From Rügen To Hamburg

The city of Stralsund, located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, is a Hanseatic city in northeastern Germany and is considered the gateway to Rügen. This is where the Rügen Bridge begins over the Baltic Sea strait, the Strelasund. In the port, the modern Ozeaneum should be visited, which the locals call a toilet roll because of its shape. The sailing ship Gorch Fock I is also located here as a floating museum. The Old Market is located in the historic old town, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002 and is considered the center.

The city of Stralsund, located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, is a Hanseatic city in northeastern Germany and is considered the gateway to Rügen. This is where the Rügen Bridge begins over the Baltic Sea strait, the Strelasund. In the port, the modern Ozeaneum should be visited, which the locals call a toilet roll because of its shape. The sailing ship Gorch Fock I is also located here as a floating museum. The Old Market is located in the historic old town, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002 and is considered the center.

The island of Rügen and especially the place Lauterbach have a lot to offer. Wonderful beaches, unique landscapes, the chalk cliffs and the racing Roland, a nostalgic train that goes all the way to the mainland, can be experienced here. Of course there are also seaside resorts such as Binz and Sellin. Since the island is not very big, you can visit and get to know all the places in one day. One has wonderful views from the cliffs. Lauterbach is a small, dreamy place.

Szczecin is a Hanseatic city in Poland, on the Baltic Sea with a beautiful harbor and a unique old town. The landmark of Szczecin is the famous castle, plastered in white and with an onion dome. But the hook terrace with a view over the city is also worth a visit. Jacobs Cathedral was rebuilt in 1693 and is now part of the old town with its 110 m high tower. A special destination is the Dammscher See, at the mouth of the Oder. Here you can go sailing or swimming in summer.

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. Due to its great historical and current importance, the city has many sights to offer. First of all, some well-known landmarks should be mentioned here: the Brandenburg Gate, the TV tower and the Victory Column. All important government buildings are also located here: For example, the Reichstag with the famous Reichstag dome is definitely worth a visit. You can also see the locations of some important historical events, such as « Checkpoint Charlie » or the « East Side Gallery », a remnant of the Berlin Wall. There is also no lack of shopping opportunities, for example the « Kurfürstendamm » is very well known.

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. Due to its great historical and current importance, the city has many sights to offer. First of all, some well-known landmarks should be mentioned here: the Brandenburg Gate, the TV tower and the Victory Column. All important government buildings are also located here: For example, the Reichstag with the famous Reichstag dome is definitely worth a visit. You can also see the locations of some important historical events, such as « Checkpoint Charlie » or the « East Side Gallery », a remnant of the Berlin Wall. There is also no lack of shopping opportunities, for example the « Kurfürstendamm » is very well known.

Die Stadt Magdeburg an der Elbe ist die Landeshauptstadt von Sachsen-Anhalt. Zu den markanten Sehenswürdigkeiten zählt der gotische Dom zu Magdeburg im Zentrum. Daneben befindet sich das Hundertwasserhaus mit der Grünen Zitadelle, in dessen Hof die typische Architektur und bunte Säulen des Künstlers zu bestaunen sind. Der aus Holz errichtete Jahrtausendturm ist mit 60 Metern Höhe das höchste Holzgebäude der Welt und kann von Besuchern begangen und bestiegen werden. Ebenso sehenswert ist der schön angelegte Elbauenpark.

The small town of Geesthacht is located directly on the banks of the Elbe, north of Hamburg. It has its own lock on which you can walk from one side of the Elbe to the other. But also numerous sights for such a small city. Geesthacht has the Theklahaus and the Besenhoster ruins in the nature reserve. There is also a small half-timbered church in the city center. In the oldest house in town there is a museum and the tourist information office. There are also many small restaurants and rustic bars in the city center.

Hamburg is a port city on the Alster, which is a tributary of the Elbe. It is also one of the three new federal states since the reunification of Germany. The Hamburg fish market is a popular tourist magnet. The Reeperbahn is one of the citys most popular attractions. In the Panoptikum, a wax museum, visitors can get very close to their stars. The Speicherstadt offers cafes, museums and smaller canals. The Elbphilharmonie is a « cultural monument for everyone » and is located on the banks of the Elbe