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Hanseatic City of Stralsund
Stralsund, the Hanseatic city on the Strelasund, is known as the gateway to the island of Rügen and impresses with its exceptionally well-preserved medieval layout. Together with Wismar, the old town of Stralsund has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2002, as it architecturally reflects the heyday of the Hanseatic League in the 14th century. Outstanding examples of Brick Gothic include the magnificent Town Hall with its delicate show facade and the three large parish churches: St. Mary's, St. Nicholas's, and St. James's. The city's location on an island, surrounded by city ponds and the Baltic Sea, continues to shape its maritime atmosphere today. Alongside its historical treasures, Stralsund features the Ozeaneum, a modern attraction of international standing dedicated to the underwater world of the northern seas. The legendary sailing training ship Gorch Fock I is also moored in the harbor and open to visitors.
- Location: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany
- Top sights: Steinturm · Kütertor · Adolf Reichwein
- Nearby: Prohn (7 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 60 | 45 | 42 | 34 | 47 | 57 | 74 | 73 | 57 | 62 | 57 | 62 |
📋 Practical info
History & landmarks
middle-ages
1234–1400
Geography
Facts
- Stralsund's Town Hall features one of the most elaborate show facades in Northern Germany.
- St. Mary's Church was the tallest building in the world from 1625 to 1647, standing at 151 meters.
- The Ozeaneum was named 'European Museum of the Year' in 2010.
- Stralsund was under Swedish rule for over 150 years, from 1648 to 1815.
- The Rügen Bridge has connected the city directly to the island of Rügen since 2007.
- There are more than 500 listed historic buildings in Stralsund's old town.
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Sights in the town Hanseatic City of Stralsund (10)
Adolf Reichwein
Ship built in 1949, now an exhibition piece in Stralsund.
Welterbe-Ausstellung🏛 museum
Exhibition on the UNESCO World Heritage status of the old towns of Stralsund and Wismar.
St.-Nikolai-Kirche
Gothic brick church on the Old Market, a landmark of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund.
Galerie Kalypso
Art gallery in Stralsund with changing exhibitions of contemporary works.
Kulturkirche St. Jakobi
Former church, now a venue for concerts and cultural events.
Großes Haus Stralsund
Theatre building in Stralsund, hosting plays, opera, and ballet.
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Frequently asked questions
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