Holidays and destinations in north-eastern Germany

Take a look at the wonderful Bodden landscape next to the Baltic Sea, the Peene Valley or the Hanseatic city of Greifswald. The panorama pictures of the region make it possible!

Look down and you may find some pieces of amber along the shorelines, look up and you can be sure to see birds sailing in the heavenly breeze by the Baltic Sea. Look out for the dancing cranes, which, according to Japanese belief, are lucky birds because they are said to live for a thousand years. Crane migration has always fascinated nature lovers, and you can observe them here on your holidays.

Holiday up or down the Peene river or cycle along its banks. You will be rewarded with fascinating insights into the world of our birds, both large and small, when you visit Marlow Bird Park on the west side of the Recknitz Valley region.

Pine trees, soft and fragrant forest floors, sandy beaches - all of this and much more you'll find right next to some of the best swimming sectors in your holidays in Germany. This sort of natural setting surrounds many of the areas around the beautiful bays and coves [Bodden] and the Peene river. Go for a walk in the fresh sea air and enjoy the beautiful country views in our region of north-eastern Germany.

Merchant houses and lovingly restored Gothic brick buildings characterize this university town in north-eastern Germany. Gabled town houses surround the market place and charming churches reflect the wealth the town gained during the Hanseatic period.

Nature reserves, marshlands and various biotopes promise holidays full of activities. Go cycling, hiking, or horse riding in our region which has an intact natural environment of rare flora and fauna. Great activities with something for everyone will make your holidays unforgettable.

Everything right on your doorstep - water, forests, hills and heath. The Lagoon of Szczecin [Stettiner Haff] separates the Polish peninsula Wollin and the Isle of Usedom, which is a part of Germany and Poland, from the Baltic Sea and offers a great selection of passenger ship tours in the Baltic Sea, a wide range of water sports and some excellent beaches.

Germany's largest island, the Isle of Rügen, is famous for its chalk cliffs and the seaside resorts Binz and Sellin; the Isle of Usedom impresses with its three "Kaiserbäder" Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf and Bansin; Fischland-Darss-Zingst peninsula has beautiful seaside resorts such as Zingst and Prerow. Very good prospects for your holidays.

If you want to find the best views of our region, the Baltic Sea and north-eastern Germany, you may visit the following sites, each shows another regional satellite picture.

Before you start looking for holidays, hotels, summer residences or apartments take a look at the interactive maps providing street names, coasts and cities and offering features including zoom and navigation.