Vorpommern and the Szczecin Lagoon

The Vorpommern mainland stretches from the town of Damgarten in the northwest to the outskirts of Szczecin, shortly before the mouth of the Oder into the Szczecin Lagoon. Vorpommern also includes the holiday regions of Fischland-Darß-Zingst Peninsula, Rügen Island and Usedom Island, which are presented separately because of their outstanding importance as tourist destinations. The historical region of Pomerania also includes the areas in what are now Poland’s West Pomeranian Voivodeship (Wojewόdztwo Zachodniopomorskie) and parts of the Pomeranian Voivodeship (Wojewόdztwo Pomorskie).
Vorpommern refers to the part of Pomerania that remained within Germany after the borders were drawn in 1945.
The Vorpommern mainland is dominated by the Hanseatic towns of Greifswald and Stralsund. With its many castles and manor houses, some of which have only been partially reconstructed, Vorpommern makes an interesting day-trip destination for beach holidaymakers on Rügen and Usedom.

Holländer-Klappbrücke in Greifswald-Wieck

Ducal Town of Wolgast

The 750-year-old town of Wolgast, the gateway to Usedom Island, has a rich history as a ducal residence and seafaring town. Its attractions include the Schlossinsel, with its shopping arcade and quayside facilities; the Runge House; the local history museum; St. Petri Church; the local wildlife park; and the imposing bascule bridge.

Hanseatic City of Greifswald

The Hanseatic city of Greifswald, once part of Swedish Pomerania, lies just before the River Ryck flows into the Greifswalder Bodden. Greifswald’s reconstructed city centre, with its market square and university buildings, is part of the European Route of Brick Gothic.

Hanseatic City of Stralsund

The Hanseatic city of Stralsund, the gateway to the island of Rügen, received a new Rügen Bridge in 2007. Numerous brick buildings (the city lies on the European Route of Brick Gothic), including the town hall and churches, contributed to the inclusion of Hanseatic Stralsund on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Hanseatic Town of Anklam

The Hanseatic and Lilienthal town of Anklam on the Peene is considered a gateway to Usedom Island. The Lilienthal Museum, the local history museum in the Steintor gatehouse, and boat trips on the Peene are among the best-known attractions in the Hanseatic town of Anklam.

Seaside Resort of Lubmin

Since 1990, the seaside resort of Lubmin has begun a new chapter in its nearly 100-year history as a bathing resort. Spa architecture, a pier and coastal forest are among the reasons Nordic walkers from all over Germany meet in Lubmin each year.

Seaside Resort Ueckermünde

The harbour town of Ueckermünde on the Szczecin Lagoon has a beach at the Haffbad and is especially well known for its zoo. The Haff Museum is located in the reconstructed town centre, in the former castle of the Pomeranian dukes.