From Stralsund to Berlin: Between Castles & Brick Gothic Splendor

In Vitte on the island of Hiddensee there is much more to see besides a beautiful sandy beach and the picturesque harbor. In the center of the village you can stroll very comfortably between pretty little stores and restaurants.The villa "Karusel", where the Danish silent film star Asta Nielsen once lived, is located northeast of Vitte. There you will find an exhibition on Asta Nielsen and the architect Max Taut. A little further south is the historic windmill. A visit is worthwhile.Also worth seeing is the "Blue Barn", which is over 200 years old. There lived the painter Henni Lehmann, who belonged to the Hiddenseer Künstlerinnenbund and liked to invite many artists there. Hiddensee is not known as a romantic artist island for nothing. Celebrities such as Carl Zuckmayer, Thomas Mann, Sigmund Freud and especially Gerhart Hauptmann also spent numerous summers in Vitte and left their mark here. In house "Seedorn", Hauptmann's former summer residence, is now a museum.Hikers and strollers can walk over the dike to Kloster and Neuendorf and explore the surroundings of Vitte along the way. Or you can treat yourself to a horse-drawn cab and enjoy the natural beauty during an unforgettable carriage ride. The entire island is almost car-free. This makes it particularly charming.

In Vitte on the island of Hiddensee there is much more to see besides a beautiful sandy beach and the picturesque harbor. In the center of the village you can stroll very comfortably between pretty little stores and restaurants.The villa "Karusel", where the Danish silent film star Asta Nielsen once lived, is located northeast of Vitte. There you will find an exhibition on Asta Nielsen and the architect Max Taut. A little further south is the historic windmill. A visit is worthwhile.Also worth seeing is the "Blue Barn", which is over 200 years old. There lived the painter Henni Lehmann, who belonged to the Hiddenseer Künstlerinnenbund and liked to invite many artists there. Hiddensee is not known as a romantic artist island for nothing. Celebrities such as Carl Zuckmayer, Thomas Mann, Sigmund Freud and especially Gerhart Hauptmann also spent numerous summers in Vitte and left their mark here. In house "Seedorn", Hauptmann's former summer residence, is now a museum.Hikers and strollers can walk over the dike to Kloster and Neuendorf and explore the surroundings of Vitte along the way. Or you can treat yourself to a horse-drawn cab and enjoy the natural beauty during an unforgettable carriage ride. The entire island is almost car-free. This makes it particularly charming.

Around 300 people live in this former fishing village on the Peenestrom River. Its history, however, has been anything but quiet: in 1942, the first rocket was launched into space from Peenemünde. Today, the Historical Technical Museum tells the story of this once-secret military research center.An impressive example of engineering can be seen in the Juliett U-461 submarine, an 86-meter giant open for visitors at the main harbor. Another highlight in this lively museum landscape at the northern tip of the island is the Phänomenta, an interactive science exhibition that inspires curiosity and offers fascinating hands-on experiences for both children and adults.

Around 300 people live in this former fishing village on the Peenestrom River. Its history, however, has been anything but quiet: in 1942, the first rocket was launched into space from Peenemünde. Today, the Historical Technical Museum tells the story of this once-secret military research center.An impressive example of engineering can be seen in the Juliett U-461 submarine, an 86-meter giant open for visitors at the main harbor. Another highlight in this lively museum landscape at the northern tip of the island is the Phänomenta, an interactive science exhibition that inspires curiosity and offers fascinating hands-on experiences for both children and adults.

Wolgast, the former residence of the Dukes of Pomerania-Wolgast, continues to captivate visitors today with its blend of tradition and modernity. The town’s historic old town is well worth a visit, featuring St. Petri Church, the Baroque town hall, and numerous restored historic mansions. A visit to the zoo, the city museum, or the Peene Bridge—Germany’s largest cantilever bascule bridge—is highly recommended. If you have some extra time, a boat tour is a great idea.

Szczecin is a Hanseatic city in Poland, located on the Baltic Sea, with a beautiful harbor and a unique old town. The city’s most famous landmark is the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle, whitewashed and crowned with its distinctive onion dome. Also worth a visit is the Wały Chrobrego promenade, known as the Hakenterrasse, offering wonderful views over the city and the river.Rebuilt in 1693, the St. James Cathedral with its 110-meter tower is one of the highlights of the old town today. A special excursion destination is Dąbie Lake at the mouth of the Oder River, where visitors can go sailing or swimming in summer.

Szczecin is a Hanseatic city in Poland, located on the Baltic Sea, with a beautiful harbor and a unique old town. The city’s most famous landmark is the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle, whitewashed and crowned with its distinctive onion dome. Also worth a visit is the Wały Chrobrego promenade, known as the Hakenterrasse, offering wonderful views over the city and the river.Rebuilt in 1693, the St. James Cathedral with its 110-meter tower is one of the highlights of the old town today. A special excursion destination is Dąbie Lake at the mouth of the Oder River, where visitors can go sailing or swimming in summer.

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Eberswalde is a charming small town in Brandenburg, surrounded by dense forests and numerous lakes. Known as the “Forest City,” it captivates visitors with its idyllic natural beauty and historic architecture. The Finow Canal, one of Germany’s oldest man-made waterways, winds picturesquely through the town. In Eberswalde, modern urban life meets unspoiled nature, with attractions such as the Zoological Garden and the impressive St. Mary Magdalene Church. Ideal for hikers and culture enthusiasts, Eberswalde offers a relaxed, green oasis just outside Berlin.

Eberswalde is a charming small town in Brandenburg, surrounded by dense forests and numerous lakes. Known as the “Forest City,” it captivates visitors with its idyllic natural beauty and historic architecture. The Finow Canal, one of Germany’s oldest man-made waterways, winds picturesquely through the town. In Eberswalde, modern urban life meets unspoiled nature, with attractions such as the Zoological Garden and the impressive St. Mary Magdalene Church. Ideal for hikers and culture enthusiasts, Eberswalde offers a relaxed, green oasis just outside Berlin.

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Potsdam, the capital of Brandenburg, is the state’s most populous city with approximately 180,000 residents. Above all, however, Potsdam stands out for its many worthwhile attractions, some of which are even designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After all, the city was added to the so-called List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites as early as 1990, as it is home to the largest concentration of World Heritage sites in Germany. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city has also been designated a UNESCO Film City. Among its best-known and most important attractions are undoubtedly the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace gardens, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the historic mill.

Potsdam, the capital of Brandenburg, is the state’s most populous city with approximately 180,000 residents. Above all, however, Potsdam stands out for its many worthwhile attractions, some of which are even designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After all, the city was added to the so-called List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites as early as 1990, as it is home to the largest concentration of World Heritage sites in Germany. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city has also been designated a UNESCO Film City. Among its best-known and most important attractions are undoubtedly the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace gardens, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the historic mill.

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. Because of its great historical and contemporary significance, the city has many sights to offer.First and foremost, a few well-known landmarks should be mentioned: the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. In addition, all the major government buildings are located here: for example, the Reichstag, with its famous dome, is definitely worth a visit. Furthermore, the city is home to the sites of several important historical events, such as “Checkpoint Charlie” or the “East Side Gallery,” a remnant of the Berlin Wall. There is also no shortage of shopping opportunities; for example, Kurfürstendamm is very well known.”

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. Because of its great historical and contemporary significance, the city has many sights to offer.First and foremost, a few well-known landmarks should be mentioned: the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. In addition, all the major government buildings are located here: for example, the Reichstag, with its famous dome, is definitely worth a visit. Furthermore, the city is home to the sites of several important historical events, such as “Checkpoint Charlie” or the “East Side Gallery,” a remnant of the Berlin Wall. There is also no shortage of shopping opportunities; for example, Kurfürstendamm is very well known.”