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Map ↗Schwedenmühle, Anklam
● Anklam
The Schwedenmühle Anklam, a historic Dutch-style windmill built in 1726, has been undergoing restoration by the Schwedenmühle Anklam e.V. association since 2006. Discover a unique gathering place steeped in history. The Anklam Swedish Mill, built in 1726, is one of the oldest Dutch-style windmills in the region and tells a long and eventful story. It is located on the Peenedamm, which was under Swedish rule until 1815, while Anklam was Prussian. Originally leased by miller Christian Pape, the mill soon became a regional landmark and even housed a courtroom that was used during the period of Swedish rule. In 1872, Hermann Wessel modernized the mill and introduced innovative technologies. In 1880, a wind vane was installed that automatically turned the mill cap into the wind, which made the work considerably easier. Later, sails with louvers were added to better control the wind. However, in 1922 the windmill was finally shut down, and by 1958 the sails and the mill cap had disappeared due to disrepair. The mill was inhabited by the family of the last miller until 2003. After years of decay, the Schwedenmühle Anklam e.V. association was founded in 2006 to save the historic mill. With the support of donations and historic preservation funds, emergency stabilization of the mill began. In 2008, the first stabilization work was carried out, and the dry rot infestation was eliminated. Thanks to dedicated volunteers, such as the Vetter family, who donated two linden trees, and the Hagemann company, which planted them, the mill’s historic appearance was partially restored. In 2015, donations and grants made it possible to renovate the mill tower. Today, the association strives to develop the mill into a meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The Anklam Swedish Mill is an impressive testament to mill history and a place of cultural exchange.
Rückenwind Sailing and Motorboat School and Boat Rental
● Wolgast
At the "Rückenwind" sailing and motorboat school and boat rental, you can rent boats, among other things. "Rückenwind" is a motorboat, sailing, yacht, and recreational boat school, as well as a boat rental service for the islands of Rügen and Usedom, and the Stralsund and Greifswald regions. Thanks to its easy accessibility from Berlin, it’s ideal for a week-long vacation: courses begin on Saturday or Monday, depending on the course type, with exams on Friday. We are a reputable recreational boating school offering compact training programs and regular official exam dates in Wolgast. We offer sailing and motorboat courses for everyone from beginners to experts, ranging from dinghies to yachts, and from inland waters to the open sea.
The Greif Training Ship
● Greifswald
Experience this historic schooner-brig on a day cruise or a multi-day voyage across the Baltic Sea, following in the footsteps of the Hanseatic League! The steel two-masted vessel with its characteristic square sails was built in 1951 at the Warnow Shipyard in Warnemünde and commissioned under the name “Wilhelm Pieck.” Until 1990, it served as the flagship of the GST Naval School in Greifswald-Wieck and conducted training voyages for young sailors. After the political transition, the ship was completely overhauled and converted. Since then, it has been owned and operated by the Greif Maritime Sports Center, a municipal enterprise of the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald. Under the name “GREIF,” it sails as a civilian training ship with volunteer and paying crew members, calling at the most beautiful ports in the North and Baltic Seas from April through October: Ystad, Copenhagen, Klaipeda, Gdańsk, and other destinations are on the itinerary every year. A sail area of 570 m², distributed across 15 sails, allows for a speed of up to 14 knots. The ship is equipped according to the latest safety regulations and holds a sailing license as a training ship. It is sailed jointly by a professional core crew and volunteer crew members from the "Rahsegler GREIF e.V." support association. If you’re looking for a special experience, the “GREIF” is the place for you. By the way, no prior experience is necessary: the team’s experienced crew members introduce new sailors to traditional seamanship step by step. Welcome aboard!
Wieck Sailing and Fishing Harbor
● Greifswald
Wieck is one of the oldest fishing villages in northern Germany and has close ties to the monastery in Eldena. Even back then, the fishing port on the Ryck River served as an important outer harbor for the city of Greifswald. The historic fishing village of Wieck is located directly on the Greifswald Bodden. The village’s landmark is the Wieck bascule bridge, built in the Dutch style. Fishing, in particular, is still very much a part of life here. Whether it’s fish sandwiches, typical regional fish dishes, or more unusual creations—food lovers will find a wide array of culinary delights. Along the Ryck River, which flows into the Bodden here, numerous fishing boats, yachts, and sailboats are moored, underscoring the town’s maritime charm. The beautiful promenade, where you’ll find wooden sculptures by international and local artists, and the direct beachfront location also invite you to take long walks. As a district of the Hanseatic city of Greifswald, there are also numerous entertainment options and places to visit beyond the fishing village itself. Gaffelrigg Fishermen’s Festival Traditionally, the “Gaffelrigg” Fishermen’s Festival takes place on the third weekend of July in the Hanseatic city of Greifswald. It is the largest maritime folk festival in Western Pomerania and offers its guests not only numerous entertainment options but also the eponymous “Gaffellrigg” fleet of traditional and museum ships, as well as a colorful supporting program.
Katzow Sculpture Park
● Katzow
The Katzow Sculpture Park is Europe’s largest sculpture park. With over 100 sculptures spread across 20 hectares, the Katzow Sculpture Park is the largest in Europe. Located between Greifswald and Wolgast, on the most beautiful avenue in Western Pomerania, just outside Katzow, the park features sculptures by 90 artists from 23 countries. The materials used are primarily steel and wood. Some of the sculptures weigh as much as 20 tons and reach a height of 18 meters. Viewers are treated to a fascinating harmony between the high sky, the vast landscape, and the sculptures—an unusual contrast to the high sky and the vast landscape in which they stand. The park is both an art venue and part of the landscape. Here, contemporary art becomes an immediate experience. Benches designed by artists are placed at prominent points. A walk-through sound funnel over a pond invites contemplation.""Two Brains Are Better Than One," "Big TAM TAM," "Sensory Overload"—over 100 sculptures by renowned artists from Germany and abroad can be discovered on a stroll through the sculpture park.The founder of the sculpture park is the sculptor Thomas Radeloff, who placed his first “Three Figures” on the meadow in 1991. The idea grew into a viable concept. In 1992, the 1st International Sculpture Workshop took place, which became a regular event and has since enriched the sculpture park annually with several sculptures by domestic and international artists. The Art Barn, created in 1994/95 from the ruins of a dilapidated barn, features 600 m² of exhibition space, a workshop, a hall-like gallery with an open roof truss where up to six exhibitions are held annually, a unique gallery café with a shop, and four guest rooms designed by artists. In addition to paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, a small park guide is also available in the shop. Various workshops and courses are offered, including painting classes. In the spring and late fall, the traditional Easter and Christmas markets take place. With approximately 50 stalls and a pig on a spit, the sculpture park then becomes a popular destination with a festive atmosphere.
Skutsje "Twee Gebroeders" - Sailing tours
● Wolgast
The crew of the "Twee Gebroeders" invites you to enjoy culinary delights under sail with regional specialties. On a small Frisian cargo ship from 1901, guests can unwind in a relaxed atmosphere, listen to the wind and observe nature from a very special perspective. Skûtsjesegeln is sailing with old cargo ships. A skûtsje is a sailing ship without a keel, i.e. a ship with a flat bottom and wooden centerboards on the sides. These ships date back to the last century and were used to bring peat, vegetables, flower bulbs or other cargo as close as possible to the farms or to pick it up from there. The ships had to be able to navigate in shallow waters and were therefore designed to be long and flat. A skûtsje is characterized by speed and manoeuvrability. Sailing on a skûtsje is fun and relaxing. Sailing tours with the Dutch flat-bottomed ship (skûtsje): - max. 12 persons - from 3 hours - Culinary part with smoked fish - On request for groups - Cruising areas in Western Pomerania: Achterwasser, lagoon and Bodden waters
Greifswald Floodgate
● Greifswald
The Greifswald floodgate is located in the cross-section of the Ryck federal waterway at its mouth into the “Dänische Wiek” in the Greifswald-Wieck district. It is an integral part of the flood protection system for the university and Hanseatic city of Greifswald. The Ryck, which is about four meters deep, is approximately 60 meters wide at this point and serves as the access channel to the city harbor of Greifswald. The primary purpose of the largest technical coastal protection structure on the German Baltic Sea coast is to provide protection against flooding during storm surges while preserving the brackish-water-dependent biotopes in the Ryck lowlands. A structure was developed that strikes an optimal balance between safety, functionality, urban aesthetic appeal, and cost.
Greifswald Sports Flying Club, Inc.
● Schmoldow
The SportFliegerClub Greifswald e.V. is based at Schmoldow Airfield. Schmoldow Airfield is located approximately 15 km south of Greifswald. This is where the SportFliegerClub Greifswald e.V. is based. Here, you can complete training for gliders, motor gliders, and ultralight aircraft. Glider training is also available for children aged 14 and older. Another offering includes sightseeing flights over Greifswald and the surrounding area in a glider, ultralight aircraft, or motor glider. The airfield also features a parachute landing area.
Wolgast Sports Forum
● Wolgast
At the Wolgast Sports Center, people of all ages can enjoy a wide variety of sports activities. The Sports Center includes, among other things, a natural grass field and an artificial turf field, a judo hall, and a chess room,
St. Peter's Church
● Wolgast
St. Petri Church is the former court church of the Dukes of Pomerania-Wolgast. The 14th-century three-nave basilica served as the court church of the Dukes of Pomerania-Wolgast. It was built around 1350 in honor of the Apostle Peter. A pagan temple is said to have originally stood on the same site, which Otto of Bamberg had destroyed during the Christianization of Pomerania. Today, the burial site of the last Dukes of Pomerania is located in the crypt of St. Petri, and the nave features a medieval cycle of paintings depicting the Dance of Death. There are 184 steps leading up to the tower of St. Petri Church, which can be climbed during the church’s opening hours. From the top, a wonderful panoramic view stretches across the city of Wolgast all the way to the island of Usedom.
St. Nicolai Gützkow town church
● Gützkow
The town church of St. Nikolai is located in Gützkow in Western Pomerania. It has a neo-Gothic interior. The fieldstone church in Gützkow was first mentioned in a document in 1241. However, today's church square was a religious site even earlier. There was a pagan temple here, which had to make way for a church building consecrated by Bishop Otto von Bamberg in 1128. The town church was badly damaged in a fire in the 18th century and was rebuilt and restored in the following decades. The church has a neo-Gothic interior. There are stained glass windows in the choir, which depict Martin Luther, Otto von Bamberg, the blessing Christ, Nicholas of Myra and the apostles Peter and Paul, among others.
Wolgast City Wall
● Wolgast
Remains of the historic city wall can still be found in Wolgast today. Along Oberwallstraße and in the area around Lustwall and An der Stadtmauer, you can still see remnants of the old city fortifications. Inside the walls, the medieval layout is still clearly visible. The best view of the remains of a city tower is from Kronwiekstraße 44.
Greifswald Observatory
● Greifswald
The Greifswald Observatory is the largest observatory in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. It was founded by Andreas Mayer and Lambert Heinrich Röhl. Since 1992, the association has been maintaining and modernizing the historic Carl Zeiss instruments under the dome of the old Physics Institute, where a 40-cm reflecting telescope and a 20-cm refracting telescope are available. In 2001, the minor planet 10114 (RZ 1992) was named “Greifswald” by its discoverers, Lutz Schmadel and Freimut Börngen. With the Johannes Conrads Award, the association aims to inspire the hearts and minds of the next generation for astronomy. Important historical observations: Venus transits in 1761 & 1769 as well as 2004 & 2012.
Beach in Gahlkow
● Gahlkow
The beach in Gahlkow is a popular spot for kitesurfing and surfing on the Greifswald Bodden. The beach in Gahlkow, near the bungalow complex, is a favorite starting point for windsurfers. Here, too, you’ll find a beautiful, expansive natural beach with a narrow strip of sand. The “Boddenblick” restaurant is only 200 meters away (no public restrooms). There is a small, shaded parking lot on the beach.
Owstin Ostrich Farm
● Owstin
The ostrich farm is located on the Owstin estate in Western Pomerania. Ostrich meat is reared according to ecological principles and sold in the estate store.
Falladastraße Tennis Courts
● Greifswald
The tennis facility is located on Falladastraße in Greifswald. The tennis facility has two tennis courts.
Neuenkirchen Tennis Complex
● Neuenkirchen
The Neuenkirchen tennis facility is operated by the Neuenkirchen Tennis Club 1998 e.V. The club's tennis court, located behind the "Schule am Bodden," opened in 1999.
Volksstadion Tennis Complex
● Greifswald
The tennis facility is located at the Greifswald Volksstadion. The club's own sports complex includes an indoor tennis facility with two clay courts and six outdoor clay courts.
Stadtwald Tennis Court
● Anklam
The "Am Stadtwald" tennis complex is located in Anklam. The tennis complex at Stadtwald has two small tennis courts.
Greifswald Theater and Civic Center
● Greifswald
The Greifswald Theater is part of Theater Vorpommern—along with the Stralsund Theater since 1994 and the Putbus Theater since 2006. The administrative office, the drama department, the ballet, and the Philharmonic Orchestra are all based here. The theater building opened on October 10, 1915. The Stadthalle had already opened on December 10, 1914. Following extensive renovation and restoration work, the Stadthalle was reopened on December 18, 2009. Since then, the theater and the Stadthalle, together with the Kaisersaal and the Rubenowsaal, have once again formed a unified building complex.
Tommy's Boat Rental Greifswald
● Greifswald
At Tommy's Boat Rental, recreational captains can take the helm themselves and enjoy a fantastic boat ride on the Greifswalder Ryck or the Greifswalder Bodden. Located in Greifswald, Tommy’s Boat Rental—based in the fishing village of Wieck, right next to the historic bascule bridge—offers the chance to become an amateur captain on the boat of your choice. Pedal boats, canoes, and even motorboats—which can be operated without a boating license—can be rented easily and hassle-free. You can also reserve boats for your preferred dates. So what are you waiting for? Cast off, have fun, and enjoy nature!
Tourist information Wolgast
● Wolgast
Located on the Baltic Sea Cycle Route and the Way of St. James and E9. Sports boat and sailing harbor in the city center. Accommodation service for Wolgast, Usedom Island and Western Pomerania, true-to-scale cycling and hiking maps, advance ticket sales for Wolgast, Usedom Island and throughout Germany, UBB agency selling day trips and adventure tours. The ducal town of Wolgast, former residence of the Dukes of Pomerania-Wolgast, is now home to the burial place of the last Pomeranian dukes in St. Peter's Church. In addition to the Pomeranian dukes, the merchant family Homeyer and the shipbuilding engineer Haack as well as the painter and Romantic Philipp Otto Runge left their mark on the town's history. While the original paintings by Philipp Otto Runge are exhibited in the Hamburg Kunsthalle, the house where he was born in Wolgast shows Runge's life. In addition to painting, he made a decisive contribution to three-dimensional color theory, designed playing cards and wrote down fairy tales. The most famous, "The Fisherman and his Wife", was even included in the Brothers Grimm collection. In summer, classical concerts attract visitors to St. Peter's Church as part of the "Wolgaster Sommermusiken" festival. All year round, around 52 animal species can be seen at the Wolgast zoo and show feedings can be attended. The ducal town with its historic town center and maritime flair offers harbor tours, boat trips on the Achterwasser or the Peene River from May to October and fish restaurants with live music and a view of the water all year round.
The Traditional Ship Vorpommern
● Greifswald
The historic ship Vorpommern is operated by Sozialwerk Vorpommern e.V. The historic ship Vorpommern is a schooner measuring 17.6 m (21.2 m) in length and 5.6 m in width, built in 1950 as a fishing cutter. The total sail area is 150 m². There are ten berths available in two rustic cabins. After being converted into a schooner in 1996, the ship was put back into service. Its home port is the Greifswald Museum Harbor. During the summer months, cruises are offered throughout the Baltic Sea region. Fishing trips are also available.
University of Greifswald
● Greifswald
The University of Greifswald is one of the oldest universities in Europe. The baroque main building with the old faculties in the middle of the old town is a particularly popular destination for tourists. Founded in 1456, the University of Greifswald is the second oldest in Northern Europe. It was founded on the initiative of the then mayor - and soon afterwards first rector - Heinrich Rubenow. Due to its long tradition, the University of Greifswald has numerous collections with several million objects like no other in Germany. More than 12,000 students enliven the city of around 60,000 inhabitants and ensure a varied and lively atmosphere. The university's baroque main building on Rubenowplatz and the various institutes with their historic lecture halls are located in the heart of the old town. The new campus on Berthold-Beitz-Platz with its natural science and medical institutes, the large central library and the new canteen also offers excellent study conditions. If you want to immerse yourself in the exciting history of the old university, you can take part in various guided tours and visit the assembly hall, the council hall and the dungeon, among other things.