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Greifswald

The old Hanseatic and university town of Greifswald has around 55,000 inhabitants and is located in the northern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on the Baltic coast. The town is set in magnificent waterside surroundings between the islands of Rügen and Usedom, and in the cosy town centre you will find many beautiful Gothic brick houses. Greifswald is also an old university town, and its young students create a lively atmosphere in the streets. Of course, there is a lot to see and experience and the town has a wide selection of shops as well as numerous cafés and restaurants.

Greifswald and its surroundings offer several interesting places worth a visit. Take a stroll through the old town and visit the market square with the beautiful town hall. Other popular sights include the ruins of the monastery of Eldena, which are surrounded by stunning scenery. In the western part of the city, you'll find St Nicholas Cathedral, an impressive brick cathedral built in the shape of a basilica with a central nave and two aisles. Over time, the cathedral has become a symbol of Greifswald. Every year the music festivals Nordischer Klang and Greifswalder Bachwoche are held, which will delight the music lover. For boat and vessel enthusiasts, a trip to the Museumhafen is recommended, where you can see both historic sailing vessels and possibly take part in a guided tour of the waterfront and harbour. At the Pommersches Landesmuseum you can learn more about Pomeranian regional and cultural history. The museum is the setting for several cultural events in the Baltic Sea region, both local and international.

Usedom

Another wonderful destination is Usedom. This relatively large island, from a German point of view, offers wonderful scenery, beaches and a wealth of wildlife. There are also good opportunities for hunting and fishing. The Historisch-Technisches Information Centre in Peenemünde tells the story of German technical warfare during the Second World War. Most of Usedom belongs to Germany, while the south-eastern part is Polish.

Visit Stralsund

The cosy German town of Stralsund is located on the Baltic Sea coast and welcomes you with adventures for the whole family. The old part of the city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and here you will find interesting buildings dating back to the Middle Ages as well as new modern developments led by the new, modern sea museum "Ozeaneum".

In Stralsund you are close to the only bridge connecting the German mainland with the scenic island of Rügen. On Rügen, you can take a trip to Jasmund National Park and see the impressive chalk cliffs along the coast. It is also home to Hitler's fascinating holiday centre, Koloss von Prora. The Nazis built the huge holiday centre and seaside resort between 1936 and 1939. The complex consists of identical apartment blocks and shows clear signs of Third Reich architecture.

Ozeaneum

Visit the interesting Ozeaneum with the whole family and see the amazing sea creatures up close. An extraordinary journey through the underwater world. It is also the largest Baltic Sea exhibition in Europe. Children can play their way to knowledge by exploring the many secrets and mysteries of the sea in ´Sea for Children´. Also visit the large whales that hang out and of course the Humboldt penguins on the museum's roof terrace.

Christmas market in Stralsund

Open 24th November to 4th Januar

With only an hour and a half drive from Rostock, the Christmas market in Stralsund is a favourite among Zealand's Christmas lovers who can take the ferry to Germany.

The city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gothic architecture is at its best in December's Christmas lights.

Stralsund is one of Germany's finest Christmas markets. The old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is decorated with Christmas trees, lights and decorations, creating a unique atmosphere alongside the town's Gothic architecture.

The Christmas market is also famous for its stalls with the finest handicrafts, where you can make a unique Christmas gift purchase, and its ice skating lake. And follow the scent of your Christmas food stalls, where you can feast on genuine German marzipan, roasted almonds and chestnuts, as well as the finest delicacies from the region.

At only 90 km from Rostock, the Christmas market is particularly convenient if you're driving from Zealand and Lolland-Falster.