbess. There was no predecessor institution in Barth, as no monasteries were founded in the town according to the regulations of 1255 (town foundation and early town history of Barth). The path to the foundation of the noble Barth monastery was cleared in 1726 after the Swedish King Frederick, with the direct involvement of Queen Ulrika Eleonora, donated the land and the existing remains of Barth Castle to the knighthood and granted permission to fell timber in the royal forest on the Darß. The monastery was thus located on the site that had been the location of the town quarters of the Princes of Rügen and later the Dukes of Pomerania (Jaromar II, Barnim XIII) since around 1255. The first conventuals moved into the buildings on August 3, 1733. Each convent lady, unmarried and therefore unprovided for women, was provided with an apartment with four rooms, adjoining rooms and a garden plot. There were fixed salaries to ensure their upkeep. As a rule, the right to later entry into the convent was purchased at birth, but by no means all those entitled to it ever made use of it. After the Second World War, the nuns found themselves in a difficult situation. Refugees had to be accommodated in the buildings and with the land reform they lost the estates from which the convent had acquired part of its income. The nuns had to temporarily leave their home, but were soon able to return. In May 1948, the convent was dissolved and passed to the church. In 1974, the buildings were handed over to the town, in 1978 the last nun, Anna-Louise von Stumpfeld, left the premises, the last prioress, Katharina von Hagenow (1882-1952) was buried in the Barth cemetery; the Barth grammar school (Uhlenflucht 5) is named after her. The building complex of the monastery is a three-winged complex made of plastered bricks. The elongated main building consists of a raised central section with a broad central risalit with a triangular gable and bell tower. Ten-axis building sections with high mansard roofs adjoin on both sides. There are also two nine-axis wings enclosing the courtyard on three sides. The entire building complex is surrounded by an unrendered brick wall with a round-arched gateway with a crowned Swedish royal coat of arms and the reconstructed gatekeeper's house next to it. From 1985 to 1994, some parts of the building housed a kindergarten. Since 2001, age-appropriate apartments and rooms for exhibitions and cultural events have been set up in the complex, which has been renovated in accordance with the preservation order. The two-winged baroque complex is the only Swedish foundation on German soil.
AnchorDog
📍 Barth
Dog accessories, food, toppings, barf, healthy dog food, accessories, cuddly cushions, leashes, collars, towels and much more for the dog Decoration, souvenirs, T-shirts, decoration for vacation homes, earrings and much more.
Art Club Martin Panteleev e.V.
📍 Barth
Dear friends of the Barth Chamber Music Days, I am delighted to finally be back in Barth to present you with fantastic artists and wonderful classical music. In recent years I have made music in many countries, seen new places, found new emotions and inspirations. But this great atmosphere that we have created together with the Art Club and with all of you is something very special that I have never experienced anywhere else. I am really happy to welcome you to the Chamber Music Days 2024. It will once again be a feast for the soul, I can promise you that. Sincerely, Martin Panteleev
Barther Bodden observation tower Barther Oie
📍 Barth
In the middle of the Barther Bodden landscape you have a great view over the Bodden and the Barther Oie, which serves as a roosting and breeding area for cranes and many other birds.
Barther Strom observation tower
📍 Barth
Enjoy the wonderful view of the evening sun and the magnificent Bodden landscape.
Backfisch Udo - Barth
📍 Barth
Fish sandwich snack from the "MS Krabbe"
Barth beard
📍 Barth
On the harbor forecourt, the large Barth beard welcomes the arriving ships and, of course, the guests ashore. A great photo spot.
Barth Buchholz organ
📍 Barth
In 2021, the Barth Buchholz organ celebrated its 200th birthday in St. Marien Barth. The impressive instrument attracts hundreds of guests to St. Mary's Church every year for the famous summer concerts. An organ was mentioned for St. Mary's Church Barth as early as 1451, which was rebuilt and extended in 1597 by the Stralsund master organ builder Nikolaus Maaß. Even though it was repaired and modified by Christian Kindt, also from Stralsund, from 1785, it soon no longer met the requirements of the time. Above all, the transfer of Western Pomerania to Prussia in 1815 created a climate for radical changes. The Berlin firm of Carl August Buchholz (1796-1884) was commissioned to build a new organ in Barth. The contract was signed on July 12, 1819, all parts of the organ were completed on February 18, 1821 and it was handed over to the congregation on August 31, 1821. Later, several modifications and extensions were carried out by the Grüneberg organ building workshop in Szczecin. In 1917, a large proportion of the pewter pipes had to be given away for war purposes and were later replaced by zinc pipes. The organ case was made in Barth. The organ façade in its present form was also created after 1856 in connection with a thorough redesign of the church's interior. A last major repair was carried out in 1964 by a company from Görlitz. Between 2001 and 2003, the organ underwent a complete and extensive restoration. The organs in the church in Tribsees (1831) and the Nikolai Church in Stralsund (1841) also originate from the workshop of C. A. Buchholz. The Barth organ has the following specification: HauptwerkOberwerkSmall pedal Pricipal 16Principal 8Principal 16 Quintatön 16Bordun 16Subbass 16 Principal 8Gedact 8Gemshorn 8 Reed flute 8Salicional 8Octava 4 Viola da gamba 8Octava 4Nasard 5 1/3 Nasard 5 1/3Rohrflöte 4Waldflöte 2 Octava 4Fugara 4Trombone 16 Gemshorn 4Nasard 2 2/3Conetta 4 Superoctava 2Flageolet 2 Fifth 2 2/3Larigot 1 1/3Big pedal Third 1 3/5Decima quinta 1Violone 16 Cornet 4foldMixur 4foldVioloncello 8 ProgressionBassoon 6Big Nasard 10 2/3 Harmonica 3-5 bassoon 8 / Hautbois 8Contra trombone 32 Trumpet 8 from c Bassoon 8 Trumpet 8 Manual coupler, stop valve to HW, OW, small pedal and large pedal Lit.: Die Buchholzorgel in Sankt Marien, Barth. Commemorative publication on the occasion of the re-dedication after completion of the restoration on August 31, 2003.
Belly boat rental
📍 Barth
Many years of experience and a professional approach: This is what characterizes Belly Boot Verleih. Convince yourself of our in-depth knowledge and individual service! Our advantages at a glance: Fishing with a belly boat is an exciting and sporty way to pursue your hobby, is a very active way of fishing, whereby you can chase the fish by steering with your fins. After a brief introduction, anyone can enjoy the advantages of a belly boat. offers a great advantage over bank anglers, you are flexible and can fish in places where most people have to pass. Fishing on the Baltic Sea is particularly fun. There is almost nothing more exciting than catching a big fish with a belly boat. In order to be successful in our region, I offer guided fishing trips on request. Here, users benefit from my many years of experience in the sport of fishing with a belly boat, as well as my precise local knowledge and location of the catchable fishing grounds on Fischland-Darß-Zingst. You should always keep your distance from our competitors. Otherwise you or your bait will end up in the net. The guided fishing tours extend along the Baltic Sea coast, from Zingst to Dierhagen. Depending on the season, sea trout, salmon, perch, garfish and cod are caught here. Other fishing areas include the Darßer Bodden chain. The main target fish there are zander and pike. You can also obtain fishing permits and fishing tackle from us. For the area Fischland Darß Zingst I offer myself as an experienced fishing guide from 50,00 Euro.
Belly boat rental
📍 Barth
Experience the fascination of fishing in a particularly active and sporty way! Belly boat hire offers you the opportunity to chase after fish at eye level. Steering with fins gives you maximum flexibility and allows you to reach hotspots that remain out of reach for bank anglers. Whether you're a beginner or a pro: after a short briefing, everyone is ready for an adventure on the water. For maximum fishing success, owner and expert [insert name if known] offers you exclusive, guided fishing tours on the Baltic Sea coast (from Zingst to Dierhagen) and in the Darß Bodden chain. Benefit from many years of experience, in-depth local knowledge and discover the best fishing grounds for sea trout, salmon, perch, zander and pike. Our service is rounded off by the sale of fishing licenses and suitable accessories. We stand for individual advice and a professional approach to make your fishing trip in the Fischland-Darß-Zingst region an unforgettable experience.
Fuchsberg observation tower
📍 Barth
Fuchsberg observation tower There is a real insider tip right on the Bodden: from Barthestraße, follow the cycle path through the industrial estate to the large meadow on Fuchsberg. There you will find the remains of an old bunker. Behind it, a forest path leads to a high seat from which you have a wonderful panoramic view of the Bodden.
Barth Bible Center
📍 Barth
Experience exhibition on the Bible - with the Barth Bible from 1588 as the most prominent representative, a Bible garden and Christian rose garden. State-recognized place of learning with various cultural and educational events for all interested parties. Information on accessibility Parking for people with disabilities is available Building is steplessly accessible All rooms that can be used by guests are accessible without steps or via an elevator 81 cm minimum width of all passages/doors (exception: in the Scriptorium exhibition room and in the Reformation exhibition room) WC for people with disabilities is available Assistance dogs are welcome Guided tours for people with disabilities are offered