Peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst

Wild Beauty Between the Baltic Sea and Bodden

The coastal forest on the Darss west beach painted by the weather, © TMV/Allrich

Peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst

Wild Beauty Between the Baltic Sea and Bodden

Anyone who has ever stayed on the peninsula, even if only for a swim, can hardly escape this irresistible magic, the brittle charm of the untamed beaches and the weather-beaten forests.

Anyone who has ever stayed on the peninsula, even if only for a swim, can hardly escape this irresistible magic, the brittle charm of the untamed beaches and the weather-beaten forests.

The narrow headland between the sea and the Bodden, with its shallow and steep shores, beach lakes, bays and dunes, is one of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. A crown jewel of nature, strictly protected by the National Park Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft.

Wind fleeces give this region its wildness and, even in the most peaceful summer, give a sense of how much the trees on top of the steep bank here struggle with the vagaries of nature in winter. Above all, painters and poets, scientists and thinkers appreciated the primitive nature. With brush and paint, in poems and stories, they captured the rough forces of nature on canvas and paper. Since then, great value has been placed on everything original here. New houses today still mostly have thatched roofs, smoothly plastered facades, strong paints and sometimes richly decorated doors - a paradise for architecture enthusiasts and nature lovers.

In spring and autumn, migratory birds in particular attract the attention of visitors. On many an evening, hundreds of thousands of cranes , geese and swans are on the move over the Bodden landscape - always a fascinating spectacle that captivates ornithologists as well as young and old vacationers.

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The Most Beautiful Places in the Lagoon Landscape

 

Zingst

Zingst is located in the east of the peninsula and, as a recognized seaside health resort, has ideal conditions for bathing and recreation with its sandy beach almost 30 meters wide and numerous shallow water areas. Boating enthusiasts can also look forward to the Zeesenboot regatta, which takes place every year towards June, when the traditional sailing fishing boats come back to life.

Ribnitz-Damgarten

The resort town of Ribnitz-Damgarten is not called the amber town for nothing: Since 1932, the production of amber fish land jewelry set in silver has linked the town to the gold of the sea - anyone looking for a special vacation souvenir should pay Ribnitz-Damgarten a visit. Deeper insights into the origins of Baltic jewelry are also provided by the German Amber Museum located here, while the Ribnitz Great Moor and the adjacent Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park are popular destinations for hikers and nature lovers.

Ahrenshoop

Between Fischland and Darß is the picturesque Baltic seaside resort of Ahrenshoop, which inspired artists such as Paul Müller-Kaempff, Erich Heckel and Marianne von Werefkin to settle here and establish an artists' colony together with like-minded people even before the former small fishing village was developed for tourism. The community, with its art museum, galleries and exhibitions, and its special lighting conditions, is therefore well worth a visit for art and nature lovers alike.

Born

Born is worth a stay especially for nature lovers. For with the National Park Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft, the largest national park on Germany's Baltic Sea coast borders on the tranquil Bodden village. In autumn, the protected natural area attracts thousands of cranes that rest here on their flight south. Thanks to its shallow water entry points, Born is also suitable for family beach vacations on the Baltic Sea.

Prerow

In the north of the peninsula surrounded by the Darß forest lies the Baltic resort of Prerow. With its two beaches, the former fishing village is a popular seaside resort for young and old bathers. The five-kilometer-long northern beach impresses with its fine, white sand and is especially well visited in the summer. The west beach is somewhat more tranquil. The town's landmarks are the 395-meter-long pier and the Darßer Ort lighthouse.

Wieck on the Darß

The state-recognized resort town of Wieck is located on the shore of the Bodstedt Bodden. The former fishing village owes its charm to numerous pipe-roofed houses and its romantic little harbor. In the national park exhibition Darßer Arche aerial photographs of the Bodden landscape can be admired and every year in April Wieck is the starting and finishing point of the Darß marathon.

Wustrow

In the narrowest part of the peninsula, between the Baltic Sea and the Saaler Bodden, lies the Baltic resort of Wustrow. On the seaside, the village has an extensive sandy beach, which invites you to swim, especially in summer. The 240-meter-long pier is also located here. On the Bodden side there is a wide landscape with meadows and reeds. In the historic harbor, Zeesboote with their typical brown sails are moored. The most prominent landmark of the former seafaring village is the church, whose 18-meter high, accessible steeple used to serve as a navigation mark and today offers a wide panoramic view of the peninsula.

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Activities From Amber to Artists' Colony

 

On the multifaceted peninsula you will quickly find the right leisure activity: In nature, on or in the water, culture, sports or pleasure - the variety seems limitless.

Explore the Peninsula on Theme Trails

Various theme trails combine culture and nature, the past and the modern, the simple and the refined into an eventful tour on foot or by bike. On a bike tour on the art trail Ahrenshoop the places of origin of the works of famous artists can be discovered. A hike along the Darßer Haustürenpfad leads past the famous, colorfully painted and intricately carved doors in the Baltic resort of Prerow.

Horseback Ride through the Darß Forest to the Western Beach

Riding through the fragrant pine forests to the unspoiled Darß West Beach is a special experience for horse enthusiasts of all ages. But not only that: the stimulating climate of the Baltic Sea and the ethereal scents of the forest have a vitalizing effect on horse and rider.

Sailing Trips and Canoeing on the Bodden

On the deck of a traditional Zees boat in Wieck, every fellow sailor can become a skipper himself - or sit back and listen to old sailor stories. The calm Bodden offers best conditions for surfers, sailors and paddlers. A relaxed canoe tour is just the right thing to discover the Bodden landscape from the water.

Discovery Tours and Skill Training in the Middle of Nature

From May to October you can discover the hidden beauties of nature in Ribnitz-Damgarten during daily guided tours in the nature reserve "Ribnitzer Großes Moor", among others the moor frogs, which turn blue during the spawning season. Endurance, strength and dexterity, on the other hand, can be trained in the spa forest in Graal-Müritz, for example on the discovery trail suitable for children. The display boards in the active forest always provide new information about flora, fauna and the special climate of the region.

Sights & Destinations

 

NABU Crane Center

Every year the peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst is the scene of one of the most fascinating natural spectacles: the migration of the cranes in autumn. The NABU Crane Center in Groß Mohrdorf offers information worth knowing for small and large animal lovers about the life and migration behavior of the animals, which are considered lucky charms in many cultures, and the best places to observe them throughout the year, even outside the crane season.

NATUREUM and Darßer Ort Lighthouse

For families and nature lovers a visit to the NATUREUM, the natural history museum of the National Park Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft, is recommended. The museum provides insights into the diversity of species and the need for protection of the Darss flora and fauna. From the lighthouse Darßer Ort, which is located directly next to the museum, you have an excellent view of the Baltic Sea.

German Amber Museum

The amber museum in Ribnitz-Damgarten shows about 1,600 exhibits around the origin and use of amber as a gemstone. As a special treasure of the Baltic Sea region, those interested in jewelry and culture learn about the significance of the fossil resin for the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula and can work on the amber themselves in the museum's own workshop.

Experimentarium

Play, experiment and learn at the Zingst Experimentarium! The interactive museum invites young and old to put the laws of physics and mathematics to the test. In addition to the experimental rooms, children can tinker and craft in a small workshop or steer ship models on their own in the outdoor area.

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Tips for a Trip on the Peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst

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© Kurverwaltung Ahrenshoop · Foto voigt&kranz UG, Prerow

Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop – Ahrenshoop Museum of Art

  • Open today
  • Weg zum Hohen Ufer, 18347 Ahrenshoop

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

Read more: "Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop – Ahrenshoop Museum of Art"
Art yard Gresenhorst, © Hans-Jörg Peters

Art yard Gresenhorst

  • Closed today
  • Dorfstraße, 18337 Gresenhorst

At Kunsthof Gresenhorst you will experience art and handicrafts in a rural farm atmosphere

Read more: "Art yard Gresenhorst"
© VELA Prerow GmbH

Hotel Bernstein Prerow

  • Buchenstraße, 18375 Prerow

In the Baltic resort Prerow, one of the most popular resorts on the Baltic coast, the hotel is located directly on the "Darßer Wald". You can reach the Baltic Sea in 15 minutes on foot, the idyllic location of the hotel in the middle of the National Park of "Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft" will inspire you.

Read more: "Hotel Bernstein Prerow"
Once feel like a lord of the manor - The very special vacation in the castle, © Schloss Pütnitz

Pütnitz Castle

  • Pütnitzer Straße, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten

Directly on the river Recknitz, directly in the hinterland of the coast, 300 m from the Ribnitzer Bodden, lies a dreamy little castle. The listed house was renovated in the years 2011 to 2013 and today shines again in the old splendor.

Read more: "Pütnitz Castle"
© Kurverwaltung Ahrenshoop · Foto Thomas Kalweit

Käthe Miethe Library Ahrenshoop

  • Bernhard-Seitz-Weg, 18347 Ahrenshoop

The library is located in the center of Ahrenshoop in the immediate vicinity of the Dornenhaus and Neue Kunsthaus and is open for you all year round. You can expect 5000 exciting copies as well as numerous DVDs and CDs and many an exciting reading.

Read more: "Käthe Miethe Library Ahrenshoop"
© Britta Siebenbürgen

Honey and pumpkin farm Gutshaus Behrenshagen

  • Gutshofstraße, 18320 Behrenshagen

Walking under old trees. Search for peace - feel silence - discover garden culture combined with regional products.

Read more: "Honey and pumpkin farm Gutshaus Behrenshagen"
Care products from the soap manufactory, © Duft-Noten-Ziolkowski

Soap manufactory fragrance Ziolkowski

  • Open today
  • Krummenhagener Straße, 18442 Krummenhagen

So that you feel good in your skin, we produce in our small family business natural soaps z. Bps. (Rügen healing chalk soap, shampoo soap, salt soap and much more) from goat's milk. These we obtain from an organic farmer from our region. All our natural soaps (cold-stirred) are without preservatives and artificial fragrances.

Read more: "Soap manufactory fragrance Ziolkowski"
© Supremesurf

Supreme SURFBUS - surf school surf store events

  • Am Strande, 18055 Rostock

Learn to surf with Supreme Surf School. We offer you the best conditions to learn surfing, perfect equipment and unforgettable experiences.

Read more: "Supreme SURFBUS - surf school surf store events"
© Hotel Haus am Meer

Hotel House by the Sea

  • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

In the first row, with a wide view of the sea, we are waiting for you in our family-run hotel in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz.

Read more: "Hotel House by the Sea"
© Hans-Hellmuth Eben

Hotel Pension Gutshaus Neu Wendorf

  • Am Gutshaus, 18190 Sanitz OT Neu Wendorf

Modern tradition meets hospitality. The manor house, built around 1805 on the edge of the Rostock Heath, was lovingly converted by the Eben family into a hotel-guesthouse in 1992, and has been renovated and expanded ever since.

Read more: "Hotel Pension Gutshaus Neu Wendorf"
© Simon Koopmann

Prerow pier

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Hauptübergang, 18375 Prerow

Since 1993 there is the Prerow pier with a length of 395 m and a width of 3.50 m - the longest in the Fischland-Darß-Zingst region.

Read more: "Prerow pier"
© Rost GbR

Organic roastery LandDelikat

  • Open today
  • Nelkenstraße, 18356 Barth

Our family business in the national park region Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft, feels particularly close to the unique nature and wants to contribute to its protection with sustainable management.

Read more: "Organic roastery LandDelikat"
© Salzmanufaktur/Klemp

SALT Manufacture M-V

  • Open today
  • Feldstraße, 18320 Trinwillershagen

In our salt experience center - the salt towers of Trinwillershagen - immerse yourself in the fascinating variety of 32,000 kg of natural salts in our bizarre tower with a 16-cornered ground plan, interior grading works, nebulization plants, clay brook oven and a world of 240 different salty specialties.

Read more: "SALT Manufacture M-V"
© Recknitz Tourist

Recknitz Tourist Marlow

  • Stralsunder Str., 18337 Marlow

Year-round rental of comfortable, family-friendly vacation apartments and vacation homes in the bird park region Recknitztal south of the Baltic peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst. Family and senior vacation in a rural area only about 30 minutes by car from the Baltic Sea beaches. ideal for fishing, paddling, cycling, hiking, horseback riding and much more.

Read more: "Recknitz Tourist Marlow"
© Mareike Wendel-Bigalke

Trebel Café

  • Closed today
  • Karl-Marx-Str., 18465 Tribsees

Directly at the market place of Tribsees we invite you to cake, ice cream and cocktails!

Read more: "Trebel Café"
© Kurverwaltung Ahrenshoop · Foto voigt&kranz UG, Prerow

Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop – Ahrenshoop Museum of Art

  • Open today
  • Weg zum Hohen Ufer, 18347 Ahrenshoop

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

Read more: "Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop – Ahrenshoop Museum of Art"
Art yard Gresenhorst, © Hans-Jörg Peters

Art yard Gresenhorst

  • Closed today
  • Dorfstraße, 18337 Gresenhorst

At Kunsthof Gresenhorst you will experience art and handicrafts in a rural farm atmosphere

Read more: "Art yard Gresenhorst"
© VELA Prerow GmbH

Hotel Bernstein Prerow

  • Buchenstraße, 18375 Prerow

In the Baltic resort Prerow, one of the most popular resorts on the Baltic coast, the hotel is located directly on the "Darßer Wald". You can reach the Baltic Sea in 15 minutes on foot, the idyllic location of the hotel in the middle of the National Park of "Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft" will inspire you.

Read more: "Hotel Bernstein Prerow"
Once feel like a lord of the manor - The very special vacation in the castle, © Schloss Pütnitz

Pütnitz Castle

  • Pütnitzer Straße, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten

Directly on the river Recknitz, directly in the hinterland of the coast, 300 m from the Ribnitzer Bodden, lies a dreamy little castle. The listed house was renovated in the years 2011 to 2013 and today shines again in the old splendor.

Read more: "Pütnitz Castle"
© Kurverwaltung Ahrenshoop · Foto Thomas Kalweit

Käthe Miethe Library Ahrenshoop

  • Bernhard-Seitz-Weg, 18347 Ahrenshoop

The library is located in the center of Ahrenshoop in the immediate vicinity of the Dornenhaus and Neue Kunsthaus and is open for you all year round. You can expect 5000 exciting copies as well as numerous DVDs and CDs and many an exciting reading.

Read more: "Käthe Miethe Library Ahrenshoop"
© Britta Siebenbürgen

Honey and pumpkin farm Gutshaus Behrenshagen

  • Gutshofstraße, 18320 Behrenshagen

Walking under old trees. Search for peace - feel silence - discover garden culture combined with regional products.

Read more: "Honey and pumpkin farm Gutshaus Behrenshagen"
Care products from the soap manufactory, © Duft-Noten-Ziolkowski

Soap manufactory fragrance Ziolkowski

  • Open today
  • Krummenhagener Straße, 18442 Krummenhagen

So that you feel good in your skin, we produce in our small family business natural soaps z. Bps. (Rügen healing chalk soap, shampoo soap, salt soap and much more) from goat's milk. These we obtain from an organic farmer from our region. All our natural soaps (cold-stirred) are without preservatives and artificial fragrances.

Read more: "Soap manufactory fragrance Ziolkowski"
© Supremesurf

Supreme SURFBUS - surf school surf store events

  • Am Strande, 18055 Rostock

Learn to surf with Supreme Surf School. We offer you the best conditions to learn surfing, perfect equipment and unforgettable experiences.

Read more: "Supreme SURFBUS - surf school surf store events"
© Hotel Haus am Meer

Hotel House by the Sea

  • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

In the first row, with a wide view of the sea, we are waiting for you in our family-run hotel in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz.

Read more: "Hotel House by the Sea"
© Hans-Hellmuth Eben

Hotel Pension Gutshaus Neu Wendorf

  • Am Gutshaus, 18190 Sanitz OT Neu Wendorf

Modern tradition meets hospitality. The manor house, built around 1805 on the edge of the Rostock Heath, was lovingly converted by the Eben family into a hotel-guesthouse in 1992, and has been renovated and expanded ever since.

Read more: "Hotel Pension Gutshaus Neu Wendorf"
© Simon Koopmann

Prerow pier

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Hauptübergang, 18375 Prerow

Since 1993 there is the Prerow pier with a length of 395 m and a width of 3.50 m - the longest in the Fischland-Darß-Zingst region.

Read more: "Prerow pier"
© Rost GbR

Organic roastery LandDelikat

  • Open today
  • Nelkenstraße, 18356 Barth

Our family business in the national park region Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft, feels particularly close to the unique nature and wants to contribute to its protection with sustainable management.

Read more: "Organic roastery LandDelikat"
© Salzmanufaktur/Klemp

SALT Manufacture M-V

  • Open today
  • Feldstraße, 18320 Trinwillershagen

In our salt experience center - the salt towers of Trinwillershagen - immerse yourself in the fascinating variety of 32,000 kg of natural salts in our bizarre tower with a 16-cornered ground plan, interior grading works, nebulization plants, clay brook oven and a world of 240 different salty specialties.

Read more: "SALT Manufacture M-V"
© Recknitz Tourist

Recknitz Tourist Marlow

  • Stralsunder Str., 18337 Marlow

Year-round rental of comfortable, family-friendly vacation apartments and vacation homes in the bird park region Recknitztal south of the Baltic peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst. Family and senior vacation in a rural area only about 30 minutes by car from the Baltic Sea beaches. ideal for fishing, paddling, cycling, hiking, horseback riding and much more.

Read more: "Recknitz Tourist Marlow"
© Mareike Wendel-Bigalke

Trebel Café

  • Closed today
  • Karl-Marx-Str., 18465 Tribsees

Directly at the market place of Tribsees we invite you to cake, ice cream and cocktails!

Read more: "Trebel Café"
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