That medieval town in Northern Germany attracts its visitors with an historical city centre which reminds on the time after the Thirty year’s war when Stralsund has been under Swedish control. Imposing churches and great houses of typical red brick gothic gabled architecture let you imagine how powerful Stralsund was once as a member of the Hanseatic League.
Start at the market for a nice city sightseeing tour to see the gates at the amazing city’s wall and sights like Church St.Nikolai, the Gothic Wulflamhaus and the Baroque Commandantenhaus, seat of the old Swedish command headquarters.
At the Stralsund port you find the ‘Gorch Fock’, the tall ship which countersank in World War II
The Altstadt (Old town) of Stralsund which became UNESCO World Heritage in 2002, together with Wismar. The very heart of Stralsund is Alter Markt (Old Market Square) with the 13th century Rathaus (Town Hall), famous for its distinctive arcades.
Excursion to the Oceanographic Museum (Meeresmuseum)
Go to the Hansedom, an unique thermal wellness and fun pool center for sport, fitness, wellness and health
Ferries go regularly from the port of Stralsund to the islands of Rugen (Rügen) and Hiddensee, both popular destinations for nature lovers
day trips to other hanseatic cities could include Greifswald, Rostock, Lübeck and Wismar
* Oceanographic Museum (Meeresmuseum), it’s the largest museum of natural science in North Germany located in an 13th century gothic monastery