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| Barth | ||
| federal state | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | |
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| Residents | 8.658 (2019) | |
| height | 5 m | |
| Tourist info | (0)38231-2464 stadt-barth.de | |
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Barth is a city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
background
Barth, on the southern bank of the Barther Bodden and opposite the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, celebrated the 750th anniversary of the city charter in 2005. With its city center, which was thoroughly renovated after the fall of the Wall, the market square with its many colorful houses, the imposing St. Mary's Church and the redesigned harbor, it is an attractive point of attraction for travelers in northern Western Pomerania. For several years, Barth has been considered one of the possible locations of the sunken city Vineta listed, and is also called based on this Vineta town of Barth.
getting there
By plane
Barth Airport is only suitable for small charter planes, but is used regularly, e.g. for sightseeing flights. The next major airport is Rostock Laage.
By train
Barth is the end point of the single-track railway line from Velgastwhere there is a connection to long-distance traffic. The Stralsund - Barth route is through the Usedomer Bäderbahn operated with modern low-floor rail vehicles, in which bicycles can be taken along.
The railroad tracks on this route are part of the earlier ones Darßbahnwhich led over the Meiningen Bridge to Prerow on the Darß. A resumption of the continuing route seems possible, but the responsible authorities have not yet made a final decision.
By bus
Bus lines connect Barth with the many places in the surrounding area. They meet at the central bus station opposite the main train station. The connections extend to Ribnitz-Damgarten.
In the street
Barth has its own exit from Autobahn 20, but the connection to the city is quite extensive here, and there is also a well-developed junction in Löbnitz from Bundesstraße 105.
By boat
Passenger ships
- from June to October daily on the Zingst - Barth route every hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- from July to September every day at 9 a.m. Hiddensee.
Private boats
Sport boat skippers find berths throughout the port area. Port office, Steuerhaus office, Hafenstrasse 10 a. Tel.: (0)38231-66964. .
By bicycle
Of Prerow (19 km) coming leads the Baltic Sea Cycle Route along the route of the former Darßbahn to Barth and from here on to Stralsund (43 km).
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- The 1 Vineta Museum, Long Street 16.
. - The 2 St. Mary's Church
in the architectural style of the north German brick Gothic, the place dominates from afar. From the laying of the foundation stone in 1250 to the completion of the tower, the church was built for 200 years. The church has a valuable organ. - The 3 Dam gate, a brick tower with a passage that you have to cross when coming from the west to get to the old town.
- The Rampartsthat are still preserved today as worn paths.
- The Marketplace with the refurbished and different, partly brightly colored, town houses.
- The 4 Barth Bible Centerwhich, among other things, exhibits a Bible edition printed in 1588 in Low German
- Harbor basin with shipyard and former sugar factory
activities
The main attraction is the harbor, where you can watch the sailors in summer and visit one of the cafes or restaurants that are located there. Walks through the renovated old town or bike tours into the surrounding area are also ideal. In the Barther Marienkirche there are regular tours, including some special tours, such as a "dark tour". In addition, especially in summer, classical concerts take place in various stores at the harbor and in the Marienkirche. The program varies from year to year.
shop
The most important shopping centers can be found on the (former) bypass, where you can get everything you need and also have a good selection. In the city center there are mainly small, often touristy shops, but they are worth a visit or two.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
medium
Upscale
security
The city is not known for any particular security risks. But if you still need help, you can find it in Barth police station. Tel.: 49- (0) 38231-6720. .
health
- In Ribnitz-Damgarten is located with the Bodden clinics, Sandhufe 2, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten. Tel.: 49 (0) 3821 700-0. the closest primary care hospital in the region.
- Bodden pharmacy, Louis-Fürnberg-Str. 5, 18356 Barth. Tel.: 49 (0) 38231-89036.
- Baltic pharmacy, Reifergang 5, 18356 Barth. Tel.: 49 (0) 38231-3833.
Practical advice
trips
- Bodden coast and Darß, with the places Prerow, Zingst, Wiek and Born
- Stralsund
- Ribnitz-Damgarten
- Open-air museum Klockenhagen
- Marlow Bird Park
literature
Web links
- https://www.stadt-barth.de/ - Official website of Barth
