Steep bank between Ahrenshoop and Wustrow, © voigt&kranz UG, Prerow
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Further south from the Grenzweg in Ahrenshoop, the dunes gradually transform into a craggy, steep bank, which rises up to 16 metres out of the sea.

The approx. 3.2-km long push moraine emerged more than 10,000 years ago due to the Scandinavian ice sheet. It was shaped by the surging sea. This ensures that the so-called active cliff continues to change constantly. The coast can erode by up to five metres per year. When walking below the cliff, you can see sand martins nesting in the high escarpment. The high bank is great to traverse on foot or by bicycle and, during nice weather, it is possible to look out and see the mainland of Denmark. The narrow footpath on the steep bank leads through an extremely varied environment. It leads through small patches of woodland, past seabuckthorn bushes and wild roses, vegetation that is typical of this region.

On every first Saturday in September it becomes the scene of the final concert of the event "Naturklänge" (Sounds of Nature).

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Steilufer zwischen Wustrow und Ahrenshoop

18347 Ostseebad Ahrenshoop


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  • © Kur- und Tourist GmbH Darß

    Nature park and guest centre “Darßer Arche“

    • Open today
    • Bliesenrader Weg, 18375 Wieck a. Darß

    The national park and visitor centre “Darßer Arche“ is located in the old school of Wieck, which was supplemented by a generous extension. The guest information and accommodation bureau welcomes you in the foyer and in the hull-looking new building of the “Darßer Arche“ you will experience the national park exhibition “Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft“.

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  • © TMV/Supremesurf

    Surf spot hall

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Am Bodden, 18317 Saal

    Directly on the water there is a large parking lot and surf schools that provide you with brand new rental equipment, tasty drinks and snacks during the season. So everything you need for a chilled surf day is there. Best sideshore conditions bring you wind from southwest or northwest.

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  • © The Grand Hotel Management GmbH

    Artists' quarter Seezeichen

    • Dorfstraße, 18347 Ostseebad Ahrenshoop

    Being located directly behind the dunes the Künstlerquartier Seezeichen ensures exclusive holiday moments in Ahrenshoop.

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  • © Kitemafia Saal

    Kitemafia hall

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Am Bodden, 18317 Saal

    Watersportcenter Saal & Kitesportschool Simon

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  • Gallery nupnau art, Prerow, © Paolo Schubert/nupnau art

    Art gallery nupnau art

    • Waldstraße, 18375 Prerow

    In Prerow, photographer, gallery owner and journalist Ekkehart Nupnau opened a new gallery for art and photography at Waldstraße 7 in June 2022. The focus of his exhibitions throughout the year is the multi-talented Armin Mueller-Stahl.

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  • © Kiteschule Darss

    Kite school Darss

    • Bernsteinweg, 18375 Prerow

    Kitesurfing courses from beginner to advanced, individual courses, children's holiday camps, store with beach fashion

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  • © Kitesurf & Kanu Born

    Kitesurf & Canoe Born

    • Regenbogen-Camp - Nordstraße, 18375 Born a. Darß

    Always worth a visit, even for non-water sports enthusiasts! Kitesurf & Canoe Born is a popular destination for surfing, camping, coffee and nature lovers.

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  • Ahrenshoop Art Museum, exterior view, © Kurverwaltung Ahrenshoop · Foto voigt&kranz UG, Prerow

    Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop – Ahrenshoop Museum of Art

    • Weg zum Hohen Ufer, 18347 Ahrenshoop

    From Barbizon to the Baltic: See how naturalistic painting came to northern Germany.

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  • © Torsten Frühauf

    B14 Gerhard Marcks Artist House

    • Gerhard-Marcks-Weg, 18347 Ahrenshoop

    Büdnerei B14 is the former home of the famous German sculptor, draftsman and graphic artist Gerhard Marcks.

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  • The Darss west beach is adorned by a lighthouse, which is part of the NATUREUM., © Anke Neumeister/Deutsches Meeresmuseum

    NATUREUM and lighthouse Darßer Ort

    • Open today
    • Darßer Ort, 18375 Born am Darß

    The NATUREUM as a natural history museum in the National Park of "Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft" is located on the peninsula Darß near Prerow directly at the accessible lighthouse Darßer Ort and is one of several locations of the German Oceanographic Museum. Here, the diversity, dynamics and need for protection of the unique Darß landscape are presented in particular.

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  • Fischlandhaus Library Baltic resort Wustrow, © Moritz Kertzscher

    Fischlandhaus Wustrow

    • Open today
    • Neue Straße, 18347 Ostseebad Wustrow

    The Fischlandhaus is a listed high-ceilinged house in Neue Straße.

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  • © voigt&kranz UG, Prerow

    Schifferkirche (Church)

    • Open today
    • Paetowweg, 18347 Ahrenshoop

    Its name demonstrates its close ties to seafaring and its interiors are reminiscent of an upside-down ship. It hosts reverences, concerts and lectures.

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  • © Ribnitz Damgarten

    Deutsches Bernsteinmuseum - German Amber Museum

    • Open today
    • Im Kloster, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten

    You can expect an exciting introduction to the natural history and geology of the fossil resin and precious works of art from 3000 years on over 1,000 square metres. The exhibition on the history of the monastery and convent in the adjacent monastery church shows hidden and revealed treasures so that you can also trace the life of the Poor Clares and the Protestant landowner's daughters at this place.

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  • © TMVV/Gohlke

    Fishing church Born

    • Open today
    • Kirchweg, 18375 Born

    The fishermen's church in Born impresses with its Darss architecture - completely made of wood and covered with a cane roof.

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  • The Bernstein Gallery E in Neue Klosterstraße, © Uta Erichson

    Amber Gallery E

    • Open today
    • Neue Klosterstraße, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten

    Amber Gallery E stands for modern amber jewelry, decorations and utensils.

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