Stralsund, Germany

Stralsund

A Hanseatic brick town on the Baltic, gateway to Rügen island.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Stralsund

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Ozeaneum, a big aquarium of the Baltic and North Sea.
  2. AfternoonWalk the brick Gothic old town, the Old Market and St. Mary's Church tower.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the harbour by the old sailing ship Gorch Fock I.

Day 2

Cross the bridge to Rügen island and its chalk cliffs.

What to eat

A fish sandwich, Fischbrötchen, from a harbour boat.

Local tips

Make the most of Stralsund

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year, livelier in summer.

Best photo spot

The ornate brick facade of the town hall, and the harbour from the waterfront.

Getting there

Trains run from Berlin and Hamburg, about 3 hours.

Don't miss nearby

Rügen island, across the Strelasund bridge.

Good to know

The Ozeaneum on the harbour is a big museum about the Baltic and North Sea. The old sailing ship Gorch Fock I is moored nearby.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Stralsund

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Plan your visit

Getting to Stralsund

Getting there

  • Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG)70 km away
  • Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX)140 km away
  • Schwerin135 km away
  • Szczecin135 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Stralsund: good to know

Is Stralsund worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. A Hanseatic brick town on the Baltic, gateway to Rügen island.

How many days do you need in Stralsund?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Stralsund?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year, livelier in summer.

How do you get to Stralsund?

The nearest airport is Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG), about 70 km away. Trains run from Berlin and Hamburg, about 3 hours.

What is there to see near Stralsund?

Nearby hidden places include Wismar (115 km), Stevns Klint (116 km) and Schwerin (133 km).

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