In Mönkebude, travel highlights include observing nature on the Szczecin Lagoon, water sports, local history and opportunities to stay active. For events and ferry services, it is worth checking the relevant dates and conditions in advance.
Lagoon Landscape and Outdoor Activities
Mönkebude lies on the Szczecin Lagoon and on the northeastern edge of the approximately 125 km², heavily wooded “Haffküste” conservation area. The lagoon at Mönkebude offers numerous opportunities for water sports and observing nature. If you would like to spend time outdoors, you can focus on either of these activities or combine them.
The Mönkebude Dike Run has been an established event for years and follows the coast. Walking options include herb walks with Kräuterlieschen and night hikes for children in the Mönkebude forest with foresters. If you would like to plan your trip around one of these activities, check the specific event dates in advance.
Local History and Useful Places to Visit
The Fischerstube local history museum documents Mönkebude’s history, including its first mention in 1244 as an old Slavic settlement called “Doblowitz” and its development into a seaside resort, using facts and photographs. St. Peter’s Church offers a different point of reference in time: it was built in 1933–1934 to a design by Stettin architect Rudolf Sack. These dates therefore mark distinct chapters—the settlement’s early mention and the later construction of the church.
The Mönkebude Tourist Information Office provides information about a Nordic fitness park and lends out walking poles. If walking is part of your travel plans, this information may be useful when planning your trip.
Getting There and Planning
Trains between Berlin and Stralsund stop several times a day in Ducherow and Pasewalk. There is a connection from Pasewalk to Ueckermünde; from there, you can reach Mönkebude by local public transport or taxi. Check the timetables for your travel dates so you can plan your train connections and the final leg of your journey.
The Zeesenboot “Ghost” is intended to operate ferry services to and from Usedom for cyclists and cycling groups. Mönkebude is the departure and destination port; Usedom (Ostklüne) can be arranged as a departure port. Ferry operations are subject to operating conditions. Before travelling, check the current sailing options if you plan to use this connection.
Vorpommern-Greifswald as a Wider Travel Region
In the wider travel destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald, the three nature parks cover almost 40 percent of the district’s area. The Ueckermünder Heide invites visitors to hike, cycle and ride. Regional cycling routes for exploring the district include the Szczecin Lagoon Circular Route and the North German Romanticism Route. The Baltic Sea Cycle Route is part of the EuroVelo EV10 route and runs into the district. These regional highlights complement the lagoon activities and local cultural stops in Mönkebude.
Discover more destinations: Eggesin, Grambin, Vogelsang-Warsin, Luckow, Altwarp, Torgelow-Holländerei, Leopoldshagen, Ahlbeck
View the wider travel guide: Amt Am Stettiner Haff.
