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Caspar-David-Friedrich picture path
📍 Greifswald
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-View
📍 Greifswald
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
📍 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.
Co-working space in Greifswald
📍 Greifswald
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.
Commandantenhus
📍 Stralsund
The Commandantenhus was built when Stralsund was still Swedish. It is located on the Old Market Square. The Commandant's House was built in 1748-51 as one of the Swedish government buildings. It served as the administrative headquarters of the garrison commander. From 1950 to 1990, the building was used by the military for cultural purposes and was renovated in 2002 / 2003 after a long period of vacancy. A replica of the coat of arms in the gable triangle, which had been removed in the 1950s, was reattached to the Commandant's House in 2003.
Church of Thanksgiving in Sehlen
📍 Bergen OT Sehlen
The Dankeskirche is a church building dating from 1866 in the municipality of Sehlen on the island of Rügen. The neo-Gothic brick church was built in 1866 and is situated on a hill surrounded by a cemetery. It is 18.50 m long, 11.80 m wide and 12 m high up to the ridge, which is topped by 7 m by the slender, four-storey west tower with a simple saddle roof. The hall-like nave is adjoined by a polygonal apse. The choir and nave are dominated by sturdy buttresses. The high, large pointed arch windows end at the height of the galleries, which run around the nave on three sides. The new congregation room, which was separated from the nave by a glass wall and door in 1993/94 and is located under the gallery, where the organ is also located, is architecturally original. The organ was built in 1887 by Friedrich. A. Mehmel from Stralsund. It was thoroughly restored in 1999 by the organ builder Wolter from Zudar/Rügen. The pulpit, like the first stone altar, dates from 1866. A new altar made of Pomeranian oak was installed in 1999. In 2001, the rose window of the entrance portal was renovated. A service is held every 2nd Sunday at 9.00 a.m. and there are summer concerts.
The "traitor's house" near Groß Stresow
📍 Groß Stresow
The "Traitor's House" commemorates the battle between Prussia, Denmark and Sweden (Northern War) at Groß Stresow. When the combined forces of the Prussians and Danes landed at sea, tradition has it that Johan Meußling - a man from Groß Stresow - showed the fleet under Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm I the way through the Rügen Bodden and ashore with a bed sheet on the roof of his house. The Swedes were only temporarily expelled from Rügen at the time, but Stresower's house was nicknamed the "Traitor's House". The original traitor's house was demolished around 30 years ago. In the new building, typical of Rügen, which has been given a half-timbered roof and walls lined with old bricks that the villagers themselves had recruited, the people of Stresow present their history in an exhibition. The statue of Prussian King Frederick William I stands in front of today's museum. To commemorate the great victory over the Swedes, Frederick William IV had one of the "Prussian Columns" erected on a hill in Stresow in 1855 with a larger-than-life statue of the Prussian King Frederick William I (1688-1740). In 1991, the 15-metre-high "Stresow Prussian Column" was dismantled due to the threat of collapse. Only after 23 years was the last of the two Prussian columns erected in 2014.
The Granitzhaus
📍 Binz
The former forestry and inn of the Princes of Putbus has been home to an information center about the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Southeast Rügen since 2004. The Granitzhaus on the island of Rügen is a former forester's lodge and inn dating from 1901, which now houses the information center for the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve. It stands directly opposite the Granitz hunting lodge near Binz. In 1726, the then Prince of Putbus Moritz Ulrich I had a hunting lodge built on the open space in front of today's Granitzhaus. This consisted of a main house and two side pavilions. Four consecrated stag heads on the front of the main house indicated the purpose of the building: hunting. The princely hunting party stayed in the main house during the hunting season. The current exhibition in the Granitzhaus is designed to be interactive, arouse curiosity and stimulate reflection. Among other things, visitors can look forward to a "treasure chamber" with very special treasures from the region. There is also an animation on the post-glacial development of the region on a 3D model, which also vividly illustrates the settlement history of south-east Rügen and the development of the Baltic Sea. Entry to the exhibition is free of charge.
Dolden Mädel Ratsherrn brewery inn
📍 Stralsund
Good beer, good food, good people - welcome to the Dolden Mädel! We love regional cuisine: meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan - the main thing is tasty! Plus 15 different beers on tap! As a Ratsherrn Braugasthaus, we place the highest value on fresh beer and variety. Our numerous varieties on tap and national and international specialties from the bottle make us the favorite inn of hop fans. In our dishes, we attach great importance to quality ingredients whose origin we know. That's why our beef comes from our own sustainable and organic farm, Stahlbroder NaturGut Metzgerei. Just come by and have a really good time alongside good beer and good food.
Passenger shipping company Apollo
📍 Peenemünde
Boat trips from Peenemünde and Freest to the nature conservation islands of Ruden and Greifswalder Oie. Nature tours, lighthouse tours and grey seal watching offer unique experiences at sea in the Greifswald Bodden and the Baltic Sea. Boat trips on the Baltic Sea and Greifswald Bodden offer extraordinary nature experiences from Peenemünde and Freest. Apollo GmbH Fahrgastreederei offers excursions to the protected islands of Ruden and Greifswalder Oie, where unique flora and fauna as well as historic buildings such as the measuring tower and the lighthouse can be explored. The focus is on natural history tours that provide insights into the history and conservation of these special natural areas. Special attention is paid to the grey seals that can be observed on the rocky shoals of the Greifswald Bodden. Combined tours combine a shore excursion on the island of Ruden with subsequent seal watching. On Greifswalder Oie, longer stays allow you to visit the historic lighthouse and take part in ornithological tours. The cruises take place on comfortable excursion boats, which offer small snacks and drinks on board. Depending on the timetable, various themed trips take place, including special nature tours for bird lovers or pure observation trips to see the grey seals. In addition to the tours, the shipping company offers a regular passenger and bicycle ferry between Peenemünde, Freest and Kröslin. The variety of offers enables individual day trips as well as exclusive group experiences for company celebrations, club outings or private events. Apollo GmbH Fahrgastreederei is a starting point for discoveries at sea, in the middle of the Bodden landscape and the Baltic Sea, and brings nature and cultural experiences together in a unique way.
Passenger shipping Lademann and Mos
📍 Wolgast
Passenger shipping company Lademann Mos invites you to enjoy a variety of boat trips on the ship "Der Stralsunder". The starting point is Wolgast, the gateway to the island of Usedom with its characteristic blue bascule bridge and maritime flair. The round trips take you along the Peenestrom towards Achterwasser and Krumminer Wiek. This opens up fascinating views of the cliffs of the Gnitz peninsula and Peenemünde - a perspective that allows you to experience the region from a new perspective. A highlight of the cruises is the live presentation by the captain, who provides exciting information about the landscape and history of the region. A self-service snack bar is available on board, offering hot and cold drinks and snacks to round off the trip. The tours offer a successful combination of relaxation, nature experience and maritime atmosphere.
Catch tower Greifswald
📍 Greifswald
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.
Fish hall
📍 Stralsund
The Fischhalle is located directly on Stralsund's harbor island and offers a large selection of fish dishes. We offer a wide variety of smoked fish, marinades and fresh fish. The enormous selection of regional dishes and self-service will delight every fish lover. You can also enjoy large fish baguettes and fish sandwiches, as well as order platters and sandwiches outside the restaurant.
Rügen airfield
📍 Güttin
The Rügen airfield is located near the town of Bergen in the center of the island of Rügen. The asphalted runway is 900 m long and suitable for small aircraft up to 5.7 tons. The range of services offered by the airfield includes sightseeing flights over Rügen, aircraft rental and flight training for private pilots. Modern single and twin-engine Cessna aircraft for three to nine passengers are available to passengers. The airfield restaurant is known for its good food, cozy atmosphere and excellent service. From the sun terrace you have a wonderful view of the airfield. It is also possible to hire bicycles or cars.
Photo school Greifswald
📍 Greifswald
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.
Genusslädchen Rothenkirchen
📍 Rambin
The farm store in Rothenkirchen on Rügen offers regional specialties: cold-pressed Rügen rapeseed oil, honey, jams, apple chips, beef, farm cheese, spices, mustard, smoked salt, gift boxes, soaps, lip care, beers, handmade gnomes & rabbits - and much more. The farm store in Rothenkirchen invites you to discover the island of Rügen from its delightful and authentic side. With great attention to detail, an assortment has been put together here that shows the regional treasures of the island in all their diversity. Selected foods, handmade specialties and small treasures that turn a visit into a real moment of pleasure. The focus is on regional specialties: cold-pressed Rügen rapeseed oil, aromatic honey from local beekeepers, fruity sea buckthorn jam and crispy apple potato chips made from traditional fruit varieties. A special highlight is our aromatic farm cheese, lovingly made from fresh milk from our farm - full-bodied and full of character. The range is complemented by beef from species-appropriate husbandry, finely balanced spices, spicy mustard and smoked salt full of character - products that reflect quality and genuine regional ties. The farm store also has some lovely discoveries to offer beyond the culinary delights: tastefully arranged gift boxes, Rügen natural cosmetics made from soaps and lip care or typical island beers that capture the special charm of Rügen. Many guests are particularly fond of the handmade gnomes and rabbits - small unique pieces that enrich every home with their creativity and warm character. The farm store stands for regionality, quality and a shopping experience with heart.
Greifswalder Tor in Grimmen
📍 Grimmen
The Greifswald Gate in Grimmen was built around 1350 and is one of three gates that still exist in Grimmen. Built between 1350 and 1400, the Greifswald Gate was part of the town's medieval defenses. It was severely damaged by a lightning strike around 1800. Somewhat smaller and less ornate, the late Gothic brick building was rebuilt due to a lack of funds. The Greifswald Gate was extensively renovated in 1980.
Gude Fashion & Lifestyle
📍 Stralsund
Gude Mode & Lifestyle stands for the motto "dressed by Gude, envied by all". Gude Mode & Lifestyle in Stralsund was founded in 1998 by Kai Gude. Over the years, the company has expanded to include another store in the city center. Our customers can enjoy exclusive women's and men's fashion. You will find brands such as Frieda & Freddies, Monari, Nü and Mos Mosh for women, as well as Camel, Mode Monte Carlo and PME Legend for men. The men's collection is currently only available at Strelapark. Gude Mode & Lifestyle stands for the motto "dressed by Gude, envied by all". We look forward to your visit and will be happy to advise you. Gude Fashion & Lifestyle Stralsund
Hansakai
📍 Stralsund
A lively attraction with a special experience and stay character Just a stone's throw from the charming old town, the Northern Harbour Island awaits you - a newly designed former industrial area that proudly presents its rough, maritime past. Here, imposing warehouse buildings, the historic quay and the remains of the railway tracks merge with the modern architecture of the Ozeaneum to create a unique urban ensemble. The open space concept deliberately emphasizes this exciting contrast and creates a spacious, car-free zone that invites you to stroll and linger. Stroll over historic large stone paving, discover lovingly placed details that emphasize the harbour character and enjoy breathtaking views of the glittering Strelasund from the inviting seating steps on the Hansakai. An absolute highlight is the 200-metre-long flight of steps along the quayside. Here you can sit and relax, enjoy the fresh sea air and let your gaze wander across the water to the island of Rügen. Another unique experience is the interactive play of light in the floor, which symbolizes a school of herring and reflects visitor movements and the current fish population in a fascinating way. The Northern Harbour Island is constantly evolving and is already a lively meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Whether you want to enjoy the maritime atmosphere, admire the view or simply spend a relaxing moment by the water - the Northern Harbour Island is a must for every visitor to Stralsund!
Göhren Local History Museum
📍 Ostseebad Göhren
The exhibitions in the Mönchgut Museum of Local History deal with life on Mönchgut from its tangible historical beginnings to the more recent past. In the Mönchgut Museum of Local History in Göhren you can discover life on the Mönchgut peninsula from its beginnings to the recent past. It is housed in a cane-roofed, listed building, which was built around 1850 as a farmer's, fisherman's and pilot's house. In 1963, it passed to the municipality of Göhren and has served as a local history museum ever since. On display are prehistoric and early historical finds, geography and geology of the peninsula as well as the historical development of Göhren from its beginnings as a small fishing and farming village to the third largest Baltic seaside resort on the island of Rügen. There are also changing exhibitions, numerous events, attractive picnic areas and a small museum store. If you don't want to wander through the exhibitions on your own, book a guided tour.
Hiddenseer harbor restaurant
📍 Stralsund
Historic harbor-typical restaurant with tasty regional cuisine. The listed building, where guests are treated to a varied, healthy and diverse menu, was built in 1889. The maritime-themed restaurant has a cozy flair thanks to many original items from Hiddensee fishermen, craftsmen and residents. The large Sund terrace in particular offers interesting views of the new Rügen Bridge, the harbor and across to Germany's largest island, Rügen.
Vilm Island
📍 Vilm
Vilm, the small sister island of Rügen, which is only a few hectares in size, is known for its gnarled oaks and sunrises, which captivated Caspar David Friedrich and Philipp Otto Runge. They walked the island together and wrote letters to Goethe about its beauty. Around 6,000 years ago, the 94-hectare island of Vilm was formed from moraines left behind by glaciers. It is still an untouched natural paradise today. Forests of ancient oaks and giant beeches characterize the landscape. The beginning of settlement on Vilm can be traced back to the Stone Age. Once a holy place of the Slavs, later a Christian pilgrimage site and medieval hermitage, a princely summer residence in the 19th century and soon after a meeting place for landscape painters - Vilm has always exerted a great attraction. This is probably most evident in painting. Over the last 200 years, the island has been visited by over 350 painters. The entire island has been a nature reserve since 1936. Guided tours of Vilm Island take place from the end of March to the end of October. Daily at 10 a.m. and a second guided tour from 1.30 p.m. if required. The starting point is the port of Lauterbach. The motorboat "Julchen" will take you to the island of Vilm. The excursion leads partly through rough terrain and covers a distance of 3 kilometers. The outward and return journeys take 15 minutes each. The guided tour lasts 2.5 hours. The participation fee must be paid in cash and on the day of the tour on the motorboat "Julchen". Payment by EC card is not possible. Important: Unauthorized access to the island and taking animals with you is prohibited. Due to the limited number of participants, pre-registration is essential.
CRANORAMA
📍 Altenpleen
KRANORAMA am Günzer See is located on the mainland between Barth and Stralsund. This modern and barrier-free observation station for cranes was opened in 2015 and enables undisturbed and near-natural observation of cranes and other resting birds and birds of prey. On the viewing platform, visitors can observe cranes during their resting period in spring and fall. The Kranorama provides audiovisual media as well as a live broadcast of the cranes from the field on a large screen. In the fall, the cranes can usually be seen from September to early November. They also make a brief stopover in spring, especially in March. During the day, they can be found in harvested maize fields, where they feed on the energy reserves they need for their onward flight. As the cranes are fed in the neighboring fields of the Kranorama, it is very likely to see them there. Please take care not to disturb the cranes during your visit, as undisturbed stopovers with extensive feeding are vital for the survival of these large birds. It is therefore best to wear muted colors and move quietly. From April, the Kranorama takes a summer break. It reopens in the fall when the cranes are resting. Outdoor observation is still possible outside opening hours.
Coffee bar.
📍 Stralsund
Healthy, fresh sandwiches and sandwiches, as well as delicious coffee and cake in a cozy atmosphere during the day. And wine, beer and sparkling long drinks in the evening Discover the Kaffee Bar Stralsund - your place for enjoyment and relaxation! Let yourself be pampered by aromatic coffee specialties, fresh and home-baked treats and a cosy atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a little time out or the perfect place for a chat with friends - our bar in the heart of Stralsund is always worth a visit. Experience real coffee enjoyment and regional cordiality, great products and Hanseatic flair. We look forward to your visit!