The magic yews in Swantow

The four yews of Swantow., © Tourismuszentrale Rügen — ©© Tourismuszentrale Rügen

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In the park called "Parish Garden" Swantow with centuries-old yew trees intergrown like arbors.

Swantow is a dreamy place in the middle of nowhere in southern Rügen. The yews of the parish garden, planted about 200 years ago, form a rainproof roof with their crowns. The parish priests once drank their tea under it. Even today, it is said that inexplicable voices can be heard under the yews at full moon. It is said to be the Slavs cursing the Christians. In the shade of the four yew trees, so-called tree concerts are held regularly.

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Dreschvitz climate forest, Island of Rügen

Freely accessible at any time
Heide, 18573 Dreschvitz

A tree planting campaign in autumn 2023 marked the start of the development of a new forest in Dreschvitz. This fifth climate forest on the island of Rügen will absorb around 755 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere over the next hundred years.

Ernst Moritz Arndt House

Dorfstraße, 18574 Groß Schoritz

The place owes its special fame to the university professor, writer and publicist Ernst Moritz Arndt (1769 - 1860), who was born here.

Krimvitz manor house

Krimvitz, 18581 Putbus

The manor house was built in the middle of the 19th century and surrounded by a small well-kept park.

Üselitz Estate

Üselitz, 18574 Poseritz

Vacation in one of the seven apartments or rent the entire manor house and estate park exclusively with family or friends. Gut Üselitz offers a wide range of opportunities for relaxing, unforgettable days in a secluded location steeped in nature and history.

arcona HOTEL BALTIC

Frankendamm, 18439 Stralsund

Charming hotel with a long-standing tradition in Stralsund, nestling perfectly in the prevailing brick architecture of the old town. Just a few steps from the historic town centre and harbour, the hotel features 127 comfortable rooms and 5 apartments, some with views of the Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) or the Strelasund.

Climate forest Sehlen

Freely accessible at any time
Grüner Weg, 18528 Sehlen

The third climate forest on Rügen was officially opened with a planting campaign on October 20, 2018. Over a total area of around one hectare, lime, elm and woodland edge trees were gradually planted over the following three years.

Naval museum Stralsund

Zur Sternschanze, 18439 Stralsund

The naval museum is located on the peninsula Dänholm.

Harbour of Lauterbach

Freely accessible at any time
18581 Lauterbach

Lauterbach municipal harbour is located on the Rügen Bay in the south-east of the island of Rügen. With the narrow-gauge railway " Racing Roland" at the Lauterbach pier, it is an ideal starting point for excursions across the island. Restaurants and cafés offer a wide range of culinary delights.

Brick trench bridge - Rügen dam

Open today
Werftstraße / L296, 18439 Stralsund

The Rügen causeway is the first fixed trafficable crossing of the Strelasund, over which both the old B 96, the Stralsund-Sassnitz railroad line and a footpath and cycle path lead. It was completed in 1937.

Dänholm Island

Freely accessible at any time
18439 Stralsund

The island of Dänholm is a small island with a lot of history. Already used for military purposes under the Swedes, Dänholm was developed into the cradle of the Prussian Navy.

Manor house Zicker

Zicker, 18574 Zudar

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Störtebeker Brewery

Open today
Greifswalder Chaussee, 18439 Stralsund

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Störtebeker Brewery Inn

Greifswalder Chaussee, 18439 Stralsund

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Circus Putbus

Circus, 18581 Putbus

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Rügen Bridge

B 96, 18439 Stralsund

Although the new Rügen Bridge is not an architectural monument, it is a significant landmark of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund.