Poel - Poel

The island Poel is in the Wismar Bay north of Wismar located. With an area of ​​36 square kilometers, it is the seventh largest island Germany. Poel is connected to the mainland by a navigable dam.

background

The seventh largest German island is popular with tourists because of its white sandy beaches, hiking opportunities and bird sanctuaries.

On the island are the places Brandenhusen, Einhusen, Fährdorf, Gollwitz, Kaltenhof, Kirchdorf, Malchow, Neuhof, Schwarzer Busch, Seedorf, Niendorf, Oertzenhof, Timmendorf, Vorwerk, Wangern and Weitendorf. The municipality of Poel is located in Kirchdorf.

getting there

By plane

• The 53.91833333333312.2783333333331 Rostock Laage Airport(IATA: RLG) east of Poel is the only commercial airport in an acceptable distance, but has only a few regular connections, approx. 85 km, from Rostock-Laage via / to 9 Autobahn junction Kreuz Wismar, continue across and east bypass to the island of Poel
• The 53.914411.49942 Wismar airfield(ICAO: EDCW) is only about 13 km away and is open to sport and business flyers from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From there it goes over the L 12 and L 121 to the island of Poel.

By train

The journey to Poel by train ends on 53.896711.46923 railway station in Wismar. From there you continue by bus.

By bus

With the line 230 of the NAHBUS Nordwestmecklenburg GmbH you can reach the island from Wismar.

In the street

Until Motorway junction Kreuz Wismar can be reached via the or. . The continues towards Poel and goes over to the Osttangente. It continues on the L 12 and then on the L 121 on the 53.970911.47241 Breitlingdamm on the island.

By boat

• From the end of March to the end of October there is a regular boat connection from 53.897411.45994 Old port in Wismar to Kirchdorf auf Poel.
• There are enough guest berths for pleasure craft in the 53.9949711.44065 port Kirchdorf and im 53.9921311.3756 port Timmendorf.
• There is a ferry connection for the intrepid. Between June and the beginning of September, hikers and cyclists can enjoy the Salzhaff ferry from Rerik to Gollwitz. However, due to the shallow water, the journey ends shortly before the bank in Gollwitz, one 54.022811.49457 Jetty there is not any. After the ferry ran aground, you roll up your pants and wade through the knee-deep water to the shore. The crew is happy to help carry the bike.

mobility

On the island there are buses on line 430 of the LOCAL BUS Northwest Mecklenburg GmbH. Your own car is the most common means of transport on Poel. By bike you can also get along where you can't go by car.

Tourist Attractions

• 53.99429811.437822 Possibly church in Kirchdorf, built between 1210 and around 1350 and first mentioned in 1259. The 47 m high tower as a widely visible point on the island has also served as a landmark near the entrance from the Baltic Sea to the Wismar Bay since ancient times. The church has a relatively rich interior. This also includes two medieval carved altars. The main altar was built around 1420. A small St. Mary's altar from around 1470 is on the north wall. In a niche to the right of the main altar in the church choir, a tombstone made of Gotland limestone, which is extremely rare in Germany, can be seen. The organ was acquired by the monastery church in Neukloster in 1704. The Poeler church has four bells, the oldest from 1396.
• The 54.0114111.432793 Cap Arkona memorial in Schwarzer Busch commemorates the victims of the sinking of Cap Arkona. The ship was sunk by British planes on May 3, 1945, shortly before the end of World War II, killing most of the approximately 4,600 concentration camp prisoners on board. Today a memorial in the village of Am Schwarzen Busch and a small, permanent special exhibition in the island museum remind of this terrible catastrophe.
• The 53.998611.442954 Island museum in Kirchdorf presents an extensive and regionally limited collection on the natural and local history of the island of Poel on 250 m². A permanent exhibition on the life and works of the painter Karl Christian Klasen completes the valuable collection. A 1:10 scale model of the former fortress is being built on the grounds of the island museum. A visit to the Poeler Foundling Garden is also interesting. Here you can travel back in time through about two billion years of geological history.
• The 54.0132911.439915 Maritime collection in Kaltenhof is a private collection of driven ship lanterns from 1906 to the present day. Furthermore, there are maritime and nautical utensils on display as they have been used in seafaring for several centuries, including figureheads and other rarities.
• The 54.0238811.470589646 Gollwitz lighthouse was built in 1929 as an iron lattice tower to improve the lighting of the Wismar access road. A new lighthouse was built near the old fire in 1953, a simple functional building made of concrete and sheet steel. It served as a leading light from 1956 to 1996. In 1996 a basic overhaul took place. Now it serves as a fog signal. In 1996, due to local conditions, the Gollwitz pilot light was set up separately on a 23.4 m high steel lattice mast a little west of the location of the lighthouse. The towers are automatically monitored from Travemünde. There are therefore no longer any lighthouse keepers.
• The 53.9919444411.376666677 Timmendorf lighthouse marks the entrance to the Wismar Bay. It was put into operation on October 1, 1872 and increased by 3.6 meters in 1931 to its current height of 21 meters. The tower has been remote-controlled since 1978. The tower is a listed building.
• The 53.986711.47318 Show garden The Wismar University of Applied Sciences in Malchow presents itself on 650 m² under the theme: "Learning from nature". In the show garden, information is provided in a practical way about the possibilities of use that result from the plants in connection with the specialty for renewable raw materials. At the heart of the plot are the plots with a variety of conventional and potential industrial and energy crops that provide cellulose, oil, starch, protein, fibers, dyes and energy. Of course, medicinal and aromatic plants as well as the arboretum with a wide range of different woody plants, including numerous types and varieties of ornamental shrubs, can be seen. At the summer bloom show, a large number of renewable raw materials, medicinal and aromatic herbs as well as ornamental plants and products made from biomaterials are presented. Surrounded by a cultural framework with a folkloric note, not only nature and plant lovers, but also day trippers and the curious with an interest in the technical processing processes can be found here.
• 53.992911.43739 Castle wall The castle was a brick building in the Italian style. As early as the 17th century - after the Thirty Years' War - the fortress began to fall into disrepair; Today the castle wall is used for events, markets and open-air cinema.
• The 54.02756111111111.49361 Langenwerder bird protection island offers excellent living conditions for waders and water birds. But migratory birds also like to use the island extensively as a resting place. Not only for amateur ornithologists there are exceptionally good observation opportunities in spring and late summer. (Visits on Sundays, beginning of August to mid-October)

• The 136 hectare 53.9669911.3976310 Fauler See nature reserve - Rustwerder is located in the southwest of the island. It is an important breeding and resting place for many bird species. The area may not be entered. Insights are possible from the paths of Hinterwangern and Brandenhusen to the north.

• Thatched houses
• Cliffs on the Neuhof - Gollwitz beach, cliffs north of Timmendorfer Strand:

activities

• Fishing: Where there is a lot of water, you can and must also fish. You can pursue your passion directly from the shore and also from the Poeler Damm. For this you need a valid federal fishing license and a fishing permit. If you do not have a fishing license, you can purchase a temporary tourist fishing license from the spa administration. From the ports in Kirchdorf and Timmendorf-Strand there is the possibility of going out to the Baltic Sea on a fishing cutter. The fishing permit for fishing in the Baltic Sea of ​​Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania can also be obtained from the spa administration. Children up to 13 years of age can go fishing without a fishing license, but a fishing permit is also required.

• Indoor playground: Even in bad weather, children can use the 54.013411.43082 Poeler pirate land have fun. Various attractions guarantee fun while the parents enjoy coffee and cake.

• Horse riding: The island of Poel is a huge horse paddock. You can explore the island on your own and on the back of your own horse or on one of the numerous horses of the riding stables. Ponies are also available for the little riders.

• Hiking & cycling: Almost all places on the island can be reached on foot or by bike via signposted paths. So you can also explore the island on your own far away from the streets. Maps with elaborated tour suggestions as well as an island map and a leaflet with all restaurants and pubs on the island of Poel are available from the Kurverwaltung in Kirchdorf. If you don't have your own bike with you: Bicycles can be rented in Gollwitz, Kirchdorf, Am Schwarzen Busch, Kaltenhof and Timmendorf-Strand. Guided nature hikes and tours along the nature reserves and the coast take place several times a week.

• Surfing and kiting: There are many opportunities to practice water sports, especially on the beach in Timmendorf. At the water sports school you can take a surf / kite course or go on a canoe tour. With southerly winds the surfing area is ideal Behind cheeks at.

• Read: If you do not want to develop any sporting activities, you can go to the 54.0012911.441481 Island library provide them with the necessary material. There are not only books, but also CDs, MCs, DVDs, CDRs and audio books.

shop

On the island there are a few smaller shops in Kirchdorf and Timmendorf for daily needs. If you like something more, you should take the route to Wismar.

kitchen

Of course, fish and seafood such as cod, pike, herring and crabs are capitalized.

nightlife

Anyone looking for a nightlife is wrong on the island of Poel. This is only available to a limited extent in Wismar at best.

accommodation

There are many accommodations available on Poel. There are no urban castles or large hotel complexes on Poel. The entire offer is manageable and informal. Several people can help you find and book private accommodation, holiday apartments and holiday homes Intermediary.

camping

• 53.995311.379291  Campsite "lighthouse", 23999 Timmendorf Beach. Tel.: 49 (0)38425 20224, Fax: 49 (0)38425 21540. Modernly furnished place directly on the natural and bathing beach, dogs allowed.Open: April to October.last change: Dec. 2019
• 53.993411.3794The 2  Motorhome space at the port. offers 60 motorhome parking spaces near the beach with electricity, fresh water, disposal, fee depending on arrival and departure time 9 to 14 EUR. The motorhome parking space can be used all year round.last change: Dec. 2019
• 53.9945111.44596On the 3  Forellenhof motorhome parking space. there is space for 12 mobile homes, quiet location by the water and boat harbor, by the restaurant, fee 13 EUR / mobile home with 2 people, power connection, fresh water and disposal. The motorhome parking space can be used all year round.last change: Dec. 2019

Hotels

• 54.0203111.479724  Inselhotel Poel, Gollwitz 6, 23999 Gollwitz. Tel.: 49 (0)38425 240, Fax: 49 (0)38425 24222, Email: [email protected]. With sports and leisure facilities.last change: not specified
• 53.9979511.44095  To the seagull, Möwenweg 7, 23999 Kirchdorf. Tel.: 49 (0)38425 4070, Fax: 49 (0)38425 40733, Email: [email protected]. last change: not specified
• 53.986511.40926  Apartment hotel Gutspark Wangern, Wangern 17, 23999 Wangern. Tel.: 49 (0)38425 4440, Fax: 49 (0)38425 444111, Email: [email protected]. last change: not specified

health

• 53.9988711.43932  Island pharmacy, Wismarsche Str. 8, 23999 Insel Poel-Kirchdorf. Tel.: 49 (0)38425 4040, Fax: 49 (0)38425 4041, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon-Fri 08: 00-12: 30 and 14: 00-18: 00; Sa 09: 00-12: 00.last change: Mar. 2018 (information may be out of date)

• Doctors and dentists are only represented to a very limited extent on the island. In case of doubt, you should therefore contact doctors in Wismar
• 53.8848411.4383There is one in Wismar 3  Sana HANSE Clinic Wismar, Störtebekerstraße 6, 23966 Wismar. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 330, Email: [email protected]..with specialized care with 13 medical departments, 505 beds and 960 employees.last change: Jul. 2020

Practical advice

Almost every coastal town in the region asks holidaymakers and day visitors to pay. The Tourist tax (also referred to as health resort tax, health resort card, health resort contribution or tourism contribution) is used for cleaning and maintaining the beaches, promenades and tourist infrastructure, or for free entertainment, holiday shuttles, bathing railways, beach and bathing safety, etc. The prices are between € 1 and € 3 €. The tourist tax is paid to the landlord, who also hands over the tourist card. Another possibility is the local tourist information. For day visitors, the fee is often collected from machines at the beach entrances. Each coastal town has its own regulation regarding the price and the minimum age from which one must pay. The services are also different: in some places the toilets are free, in others not. More information is available from the local tourist information offices.

Prices 2020: high season 01.05. until 30.09 .: adults: 2, - €; Low season 01.10. until April 30th; Adults 1, - €; Up to 18 years of age free of tourist tax, disabled people with a degree of disability of at least 80% free of tourist tax

• 53.9986911.439694  Spa administration Ostseebad Insel Poel, Community center 2, 23999 Kirchdorf / Poel. Tel.: 49 (0)38425 20347, Fax: 49 (0)38425 4043, Email: [email protected]. The tourist information in Kirchdorf offers: Brokerage of rooms, holiday apartments, holiday homes, guided hikes and guided tours, fishing licenses, advance ticket sales, sales of souvenir and postcards, sales of parking cards, wireless hotspot.Open: HS 02.05.-30.09: Mo – Fr 09: 00–17: 30, Sa 10: 00–12: 00 14: 00–16: 00, Su 10: 00–12: 00; NS: Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm.last change: Jun. 2020

security

• 54.0007911.444595  Police station Poel, Wismarsche Strasse 1, 23992 Kirchdorf. Tel.: 49 (0)38425 20374, Fax: 49 (0)38425 20374. The contact officer is only on site 2 days a week.Open: Tue: 09: 00-11: 00 / Th: 13: 00-15: 00 (contact officer).last change: Oct. 2019
• 53.8922511.470996  Wismar police station, Rostocker Strasse 80, 23970 Wismar. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 2030, Fax: 49 (0)3841 203226, Email: [email protected]. The main police station in Wismar is responsible at all other times.Open: 24/7.last change: Oct. 2019
• Particular caution is required on the steep bank between Timmendorf and Schwarzer Busch. There are frequent demolitions, landslides and rockfalls. Anyone who is on the scree beach in front of the steep banks is at risk. Protruding cliff edges on the high bank can also crash.
  

Swimming

Red and yellow flag - bathing allowed	Red, yellow and yellow flags - swimming is prohibited for children and inexperienced swimmers
Red flag - bathing prohibited	The DLRG's bathing zone designation

• General bathing rules and notices
  • Never bathe where there is shipping traffic
  • Do not let children play unsupervised on the bank or in the water
  • Air mattresses and swimming aids are not safe
  • The waves of incoming and outgoing ships are bigger
  • Offshore winds make swimming back to shore difficult.
  • Sharp-edged mussels can grow on groynes below the waterline
  • Jumping and bathing at the pier is prohibited due to the high risk of injury
  • Pay attention to the instructions on the rescue towers
  • Do not go into the water with a very full or very empty stomach
• Rescue phone number 112
• Meaning of the flags on the beach:
  • A red and yellow flag shows on the mast of a guard station Bathing allowed, the bathing area is secured by lifeguards.
  • A red and yellow flag and a yellow flag signals a bathing ban for children and inexperienced swimmers.
  • A single one red flag shows, bathing forbidden, due to hazards such as currents, high waves or water pollution.
  • If there is one Water sports area on the beach, he's with you black and white flags delimited. Bathing and swimming is not allowed on the beach between the flags.
• Is on the beach Sun protection Of course, even when it's cool and a constant wind keeps the temperature low, the UV radiation is very intense.
• One encounters in the entire Baltic Sea Jellyfishwhich are mostly harmless. However, contact with a fire jellyfish can be very uncomfortable. After contact with a fire jellyfish, the affected areas should be treated with vinegar or shaving foam. Carefully scrape off any threads and tentacles, for example with a plastic card or with sand or salt water. Under no circumstances wash off with fresh water or alcohol. Then apply burn ointment or anti-allergic ointment and see a doctor if you feel unwell or have allergic reactions.
• When collecting Amber there is danger, since amber with the dangerous doppelganger phosphorus can be confused, which comes from sunk ammunition. When the damp phosphorus dries, it self-ignites, so you shouldn't transport your finds in your trouser or jacket pocket, but in metal containers. It is better to dry the find on a fireproof surface. If the clothing catches fire, take it off immediately, phosphor residues on the skin must be removed quickly. The fire cannot be extinguished with water; it can best be smothered with damp sand.

trips

The old Hanseatic city Wismar is always worth a trip.

• Excursions by ship from Kirchdorf and Wismar. The Eagle ships invite you to take a day trip to the pretty Hanseatic city between the beginning of April and mid-October in the summer months Wismar and for evening trips.

literature

• Fritz Meyer-Scharffenberg and Hertha Schlesinger: The island of Poel and the Klützer Winkel. Published by Hinstorff, ISBN 978-3356008807 . a home book
• Reno Stutz: Wismar and the island of Poel. Published by Hinstorff, ISBN 978-3356012453 . Illustrated book

Web links

• http://www.ostseebad-insel-poel.de - Official website of Ostseebad Insel Poel
• Insel-Poel.de
• Poel-Insel.de
• Baltic vacation without hectic Article of the NDR