Real Estate Market Greifswald & Umgebung
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Caspar David Friedrich's Artistic Journey
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 Art Trail in Greifswald – In the Footsteps of the Romantic Artist
The Caspar David Friedrich Art Trail in Greifswald connects the most important places where the famous painter lived and worked on a varied circular route through the city and its immediate surroundings. At 15 stops along the way, visitors can experience the places that Friedrich once chose as subjects for his works—many of which have remained virtually unchanged to this day and convey the characteristic atmosphere of his paintings.
15 stops from his birthplace to the Eldena monastery ruins
The trail begins on Lange Straße, at the artist’s birthplace, and leads through Greifswald’s historic old town, past the expansive Museum Harbor with its traditional ships, all the way to the romantic ruins of Eldena Abbey. The art trail can be easily explored on foot or by bike—ideal for an active outing in the Baltic Sea region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which offers destinations such as Stralsund, Rügen, and Fischland-Darß-Zingst in addition to Greifswald.
Guided tours and brochure for the Caspar David Friedrich Art Trail
Those who would like to learn more about the painter’s life and work can take part in public guided tours offered by the Caspar David Friedrich Center. The brochure “Caspar David Friedrich: A Tour in His Footsteps in Greifswald” also offers detailed background information and is available at the Caspar David Friedrich Center, the Greifswald Information Office on the Markt, and the Pomeranian State Museum.
Other attractions in Greifswald
Caspar David Friedrich Center
● Greifswald
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.
Nautic VR - Experience virtual reality
● Greifswald
At Nautic-VR you can explore virtual reality together with your friends! So put on your goggles and off you go! Nautic-VR is the only VR arcade in Western Pomerania! Here you can immerse yourself in the wonderful world of virtual reality together with friends in a cozy atmosphere. Whether big or small, there is something for everyone here. For example, you can take a look at the solar system, view an original 16th century knight's castle or marvel at works of art from past eras. For more action, try controlling a giant robot, chasing cute orcs or escaping from a dungeon!
Church of St. Jacobi Greifswald
● Greifswald
St. Jacob's Church, dedicated to the patron saint of fishermen, was first mentioned by name in 1280. The brick church consists of a three-aisled hall and the somewhat narrower square west tower. Until a fire in 1955, the originally taller tower still had a half-timbered top, which was not restored when the tower roof was reconstructed.
Events in Greifswald
25. June 2026, 19:00–21:00
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival: THOMANERCHOR Leipzig
● Dom St. Nikolai Greifswald
From Bach to today
03. July – 04. July 2026
ELDENA JAZZ EVENINGS GREIFSWALD
● Klosterruine Eldena
Top-class jazz in the magical atmosphere of old walls and trees in the Eldena monastery ruins.
04. July 2026, 10:30–17:00
4th Greifswald Circulum
● Innenstadt
Street theater and variety show in Greifswald's city center
Accommodations auf Greifswald & Umgebung
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
"Prince Jaromar" Hotel Resort & Spa
● Thiessow
In the middle of the UNESCO biosphere reserve Süd-Ost-Rügen, directly on the beach, you will find our private 4-star wellness hotel.
Aeronauticon
● Anklam
Everything that flies - from seeds to high-tech airplanes - is the subject of the Aeronauticon, a museum park for looking, playing and learning at Anklam airfield.
Akzent Waldhotel Göhren
● Göhren
The sea is at your feet with us!