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| State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | |||
| Capital | Schwerin | ||
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| Residents | 1.609.675 (2018) | ||
| surface | 23,174 km² | ||
| website | www.mecklenburg-vorpommern.eu/ | ||
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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Located in the north Germany on the southern Baltic Sea, surrounded by the countries Brandenburg, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania borders in the east Poland. The state capital is Schwerin, the state parliament resides in the magnificent Schwerin Castle. The history of the country is closely linked to the Baltic Sea, which borders the country over a length of 1900 km.
The Hanseatic cities Rostock, Wismar and Stralsund are known. But did you know that the latter two are called Historic old towns Stralsund and Wismar to the UNESCO World Heritage belong? Or how about the other four Hanseatic cities Greifswald, Demmin and Anklam? Or the residential cities Guestrow, Ludwigslust and Neustrelitz? In addition, the landscape with the famous steep coast of the distinctive chalk cliffs offers Reprimand and the gentle beauty of the hinterland numerous possibilities.
Regions
 Are a landmark of the state: The chalk cliffs in the Jasmund National Park on the island of Rügen. |
 Guestrow Cathedral |
.svg/220px-Coat_of_arms_of_Mecklenburg-Western_Pomerania_(great).svg.png) The state coat of arms |
 Map of the country |
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania can be roughly subdivided into the following regions or landscapes on the basis of the historical parts of the country, natural areas and possible travel activities:
- Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast - Region by the sea from the Traveförde to Ribnitz; this includes the Wismar Bay with the Hanseatic city of Wismar and island Poel, the Salzhaff, the cooling and the overseas port city and largest city in the state of Rostock
- Fischland-Darß-Zingst - Elongated peninsula between the bay and the open sea with wonderful sandy beaches, nature reserves, fishing and artists' places
- to reprimand - the largest island in Germany with a strongly indented coast, which forms various bays and lagoons, varied landscape; the small neighboring island Hiddensee is car-free.
- Usedom - the second largest German island, in the very east on the border with Poland, the sunniest area on the Baltic Sea, traditional seaside resorts with beautiful seaside architecture
- Western Pomerania - the mainland areas of the eastern, smaller of the two historical parts of the country with the Hanseatic cities of Greifswald and Stralsund and the rural hinterland
- Mecklenburg-Schwerin - the south-west of the country with the capital Schwerin, the "Mecklenburg Versailles" Ludwigslust and wooded heath landscape
- Mecklenburg Lake District - Lake-rich area between Neubrandenburg, Waren and Neustrelitz. This also includes the Feldberg lake landscape to the east.
- Mecklenburg Switzerland - slightly hilly landscape with unspoilt nature, numerous castles and manor houses; joins the Mecklenburg Lake District to the north.
Cities
An overview of the big cities and touristically significant places:
- Rostock - largest city in the country, with a seaside resort and overseas port of Warnemünde.
- Schwerin - State capital with a magnificent residential palace.
- Neubrandenburg - third largest city in MV, capital Mecklenburg Lake District.
- Stralsund - World Heritage Hanseatic City, the gate to to reprimand.
- Greifswald - University and Hanseatic city on the Bodden.
- Wismar - Hanseatic city north of Schwerin.
- Kühlungsborn - Seaside resort on the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast.
- Binz - Seaside resort on Rügen.
- Guestrow - Residence town south of Rostock.
- Neustrelitz - Residence town south of Neubrandenburg.
- Ribnitz-Damgarten - Located in front of Fischland-Darß-Zingst.
For seaside resorts, health resorts and recreational areas see: Health resorts in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Other goals
National parks
Three of the 16 German national parks are located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - more than in any other federal state. There are also eight nature parks and hundreds of nature reserves.
Nature parks
- Peenetal River Landscape Nature Park.
Largest contiguous fen area in Central Europe.
Viewpoints
The platform of the observation tower "Ruhner Berge" is about 200 m high highest publicly accessible position in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The lesser-known, up to 176.8 m high Ruhner Berge can be found in the area of the A 24 motorway (Hamburg - Berlin). Since the A 24 crosses the northern foothills of the range of hills, the observation tower is easily accessible by road. From the 32 m high stone tower you have a wide panoramic view of the green surroundings.
Incidentally, the highest elevation in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania can be found on the 179 m high "Helpter Mountains". This chain of hills is located about 23 km southeast of Neubrandenburg 53 ° 29 ′ 21 ″ N.13 ° 36 '53 "E. Except for a transmission tower, which is not open to the public, there are no buildings on the wooded range of hills. The Helpter Mountains are therefore rather uninteresting for those looking for a view.
- Location of the tower:53 ° 17 ′ 50 ″ N.11 ° 54 ′ 17 ″ E (in the area of the road from Marnitz to Muggerkuhl on the chain of hills).
- Directions from Hamburg / Schwerin: Leave the A 24 at the Parchim junction (No. 15). Drive via Karrenzin and Polnitz to the B 321 in the direction of Marnitz. From Marnitz you can reach the car park in the area of the tower after 3 km via the road towards Muggerkuhl (approx. 15 km from the A 24).
- Directions from Berlin: Leave the A 24 at the Parchim junction (No. 16). Then drive on the B 321 via Suckow to Marnitz. From here drive 3 km on the road in the direction of Muggerkuhl to the parking lot in the area of the tower (approx. 8 km from the A 24).
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getting there
By plane
The only airport in the country is about 20 km southeast of Rostock located Rostock Airport
(IATA: RLG). However, this regional airport has a very limited selection of scheduled connections. There are also numerous charter connections in the summer.
Outside the national borders is the Hamburg Airport(IATA: HAM) and the Berlin Brandenburg Airport(IATA: BER). In individual cases, the airports can Szczecin-Goleniów(IATA: SZZ) and Hanover-Langenhagen(IATA: HAJ) come into question.
By train
Trains from Hamburg and Berlin to the most important cities in the country (Rostock, Schwerin, Stralsund) run every 1 to 2 hours.
In the summer vacation time, additional long-distance trains from more distant parts of Germany (Cologne, Karlsruhe, Munich) to Rügen or Usedom are used.
The Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ticket to € 23 (2nd class) or € 33 (1st class) for one person plus € 4 (2nd class) for the 2nd to 5th person. It is valid from 9 a.m. and on weekends all day for 1 - 5 people. It is valid on all trains of the local transport association in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (within Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania also InterCity trains), also for the Bäderbahn to Stettin and Swinoujscie, in Hamburg (here even including the association) and in parts of Schleswig Holstein. If you want to travel further to Schleswig-Holstein, take the somewhat more expensive Schleswig-Holstein ticket.
For those arriving by train from the Berlin-Brandenburg region, there is the Baltic Sea ticket also a cheap offer from the train.
By bus
The development of the long-distance bus market is currently subject to rapid change, both in terms of providers and routes.
In the street
In the southwest crosses the A 24 of Berlin to Hamburg the country. At Wittstock branches the A 19 to Rostock and at Neustadt-Glewe the A 14 to Schwerin from. Both motorways, but especially the A 14, have very little traffic. The last section of the A 19 to Warnemünde runs under the Warnow in Rostock and is subject to a toll.
Since the completion of the A 20 you can go from Berlin to Western Pomerania also arrive consistently on the motorway.
By boat
- With the port Rostock the country has one of the most important ferry ports in Germany. Regular ferry connections continue to exist Gedser (Denmark), Trelleborg (Sweden), Hanko (Finland), St. Petersburg (Russia) above Tallinn (Estonia), as well as after Liepaja and Ventspils in Latvia. The Skandinavienkai in Travemünde in the neighboring state Schleswig-Holstein also offers ferry connections to Scandinavia and to the Baltic States.
- For inland traffic, the Elbe and the Oder come into question.
By bicycle
The lead through Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Long-distance cycle route Berlin – Copenhagen (EuroVelo 7), the international one Baltic Sea Cycle Route (EuroVelo 10) and the Iron Curtain Europe Cycle Route (EuroVelo 13).
On foot
The European long-distance hiking trails lead through this country E9, which leads from Lübeck to Usedom along the Baltic Sea coast, and E10 from Potsdam to Rügen.
mobility
bus and train
The railway network is well developed and smaller cities also have regular connections. However, you should plan a little more time: For a 50 km long route you sometimes need an hour or more, which is quite slow for German standards. Bus connections are only available if there is no parallel train connection, with buses running at irregular intervals on many lines. There is one in West Mecklenburg Tariff union.
Many of the small railway lines lead through scenic areas, so that the journey, even if it takes a little longer, offers a first glimpse of the vastness of the landscape.
In the street
In rural areas, traveling by car is the best option. The quality of the roads is usually good. Locals often drive aggressively, break speed limits and overtake ruthlessly.
If you drive to the Baltic Sea to swim in your car, you should have enough change for parking machines on hand. There are very few parking spaces near the beach that are free of charge. The parking fees vary a lot from place to place.
By bicycle
That is a very interesting possibility Travel by bike. There are various tourist cycling routes along the Baltic Sea coast, but there is also a route from Berlin to Rostock. Regardless of the existing cycle paths, most of the roads are also attractive cycle routes. The main roads are often provided with separate cycle paths on the edge. If this is not the case, do not put yourself in danger and choose less traveled routes.
Tourist Attractions
World Heritage in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Old towns of Stralsund and Wismar: outstanding examples of the Hanseatic cultural heritage with medieval and renaissance ensembles from churches and town houses around the respective market place
- Old beech forests in the Jasmund National Park on Rügen and near Serrahn (Mecklenburg Lake District)
Stralsund town hall on the old market
Historic town houses in Wismar
Jasmund National Park
Serrahn Primeval Forest
More top sights
- Guestrow: Renaissance castle, market with colorful gabled houses and cathedral
- Ludwigslust: Baroque residential palace ("Mecklenburg Versailles") and late-baroque-classicist planned town
- Neubrandenburg: Well-preserved brick Gothic city fortifications with four historic city gates
- Rostock: Old town with numerous well-preserved and reconstructed historical buildings
- Residence ensemble Schwerin, traditional princely seat, consisting of the Schwerin castle in the style of romantic historicism, theater, museum, castle church, stables, laundry and gardens
- Stump chamber with the chalk cliffs King's chair on the coast of the peninsula Jasmund on Rügen
- A large number of impressive Town and village churches (a list of the most important structures here) made of brick or field stone masonry, which has remained largely unchanged since the restorations in the 18th or 19th century
Güstrow Castle
Ludwigslust Palace
Neubrandenburg: Friedland Gate
Rostock: New market
Schwerin State Theater
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Stump chamber
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activities
fishing
In order to be allowed to fish in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, you must have a fishing license. To fish with a hand rod, a fishing license and a fishing permit for the water are required, also for coastal waters such as the Peene Stream, Achterwasser and Haff.
There are fishing licenses for holidaymakers or locals who do not have a regular fishing license for 28 consecutive days. They cost 20 euros and are available from local offices.
The use of two hand rods is permitted, which must be supervised at all times. It is forbidden to fish without sensible utilization of the caught fish, the use of live bait fish or keeping the caught fish alive in keep nets. When fishing in and on the coastal waters, keep a distance of at least 100 m from the nearest angler. It is forbidden to moor in or on the reed belt with the boat.
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language
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, High German is largely spoken and understood without dialect. In large parts of the country, Low German is also used, respectively East Low German spoken. Since Low German is rarely used, especially among the younger generations, efforts are made to preserve the language in a variety of schools and clubs. Examples of this are the Low German stages in Rostock, Stralsund, Schwerin and Wismar.
to buy
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has only a few larger cities due to its relatively low population density. However, since these usually have a large catchment area, you can go shopping very well even in relatively small cities.
For example, in Rostock not only an extensive and varied pedestrian zone with shops in various price ranges, but also different specialty shops for necessary acquisitions. The inner cities of smaller places like Stralsund, Greifswald, Wismar and even from tourist spots like Zingst are often worth a look or two. Here you can find art and kitsch, unusual culinary specialties (often regional) or just the beach accessories that you always wanted.
However, it should be noted that especially in the very touristy regions (Darß, to reprimand etc.) in winter the offer is significantly limited. Some shops are purely seasonal, others restrict opening times or only work to order.
kitchen
The Kitchen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is down to earth and hearty. It reflects the abundance of fish in the Baltic Sea and inland waters as well as an abundance of game dishes. The potatoes (also called tüften) play an important role in a wide variety of preparation methods, kale and the sweet and sour flavor in general are very popular. All of these points indicate that the cuisine in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is typically north-east German.
Incidentally, some recipes for "Mecklenburg cuisine" can be found on the Koch Wiki.
- Solten Hiring (salted herring)
- Hiring in cream sauce (herring in cream sauce)
- Heaven and Earth (potatoes with baked fruit)
- Tüften un Plum (potato soup with plums and bacon)
- Pomeranian Tollatschen (a kind of dumpling, it consists largely of flour, sugar, gingerbread spice, breadcrumbs, almonds and raisins)
- Pomeranian dumplings
- Pears, beans and bacon
- Honey cake on the sheet
- Small pomeranian cakes
- Pomeranian honey butter cakes
- Pomeranian quark rolls
- White pepper nuts
- Pomeranian yeast lentils
Night life and events
Bars, dance clubs and other nightlife facilities are mainly concentrated in large cities and tourist centers.
There has been on since 2012 Usedom an annual beach festival named for young people Baltic Spring Break. It takes place on August Border beach of Ahlbeck shortly before Swinoujscie with around 50 DJs on three stages. It is considered the largest beach party in Germany.[1] There are also numerous other music festivals, something that Fusion Festival, Pangea Festival, Airbeat One and the Immergut Festival. The Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Festival and the Zappanale.
accommodation
There are mainly owner-managed hotels in most of the country's (small) towns. Many holiday apartments are also offered privately, especially along the Baltic Sea coast. There are quite a few hotels with a high standard. Youth hostels are spread all over the country.
Non-motorized hikers are allowed to camp for one night away from tent and camping sites in the open countryside, except in national parks, national natural monuments and nature reserves.[2]
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public holidays
| Next appointment | Surname | importance |
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| Saturday 1st January 2022 | New Year | New Years Day |
| Friday April 15, 2022 | Good Friday | highest Christian holiday, commemoration of the crucifixion of Christ |
| Sunday April 17th 2022 | Easter Sunday | Easter, commemoration of the resurrection of Christ |
| Monday April 18, 2022 | Easter Monday | Easter, commemoration of the resurrection of Christ |
| Saturday 1st May 2021 | May Day | International Labor Day |
| Thursday May 13th 2021 | Ascension of Christ | 40 days after Easter, commemoration of the Ascension of Christ |
| Sunday 23 May 2021 | Pentecost Sunday | 7 weeks after Easter, commemoration of the pouring out of the Holy Spirit |
| Monday, May 24, 2021 | Whit Monday | 1 day after Pentecost Sunday, commemoration of the pouring out of the Holy Spirit |
| Sunday 3rd October 2021 | Day of German unity | National holiday |
| Sunday 31st October 2021 | Reformation day | Protestant holiday in memory of the Reformation of the Church by Martin Luther |
| Saturday 25 December 2021 | 1st Christmas Day | Christmas, commemoration of the birth of Christ |
| Sunday, December 26th, 2021 | 2nd Christmas Day | Christmas, memory of the martyr Stephen |
Christmas Eve (December 24th) and New Year's Eve (December 31st) are not public holidays. Nevertheless, many businesses are closed all day and many shops and leisure facilities are closed from midday on these days. Depending on the city, local public transport can be severely restricted or even stopped from the afternoon onwards. Most of the restaurants are also closed on Christmas Eve.
School holidays
| vacation | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| winter | 10.02.-21.02. | 06.02.-19.02. | 05.02.-18.02. | 06.02.-18.02. | 05.02.-16.02. |
| Easter | 06.04.-15.04. | 29.03.-07.04. | 11.04.-20.04. | 03.04.-12.04. | 25.03.-03.04. |
| Ascension / Pentecost | 22.05. / 29.05.-02.06. | 14.05. / 21.05.-25.05. | 27.05. / 03.06.-07.06. | 19.05. / 26.05.-30.05. | 10.05. / 17.05.-21.05. |
| summer | 22.06.-01.08. | 21.06.-31.07. | 04.07.-13.08. | 17.07.-26.08. | 22.07.-31.08. |
| autumn | 05.10.-10.10. | 02.10.-09.10. | 10.10.-14.10. | 09.10.-14.10 | 30.10.-01.11. |
| Bridging day | 02.11.-03.11. | 01.11.-02.11. | 01.11.-02.11. | ||
| Christmas | 21.12.-02.01. | 22.12.-31.12. | 22.12.-02.01. | 21.12.-03.01. |
There are no moving vacation days in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The long-term summer vacation dates can be found at the Conference of Ministers of Education can be read.
