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Bay of Greifswald

Bay · Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, 🇩🇪 Germany
Area 483 km²
Time zone Europe/Berlin
Bay of Greifswald

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Greifswalder Bodden Essentials

The Greifswalder Bodden region combines 20th-century industrial history with Baltic resort architecture. Key sites include the Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum, where the world's first large-scale rockets were developed, and the nearly five-kilometer-long Colossus of Prora. On Rügen, visitors find the ornate Sellin Pier and the 19th-century Granitz Hunting Lodge. The area also features the Naturerbe Zentrum’s treetop walk and specialized museums, such as the Soviet U-461 submarine and the Oldtimer Museum Rügen, showcasing vintage trains and automobiles.

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Coastal and Maritime Wonders

This collection explores the diverse maritime landscape of the southwestern Baltic Sea, centered on the Greifswalder Bodden and the southeastern shores of Rügen. It features the deep inlets of the Mönchgut peninsula, such as Having and Hagensche Wiek, alongside the lagoon-like waters of Schoritzer Wiek on the Zudar peninsula. The list includes the historic fishing harbor of Thiessow and the Dänische Wiek at the mouth of the Ryck river. These coastal sites are characterized by shallow lagoons, narrow bars like Schmale Heide, and protected basins vital for regional maritime history.

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Historic Sites and Ruins

This collection spans thousands of years of history in the Vorpommern region, from the Neolithic megaliths of Lancken-Granitz and Ziegensteine to the 19th-century Granitz Hunting Lodge. It highlights the ruins of Eldena Abbey and the architectural remnants of the 20th century, including the massive Prora resort complex and the V-2 rocket test stands at Peenemünde. The list also features significant regional estates like the Renaissance Schloss Ludwigsburg and the unique 15-sided Baroque manor of Schloss Griebenow.

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Historic Churches & Chapels

Discover a diverse collection of religious landmarks across Greifswald, Wolgast, and the island of Rügen. This selection highlights the region's architectural evolution, from the soaring Brick Gothic cathedrals of Greifswald to the unique 15-sided timber-framed chapel in Griebenow. The list includes medieval village churches on the Mönchgut peninsula, the historic pilgrimage site of Vilmnitz, and 19th-century palace churches, offering a comprehensive look at the spiritual and cultural heritage of Vorpommern.

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Scenic Views and Parks

This collection highlights prominent outdoor sites across the Greifswald and Rügen region, from the 12th-century Cistercian ruins of Eldena to the modern Adlerhorst observation tower. It features diverse landscapes including the large-scale contemporary works at Skulpturenpark Katzow, the Bronze Age burial mound at Speckbusch, and coastal viewpoints like Reddevitzer Höft. Visitors can find local wildlife at the Greifswald petting zoo or observe migratory species from the Nonnensee bird hide. The list also includes historic landmarks like the Ernst Moritz Arndt Tower and the Thiessow pilot tower.

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Bay of Greifswald — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: August

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -3°) · extremes -7°–9°
  • 0° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -2°) · extremes -6°–10°
  • 0° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 2°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 1°) · extremes -3°–13°
  • 2° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 0°–17°
  • 5° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 5°–21°
  • 9° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 9°–25°
  • 13° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 12°–26°
  • 16° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 12°–26°
  • 16° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 9°–23°
  • 13° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 4°–18°
  • 9° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -1°–13°
  • 5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 5° (feels like -1°) · extremes -5°–10°
  • 1° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 5°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+49
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Tours & Activities

Naturerbe Zentrum RÜGEN
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Historical Technical Museum, Peenemünde
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Prora

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