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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.

Miedzyzdroje

The Polish town of Miedzyzdroje is located in the north-western part of the province of Vorpommern on the German border on the island of Wolin. From the south and east, Miedzyzdroje is surrounded by hilly forests that are part of the Wolin National Park. The northern part of the town offers beautiful sandy beaches, including one of the best on the Baltic Sea. In the town there are many historical buildings, a cultural centre, a spa park, a brewery stretching as far as 395 m and much more.

Visit the promenade, Poland's Hollywood. In the summer of 1995, Polish film stars began having their handshakes cast on the famous seafront. There are also plenty of opportunities for walking nearby.

Hiking routes on Wolin Island

There are plenty of opportunities to go hiking on Wolin Island. For example, you can take the Bison trail, which is 4.3 km long and starts at the Rybak Hotel in the town of Miedzyzdroje. Or how about a hike up Kawcza Mountain, which is 61 metres above sea level. The hike up starts at the pier in Miedzyzdroje, where you first walk along the sandy beach and then make your way up the mountain. The island offers a host of other hiking routes, all with different viewpoints, levels of difficulty and varied scenery.

Wolin National Park

Wolin National Park located on the island of Wolin in northwestern Poland, near the German border. Here you will find an incredibly varied landscape of sandy beaches, forests, cliffs, lakes and wetlands. Most famous is the steep coast, but there is also a bison reserve with bison oxen. Discover the rich nature and wildlife that the park offers.

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.