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| Stralsund | ||
| federal state | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | |
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| Residents | 59.421 (2019) | |
| height | 9 m | |
| Tourist info web | stralsundtourismus.de | |
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Stralsund is a Hanseatic city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomeraniathat is right at the transition to the island to reprimand lies.
background
The old town of Stralsund belongs together with Wismar since 2002 to World Heritage UNESCO. Stralsund was founded in 1234. It belongs to the former constituency of Chancellor Angela Merkel. Stralsund has already visited it many times and has often brought visitors with her. For example, the former US President George W. Bush was in Stralsund in 2006, and the Baltic Sea Council summit took place here in 2012. But also some queens and kings, princesses and princes have paid a visit to Stralsund.
Stralsund is the "gateway" to the island of Rügen. The only land connection leads through Stralsund and over the Rügen Bridge or Ziegelgraben Bridge.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is that Rostock Airport
(IATA: RLG), about 70 km to the southwest as the crow flies. Other airports with numerous scheduled flights and train connections without changing trains are the Hamburg Airport(IATA: HAM) (about 280 km) and the Berlin Brandenburg Airport(IATA: BER) (about 310 km).
Stralsund only has a small airport for sport aircraft. There is an airfield for charter planes in Barth.
By train
Stralsund Hauptbahnhof is served by ICE and IC trains from Berlin and Hamburg (via Rostock), some of them to Binz continue on Rügen. Regional express trains also run to Stralsund from Rostock and Berlin. It takes about three hours from Berlin. The 1 Stralsund main station is about one and a half kilometers southwest of the center and separated from it by the Knieperteich.
Further traffic stops in the city area are 2 Stralsund green hooves (on the route to Rostock) and 3 Stralsund-Rügen Dam (on the route to Rügen), where regional trains stop.
By bus
The 4 Long-distance bus stop from Flixbus and other providers is located on Weidendamm, about 500 m east of the main train station.
Regional buses from the surrounding area also end or start here.
In the street
Stralsund is about that Baltic Sea Motorway
tied up. At the 
24 Stralsund branches off the federal highway, which has been developed without intersections 
which reaches Stralsund after about 30 km. Other federal highways are those that run parallel to the Baltic Sea motorway 
, as well as from the south the 
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By boat
Ferries run from Stralsund to Vitte and Kloster (both Hiddensee) and Altefähr (Rügen). The 5 Ferry port is northeast of the old town. Excursion boats and occasionally cruise ships also operate here.
By bicycle
On foot
mobility
Stralsund owns a Public transport network with several bus routes that open up the entire city area. On weekdays the buses run between the early morning and evening hours (until around 8 p.m.). The service is restricted on weekends and public holidays. There are no buses at night.
A single ticket costs € 2, a day ticket € 6.
In addition, there are a number of (partly EU-funded) cycling and hiking trails that lead through the old town and the surrounding area.
There are also Park & Ride spaces, the use of which is particularly recommended for those who are not in the area, as the city center (i.e. the historic city center) with its narrow streets, one-way streets and large parts of the pedestrian zone is very confusing by car.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- 1 St. Mary.
The mighty basilica with a 32 m high central nave and impressive effect both inside and outside was essentially built in the 15th century. The most famous piece of equipment is the large Stellwagen organ from 1659, which can be heard regularly in concerts. From the 90 m high Viewing pulpit you have a beautiful view over the city (access via 366 steps). - 2 Heilgeistkirche. From the 13th century and attached to the Heilgeistspital. The baroque colored facade from 1715 and the picturesque foliage are particularly beautiful.
- 3 St. Jakobi. The Church of St. Jakobi was originally laid out as a hall church in the 14th century and later converted into a basilica. After the church was damaged by bombing during World War II, it is now mainly used for readings, exhibitions and concerts.
- 4 St. Nikolai. St. Nikolai is the oldest church in Stralsund. It was built from 1234 to 1279. At the beginning of the 14th century, the nave and the tower were demolished. After that, construction work began, which eventually led to a new nave and twin towers. The south tower is 102 m high, the high choir and the nave of the church come to a height of up to 29 m. St. Nikolai is located right next to the town hall and was the church of the rich and powerful - in other words: the councilors. The church was equipped with 56 altars, most of which were removed in the course of the Reformation in 1525. Nevertheless, the church is one of the most magnificent in Northern Europe. In the last few years, after extensive research, the interior was designed in the style of the 14th century; the colorful restoration has already taken place in a large part of the main nave. The astronomical clock behind the main altar is the oldest preserved in the Baltic region.Price: Admission: € 3 (renovation fee), free on Sundays and public holidays.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- 5 Meyerfeldtsches Palais - the baroque former Swedish government palace from 1730.
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Buildings
- 6 Stralsund town hall. It is one of the most beautiful secular buildings of the north German brick Gothic and, together with the Nikolaikirche, forms a memorable ensemble of this era.
- Ziegelgraben Bridge - Old bridge over the Strelasund between Stralsund and Rügen dam, which is opened several times a day.
- 7 Rügen Bridge. The 42 m high bridge is the new landmark of the city. The structure is over 4000 meters long. The pylon of the suspension bridge rises 128 m into the sky. The bridge is only accessible by motor vehicle (toll-free). The building is closed to pedestrians and cyclists. However, you can see the structure well when you take a walk along the old Rügen dam.
- City gates and city wall. Two of the previous ten of the Stralsund city gates and part of the city wall are still preserved.
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- 8 Kampischer Hof. City branch of the Neuenkamp monastery, a courtyard with several brick Gothic houses.
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Monuments
- Thälmann memorial on the Sundpromenade
- 9 Ferdinand von Schill monument opposite the theater
Museums
- The German Maritime Museum with its three departments at different locations in Stralsund:
- The 10 Maritime Museum, Corner of Mönchstrasse / Bielkenhagen (visitor entrance). Tel.: 49 (0) 3831 26 50 210. in the former Katharinenkloster is the nucleus of today's four departments of the German Maritime Museum. It offers the visitor a large number of aquariums in different climatic zones and exhibitions with a focus on marine research.
- The 11 Ozeaneum, Hafenstrasse 11, 18439 Stralsund. Tel.: 49(0)3831 26 50 500, Fax: 49(0)3831 26 50 509, Email: [email protected].
shows around 7000 sea creatures from the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the North Atlantic in 39 display basins. The environmental protection organization Greenpeace contributed an exhibition with five whale models on a scale of 1: 1, and a small group of penguins resided on the roof of the futuristic building right by the harbor. - The 12 Nautineum. lies on the island Little Dänholm between the mainland and Rügen. The outdoor area, which is only open from May to October, shows, among other things, many large exhibits from the fields of fishing and marine research.
- The fourth department is that Natureum at the Darßer place at Prerow
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- 13 Stralsund Museum. The museum, founded in 1858, is the oldest in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. It is located in the former Dominican monastery of St. Katharinen. Special sights in this museum are, on the one hand, the monastery itself, on the other hand, the exhibits such as the Hiddenseer gold jewelry, the treasure of paraments, the cog seal, the pair of globes, various documents in addition to the document with which Stralsund was granted city rights as well as various medieval weapons.Open: Closed for construction work from September 2019 to spring 2021.
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- 14 Naval Museum. The naval museum is located on Dänholm, the birthplace of the German navy. The highlights of the museum include the original of a naval helicopter and a torpedo speedboat. But in addition to these attractions, the story told by the museum is also interesting: the story of the strategic importance of the Dänholm, the history of the Prussian and later German navy, but also the history of countless salvaged shipwrecks and the German Lifesaving Society (DLRG), which in Stralsund also takes over the guarding of the beach during bathing time.
Streets and squares
In the old town you can see a peculiarity in the course of the street that can only be observed in a few cities today: the streets are still exactly where they were hundreds of years ago. Most of the houses lining these streets are also of considerable age.
- old market - With town hall, Nikolaikirche, 15 Artus Court, 16 Wulflamhaus and 17 Commandantenhus. The Fährstraße leads from the Old Market to the harbor, in which some beautiful town houses, including the Scheelehaus are to be visited. A detour leads to the 18 Franciscan monastery, in which the beautiful medieval cloister and the ruins of the choir of the Gothic church are worth seeing.
- New market - with St. Mary's Church and weekly market. From the Neuer Markt, Frankenstrasse leads to the harbor, where some beautiful gabled houses (especially the Frankenstrasse 28 to 35 group) have been preserved. The Gothic one is particularly worth seeing 19 House at Frankenstrasse 28 with a free-to-visit collection of medieval building blocks and finds.
- Badenstrasse, among other things with the town houses 20 Badenstrasse 44 and 21 Badenstrasse 45
- Mühlenstrasse with a beautiful group of gabled houses, including the 22 Hall house
- Pedestrian zone between the old and new market - The pedestrian zone around Ossenreyerstraße, which stretches between the old and the new market, is primarily home to smaller shops and restaurants. But also service centers (such as from Telekom) and branches of larger chains (such as H&M) can be found here. You can do your errands during a leisurely stroll through the city.
- Harbor island - The Ozeaneum and several old storehouses are located on the harbor island. Ideal for walks and to be impressed by the architecture from the Hanseatic era.
- mole - The pier, which can be found in the harbor, is a perfect place for a short walk. The view is also excellent. Tip: If you have children, you should definitely take them to see the sailing boats lying here. In summer: every Wednesday from 6 p.m. you can watch the "Stralsund Wednesday regatta" from here.
- Sund promenade - A long, wide footpath and bicycle path runs along the Strelasund. The ideal, most beautiful and fastest connection between Knieper Nord and the old town.
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Parks
- A nice walk can be through the park-like area in front of the 23 Kütertor be undertaken over the Küterdamm. From there you have an unforgettable view of the old town.
- 24 Stralsund Zoo
various
- 6 Gorch Fock I. - The sailing training ship at the ferry bridge can be visited for an admission fee: beginning of April - end of September: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Beginning of October - end of April: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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- 25 Wulflamhaus - The Wulflamhaus is on the Alter Markt opposite the town hall. The 14th century house belonged to the councilor and mayor Bertram Wulflam, who had the house built in 1358. The house is stylistically assigned to the north German brick Gothic and offers an impressive gable facade. The Hanseatic city's press office and a restaurant are located in the city administration.
- 26 Scheelehaus - The Scheelehaus at Fährstraße 23 and 24 has been the place of residence of for a long time Carl Wilhelm Scheele, the discoverer of the element oxygen, been. The two gabled houses are collectively referred to as the Scheelehaus. Both were built in the 14th century.
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- 1 theatre - The theater on Olof-Palme-Platz was opened on September 16, 1916. The building is the third theater in Stralsund's history. The former theater on the Alter Markt had to be closed in 1912 due to new fire protection regulations. The current building was renovated from 2005 to 2008. The program includes operas, musicals, operettas, dramas, comedies, ballets, concerts and guest performances.
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Wulflamhaus
Stralsund Theater
Gorch Fock I.
activities
- The Forest rope park Rügen, Adventure for young and old, with a view of Stralsund and the Strelasund, heights of up to 12 meters and 6 courses, the minimum height is 1.10 meters.
- In summer: - The newly developed beach (secured by the DLRG) invites you to swim, sunbathe and do sports. There is a picturesque walking and jogging route along the Sund promenade. For longer runs, bike tours or similar activities, there is a route through the surrounding villages such as Prohn and Parow. In addition, once a year the Sundschwimmen takes place with more than 1000 participants who swim across the Strelasund from Altefähr to Stralsund.
shop
In the Grünhufe district, in the immediate vicinity of the Hansedom, is the Strelapark, a big mall.
Those who prefer smaller shops should look around the city center (between the old and new market). The advantage here: the shops are all close together and are connected by a pedestrian zone.
Weekly markets
- Trelleborger Platz, Monday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- New market, Tuesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
kitchen
Restaurants and cafes can be found in the vicinity of the old and new market as well as on and near the harbor island. On the harbor island, near the Ozeaneum, there are several fishing trawlers at anchor, especially in summer, from which fish rolls, smoked fish, etc. are sold directly.
Cheap
- 1 The soup makers, Böttcherstrasse 36 (across from the Maritime Museum). Freshly prepared soups, salads and desserts every day.Open: Monday to Friday between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.
medium
- 2 Golden lion, old market.
- 3 Brasserie, New market 2.
- 4 Osteria dell'Oca, Neuer Markt 1, 18439 Stralsund. Tel.: 49 3831 30 97 910, Fax: 49 3831 30 97 906, Email: [email protected]. Italian cuisine, neat restaurant.
Upscale
- 5 Cafe Gumpfer (right next to the Ozeaneum).
nightlife
Cheap
- 1 8cht in front - "student cellar", Badenstrasse 45.
medium
Upscale
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 Hostel Stralsund, Reiferbahn 11. Tel.: (0)3831 284740, Email: [email protected]. Located at the port, 10 minutes' walk to the old town.Price: DR 16 - 35.
medium
Upscale
Learn
The Stralsund University of Applied Sciences - University of Applied Sciences - exists since 1991, from the campus you can see the island to reprimand.
Work
security
- Emergency call police (throughout Germany): Call number: 110
- Emergency call fire brigade / rescue service / disaster control (Europe-wide): Call number: 112
health
- Heliosklinikum Stralsund Call number: 03831 / 35-0
- Medical community on the Strelasund
- Emergency ambulance service (Europe-wide) Call number: 112
Practical advice
- 1 Tourist office of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund, Alter Markt 9, 18439 Stralsund. Tel.: 49 3831 24690, Fax: 49 3831 246922.
There is free WiFi on the beach. There are hardly any phone booths in Stralsund any more, you should rely on your mobile phone. Mailboxes, however, can be found on every corner, there are post offices in Strelapark, on Neuer Markt and in Markant in Rudolph-Virchow -Road. In addition, some smaller shops offer parcel drop-off points for Hermes and DHL.
trips
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- Ride with the ferry to Altefähr on Rügen (five times a day; return trip full-paying € 5.50 per person)
- Brandshagen: Gothic 27 Marienkirche from the 13th century, one of the largest village churches in northern Germany (11 km southeast of Stralsund)
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- After Groß Mohrdorf in the Crane information center (15 km northwest of Stralsund, 40 minutes by bus)
- Bike tour to Barhöft, the northernmost point of the West Pomeranian mainland, in Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park (17 km one way) or through the surrounding villages
- Trips to Greifswald (35 km southeast, 20 minutes by train) or Rostock (75 km to the west, less than an hour by train)
- "Day cruise" by ship to the island Hiddensee (1:40 hours to Neuendorf; 2 hours to Vitte)
- Trip to the island to reprimand (Hourly regional express: half an hour to Bergen, 50 minutes to Sassnitz, just under an hour to Binz) or on Fischland-Darß-Zingst (45 km to Zingst, by train and bus 1:20 hours)
literature
Web links
- http://www.stralsund.de - Official website of Stralsund
