On a boat trip in Ukranenland Torgelow, visitors use the first Slavic boat reconstructed in Germany—and participants have to row themselves. Here, rowing is part of the trip. In Vorpommern-Greifswald, discoveries like these go hand in hand with museums, nature and various ways to explore the region actively.

Explore heathland and cycling routes

The three nature parks cover almost 40 percent of Vorpommern-Greifswald district. Those who want to experience nature actively can hike, cycle and ride horses in the Ueckermünde Heath. Visitors can choose from different ways to explore, from a day of hiking to a tour by bike or on horseback.

There are also several designated routes for cycling trips: the Baltic Sea Cycle Route, part of the EuroVelo EV10 route, runs through the district. The Szczecin Lagoon Loop and the Route of North German Romanticism are regional cycling routes for exploring Vorpommern-Greifswald. Check the route conditions and signage before setting out, as both can change.

Museums and local history

The Juliett U-461 is moored in the port of Peenemünde as a museum and can be explored on a tour. A guided tour of the memorial landscape offers a different way to discover its history. Visitors can book these tours through the Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum. Check the current booking options in advance.

In Greifswald, the Pomeranian State Museum displays the Croy Tapestry from 1554, a unique cultural and historical artifact from the Reformation period. The city can also be explored through its food: a guided tour of the historic old town visits four Greifswald restaurateurs who offer sweet and savory treats. The cultural and historical artifact and the multi-stop culinary tour cater to different visitor interests.

In Anklam, the Otto Lilienthal Museum is dedicated to the aviation pioneer, mechanical engineer and humanist Otto Lilienthal in his hometown. As a technical museum focused on an individual, it explores a person whose roles extend beyond the history of aviation.

Animals and other discoveries

More than 1,120 native and exotic animals representing 95 species live at Ueckermünde Zoo, where feeding demonstrations are held daily. The zoo also offers the ZOOSchule educational program for school classes. As animal numbers and feeding times may change, it is worth checking the latest information before visiting.

In the wider travel destination of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the historic centers of Stralsund and Wismar offer another perspective on the Hanseatic League and the development of Brick Gothic architecture in the Baltic Sea region. Wismar has preserved its medieval harbor basin. Stralsund’s old town has remained unchanged on an island since the 13th century; outstanding Brick Gothic buildings still define its skyline. These examples complement the story of the Croy Tapestry with a distinct perspective on the region’s architectural and trade history.

Discover more destinations: Anklam, Greifswald, Heringsdorf, Amt Lubmin, Ueckermünde, Pasewalk, Strasburg, Amt Am Peenestrom, Amt Am Stettiner Haff, Amt Anklam-Land, Amt Jarmen-Tutow, Amt Landhagen, Amt Löcknitz-Penkun, Amt Peenetal/Loitz, Amt Torgelow-Ferdinandshof, Amt Uecker-Randow-Tal, Amt Usedom-Nord, Amt Usedom-Süd, Amt Züssow.

Go to the overview of the wider travel destination: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.