Hanseatic City of Stralsund
The Western-Pomeranian Backwater National Park is a wetland with international relevancy in conservation of waterfowls. This area adjoins on the Strelasund – the natural barrier between the island and the mainland – a backwater and estuary of the Baltic Sea. Here the 58.700 inhabitants of Stralsund are living. Gaudy gabled houses, magnificent churches, the impressive city hall, medieval cloisters and brick-wall buildings form the character of the UNESCO world heritage place.
Events and Leisure activities
You can discover the gorgeous architecture of the city by feet on your own or with a traditional clothed city guide. However, the Hanseatic City is a special experience for the old and young. May be, when you take a walk at the harbor, you will pass by the imposing ship “Gorch Fock I” or you take a passenger liner for a side-trip to Altefähr.
Theatre plays of the " Theater Vorpommern"
Exhibitions in the German Sea Museum
Exhibitions in der Hanseatic City
Performances in the CineStar Stralsund
Accommodation facilities
On the pages of the tourism information centre you will find interesting information as well as accommodation offers in all categories.