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AdventureSailing

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Whether a sailing trip to Norway, Rügen, Bornholm or Copenhagen, AbenteuerSegeln will show you the most beautiful places on the European North Sea and the Baltic Sea with one of its modern and safe sailing yachts. For day guests, various sailing trips are offered in Greifswald, which definitely ensure an unforgettable experience in Germany's most beautiful sailing area. The different trips are sailed with two yachts, which are adapted to the respective requirements of the sailing areas. In addition, experienced skippers are on board on all trips and are always available to answer questions about sailing on the sailing trips. Unique sailing adventures on the North Atlantic can be experienced with the aluminum sailing yacht. Sailing to Norway is possible, where there are numerous picturesque fjords, small fishing villages and fantastic anchorages in the middle of the Scandinavian archipelago landscape. The coast in the far north is characterized by numerous glaciers, snow-capped mountain ridges and incomparable flora and fauna. This gives the sailing trips a very special expedition character and makes sailing in Norway an unforgettable adventure. In addition to the fantastic nature, the metropolises of the north, such as Oslo, Bergen or Kristiansand with their characteristic architecture, are of course also worth a visit. Sailing trips on the Baltic Sea make it possible to explore one of the most beautiful sailing areas in Germany on a modern sailing yacht. The Baltic Sea has no tides and offers a varied coastline with numerous small harbors and marinas. This makes it the perfect destination for your sailing trip. The port in Greifswald is the ideal starting point for trips around the island of Rügen, but a day trip to the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm is also possible.

Caspar David Friedrich's Artistic Journey

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Discover the almost authentic scenes depicted by the Greifswald-born artist Caspar David Friedrich. At the vantage points that Friedrich chose as subjects for his works—and which still exist today—you can experience the distinctive atmosphere of his art. The Caspar David Friedrich Art Trail in Greifswald winds through the city of Greifswald and its immediate surroundings. At 15 stops along the way, walkers can explore important places in the painter’s life and career. The journey begins at Lange Straße 57, the painter’s birthplace, and then leads through the historic old town, past the large museum harbor with its many traditional ships, all the way to the ruins of Eldena Abbey. The art trail is easy to explore on foot or by bike. The Caspar David Friedrich Center also offers public guided tours. Tip: The brochure “Caspar David Friedrich: A Walking Tour in His Footsteps in Greifswald” provides detailed information on the painter’s life and work. Available at the Caspar David Friedrich Center, the Greifswald Information Office on the Markt, and the Pomeranian State Museum.

Caspar-David-Friedrich picture path

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Discover the almost authentic motifs of the Greifswald-born artist Caspar David Friedrich. At vantage points that Friedrich chose as motifs for his works and which are still preserved today, you can experience the typical Friedrich atmosphere. The Greifswald Caspar David Friedrich Picture Trail leads through the town of Greifswald and the surrounding area. At 15 stations, walkers can discover important places where the painter lived and worked. The journey begins at Lange Straße 57, the birthplace of the painter, and then leads through the historic old town, past the large museum harbor with its many traditional ships to the ruins of Eldena Abbey. The picture trail is easy to explore on foot or by bike. The Caspar David Friedrich Center also offers public guided tours. Tip: In the brochure "Caspar David Friedrich. A tour in his footsteps in Greifswald" contains detailed information on the life and work of the painter. Available from the Caspar David Friedrich Center, the Greifswald Information Centre on the market square and the Pomeranian State Museum.

Caspar-David-Friedrich picture path

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Discover the almost authentic motifs of the Greifswald-born artist Caspar David Friedrich. At vantage points that Friedrich chose as motifs for his works and which are still preserved today, you can experience the typical Friedrich atmosphere. The Greifswald Caspar David Friedrich Picture Trail leads through the town of Greifswald and the surrounding area. At 15 stations, walkers can discover important places where the painter lived and worked. The journey begins at Lange Straße 57, the birthplace of the painter, and then leads through the historic old town, past the large museum harbor with its many traditional ships to the ruins of Eldena Abbey. The picture trail is easy to explore on foot or by bike. The Caspar David Friedrich Center also offers public guided tours. Tip: In the brochure &bdquo;Caspar David Friedrich. A tour in his footsteps in Greifswald“ contains detailed information on the life and work of the painter. Available from the Caspar David Friedrich Center, the Greifswald Information Office on the market square and the Pomeranian State Museum.

Caspar-David-Friedrich-View

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To this day, the view that Caspar David Friedrich captured in "Meadows near Greifswald" around 1820 remains almost unchanged. The painting with the silhouette of the Hanseatic city behind lush green pastures hangs in the Hamburg Kunsthalle - but the original scene as Caspar David Friedrich saw it can be recreated here in the middle of nature. Although now hidden due to the buildings and vegetation, it is still clearly visible through the church towers of St. Nikolai, St. Jakobi and St. Marien - Caspar David Friedrich's view as he made the sketch for "Meadows near Greifswald". He viewed the silhouette of the Hanseatic city from a north-westerly direction, roughly where the New Cemetery is located today. The resulting painting is world-famous today and is exhibited in the Hamburger Kunsthalle. The lush green meadows outside the city gates, which still serve as pastures, have not changed. The Ryck makes its way through the greenery. Here you can not only enjoy the peace and quiet and the view, but also go for a walk or a short hike. The best way to experience the life and work of the Romantic painter is on the Caspar David Friedrich picture trail in and around his native town of Greifswald. You can get to know the Hanseatic city from a romantic perspective by bike or on foot in the footsteps of Caspar David Friedrich. There are 15 stations with signposts and information boards where you can follow the artistic and romantic path of the most important landscape painter of the Romantic period and be enchanted by him. Stops along the trail include the birthplace, which today houses the Caspar David Friedrich Center, and the Pomeranian State Museum, where numerous original works by the painter can be viewed.

Caspar David Friedrich Center

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The Caspar-David-Friedrich-Zentrum, opened in 2004 in the historic Seifensiederei and expanded in 2011 to include the entire former residential and commercial building of the Friedrich family, commemorates the great painter and greatest son of the city of Greifswald. It is also a museum, documentation and research center. Caspar David Friedrich was born here on September 5, 1774. Visitors can see his father's old soap-making workshop, the family cabinet with the family tree, the Rügen and Eldena rooms with famous motifs from Friedrich's work and the Caspar David Friedrich Gallery. The tour offers comprehensive information on Friedrich's origins, career and creative style as well as on the history of the Friedrich family and their home and business premises, which is also the subject of a long-term research project by the Caspar David Friedrich Society. Changing exhibitions of contemporary art in the Caspar David Friedrich Gallery bear witness to the enduring fascination and impact of Friedrich's work and historical Romanticism. Thanks to its location in the heart of Greifswald's old town, the center is a particularly attractive destination for anyone who wants to follow in the artist's footsteps in his hometown. In the immediate vicinity is St. Nikolai Cathedral, where Caspar David Friedrich was baptized, and it is only a few minutes' walk to the Pomeranian State Museum with its original Friedrich paintings.

Co-working space in Greifswald

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Comfortable and productive working in a co-working space in the heart of Greifswald. Ideal for travelers looking for a flexible and comfortable workplace. Fast Wi-Fi, quiet workspaces and an inspiring community. Spend your vacation in Greifswald and still stay productive thanks to the co-working space. The centrally located office offers everything you need to work effectively while enjoying the beauty of this charming city. The highlights Flexible workstations: Choice between fixed desks and flexible workspaces, depending on your needs. Good equipment Comfortable furniture, fast Wi-Fi and modern technology ensure a pleasant working environment. Central location The co-working space is located at Schützenstraße 9, right in the heart of Greifswald. Perfectly accessible and surrounded by cafés, restaurants and cultural sights. Inspiring community Network with other creative minds, freelancers and entrepreneurs. Exchange ideas and benefit from a dynamic network. Flexible booking options Whether for a few hours, days or weeks - flexible booking models are offered to suit your stay. Peace and productivity The quiet working environment is ideal for focusing and working productively while experiencing the relaxed atmosphere of Greifswald.

St. Nicholas Cathedral, Greifswald

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Greifswald Cathedral is one of the most beautiful religious buildings in northern Germany. With its 100-meter-high tower, it towers over the Hanseatic city of Greifswald. From the tower gallery, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view all the way to the island of Rügen. The slender Baroque onion dome with two lanterns replaced the Gothic spire in 1652. The University of Greifswald was founded in St. Nikolai in 1456. Today, it is, among other things, the venue for the Greifswald Bach Week. Protestant Cathedral, first mentioned in a document in 1280, a nine-and-a-half-bay-long brick basilica with a three-sided choir, a chapel annex, and a sacristy on the north side, built in the first half of the 15th century incorporating the predecessor building, a five-bay, three-nave brick hall church; expanded around 1400 to include a four-and-a-half-bay choir and a surrounding ring of chapels. The painter Caspar David Friedrich made the church in his hometown world-famous. It was not until the seat of the bishop of the Pomeranian Evangelical Church was moved from Stettin to Greifswald in 1947 that the parish church became a cathedral. Particularly striking is the tower, which tapers upward, featuring an onion dome and four corner towers. The Greifswald Bach Weeks are held annually in the light-filled basilica.

Icebreaker Pomeria

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The icebreaker Pomeria has a long history. Built 100 years ago as a tugboat and icebreaker for the Szczecin Lagoon, it is now a floating pub in the Greifswald Museum Harbor.

Fallada House

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The Fallada House is located in the Hanseatic city of Greifswald. The birthplace of the writer Hans Fallada (1893–1947) in Greifswald is now home to the Pomeranian Literary Society.

Catch tower Greifswald

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This building was part of the medieval fortifications that once surrounded Greifswald. The Fangenturm was first mentioned in the town register in 1329 as "Vangentorm". After the fortifications in the area of the Schützenwall were levelled in the 18th century and the Hansering was built in the 1970s, the 13.50-metre-high tower was preserved as a rudiment. Later, when the building no longer met the requirements as a powder tower, the city leased it to the university in 1775, which used the tower as an observatory for a while due to its height and location on the edge of the city. The battlements were not added until the middle of the 19th century, when the Fangenturm was even used as a public toilet. After extensive conservation and renovation work in the 1990s, the harbour master of the museum harbour was able to move into his office on the first floor. He has organizational responsibility for the harbour with over 50 berths, which are reserved exclusively for seaworthy traditional ships.

Photo school Greifswald

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Learn professional photography in Greifswald and Western Pomerania - in group courses and individual coaching sessions for all age groups and different levels. At the Greifswald Photo School, participants learn everything to do with photography: technical basics, image composition, analog photography, portrait and landscape photography, photography with a smartphone and much more. In addition to the planned group courses, there is also the option of individual one-to-one or group courses to meet the specific needs of course participants. Tailor-made courses can also be held for school classes, travel groups or teams. The courses are very flexible and can be held anywhere in the Vorpommern region.

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