Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast
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21. Heilig-Geist-Hospital
Take a look inside the entrance hall of this Gothic building. It was built in the 13th century by the town's rich merchants and was one of the country's first hospitals. It still cares for the sick and elderly.
Am Koberg 11, Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, 23552, Germany0451-7907840Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Closed Mon. -
22. Hiddensee
Just 5 km (3 miles) off the northwest corner of Rügen is a smaller, sticklike island called Hiddensee whose undisturbed solitude has attracted such visitors as Albert Einstein, Thomas Mann, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Sigmund Freud. As Hiddensee is an auto-free zone, leave your car in Schaprode, 21 km (13 miles) west of Bergen, and take a ferry. Reederei Hiddensee ( 038300/210 reederei-hiddensee.de) makes the 45-minute trip from Schaprode on Rügen to Vitte on Hiddensee up to twelve times a day, with other departures from Stralsund. They also serve the towns of Kloster and Neuendorf on Hiddensee. Fares start at €19.20. Vacation cottages and restaurants are on the island.
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23. Historisch-Technisches Museum Peenemünde
Peenemünde, at the northwest tip of Usedom, is the launch site of the world's first ballistic missiles, the V-1 and V-2, developed by Germany during World War II. At the Historisch-Technisches Museum you can view these rockets as well as models of early airplanes and ships. One exhibit, in particular, covers the moral responsibility of scientists who develop new technology by focusing on the secret plants where most of the rocket parts were assembled, and where thousands of slave laborers died.
Im Kraftwerk, Peenemünde, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 17449, Germany038371-5050Sight Details
Rate Includes: €9, Closed Mon. Nov.–Mar. -
24. Hörnum Beach
The town of Hörnum is bordered on three sides by a rock-free, fine-white-sand beach that is perfect for paddling, quick dips in the sea, or simply lounging in one of the ever-present Strandkörbe beach chairs. The main beach is one of the most family-friendly on the island, and it's easily accessible from the promenade. A magnificent red-and-white lighthouse looms over the beach. Hörnum is the best place to take long walks along the Wattenmeer. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; parking; showers; toilets; water sports. Best for: surfing; swimming; walking; windsurfing.
An der Düne, Hörnum, Schleswig-Holstein, 25997, Germany -
25. Jagdschloss Granitz
Standing on the highest point of East Rügen, 2 km (1 mile) south of Binz, is the Jagdschloss Granitz, a hunting lodge built in 1837–1846. It offers a splendid view in all directions from its lookout tower and has an excellent hunting exhibit.
Binz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 186091, Germany0385-58841522Sight Details
Rate Includes: €6, Closed Mon. Nov.–Mar. -
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26. Jasmund Nationalpark
From Sassnitz, it is an easy walk to the Jasmund Nationalpark, where you can explore the marshes, lush pine forests, and towering chalk cliffs.
Stubbenkammerstr. 1, Sassnitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 18546, Germany038392-35011–22 -
27. Kaiserbäder
The Kaiserbäder Strand stretches for more than 12 km (7½ miles) along Usedom Island's northeast coast from Bansin to Heringsdorf to Ahlbeck. A promenade connects the three towns which charm with a mix of 19th-century beach architecture on one side and beach-chair relaxation on the other. A stroll through the windy sea air is said to have magical recuperative powers and locals claim that when the conditions are right, the sand actually sings when the grains rub together. The wide beach bustles with weekend Berliners and long-term visitors in summer. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; parking; showers; toilets; water sports. Best for: partiers; sunrise; swimming; walking.
Strandpromenade, Heringsdorf, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 17424, Germany -
28. Kampen
The Sylt island's unofficial capital is the main destination for the wealthier crowd and lies 9 km (6 miles) northeast of Westerland. Redbrick buildings and shining white thatch-roof houses spread along the coastline. The real draw—aside from the fancy restaurants and chic nightclubs—is the beaches.
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29. Kap Arkona
Marking the northernmost point in eastern Germany is the lighthouse at Kap Arkona, a nature lover's paradise filled with blustery sand dunes. The redbrick lighthouse was designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the Prussian court-architect responsible for so many of today's landmarks in Berlin.
Putgarten, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 18556, Germany -
30. Kieler Hafen
At Germany's largest passenger-shipping harbor, you can always catch a glimpse of one of the many ferries leaving for Norway from the Oslokai (Oslo Quay) or for Göteborg from the Schwedenkai (Sweden Quay).
Oslokai, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, 24103, Germany -
31. Kröpeliner Strasse
This pedestrian-only shopping street stretches from the Kröpeliner Tor (the old western gate) to the Neuer Markt. Here you'll find the finest examples of late-Gothic and Renaissance houses of rich Hanse merchants.
Kröpeliner Strasse, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany -
32. Kunsthalle
The Kunsthalle Rostock, once regarded as a prestigious object of GDR cultural policy, features a large collection of modern East German artworks and changing exhibitions of international artists.
Hamburger Str. 40- 0381 - 381–7000Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free; special exhibitions have fees, Closed Mon. -
33. Leuchtturm
Children enjoy climbing the 135 steps to the top of the town landmark, a 115-foot-high lighthouse, dating from 1898; on clear days it offers views of the coast and Rostock Harbor. In summer, stalls offer ice cream and cold drinks at the base of the lighthouse.
Am Leuchtturm, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 18111, GermanySight Details
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34. Marienkirche
All that remains of the oldest sacral building in Wismar is the 250-foot tower. Although only partially damaged in the war, the East German government demolished the hall of the church in 1960. At noon, 3, and 7, listen for one of 14 hymns played on its carillon.
St.-Marien-Kirchhof, Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 23966, Germany -
35. Marienkirche
The impressive redbrick Gothic structure, which has the highest brick nave in the world, looms behind the Rathaus. Look for the old bells, as they are still in the spot where they fell during the bombing of Lübeck.
Marienkirchhof 2–3, Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, 23552, Germany0451-397–700Sight Details
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36. Marienkirche
This eight-centuries-old church—Rostock’s greatest example of Gothic architecture—contains a bronze baptismal font from 1290 and some interesting baroque features, notably the oak altar (1720) and organ (1770). The huge astronomical clock, dating from 1472, has a calendar extending to 2150.
Am Ziegenmarkt 4, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 18055, Germany0381-453325Sight Details
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37. Marktplatz
One of the largest and best-preserved squares in Germany is framed by patrician gabled houses. Their style ranges from redbrick late Gothic through Dutch Renaissance to 19th-century neoclassical. The square's Wasserkunst, the ornate pumping station built in Dutch Renaissance style, was constructed between 1580 and 1602 by the Dutch master Philipp Brandin.
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38. Molli
No visit to this part of the country would be complete without a ride on this narrow-gauge steam train that has been chugging its 16-km (10-mile) route through the streets of Bad Doberan to the nearby beach resorts of Heiligendamm and Kühlungsborn since 1886. The train was nicknamed after a little local dog that barked its approval every time the smoking iron horse passed by. In summer Molli runs 14 times daily between Bad Doberan and Kühlungsborn.
Am Bahnhof, Bad Doberan, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 18209, Germany038293-431–331Sight Details
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39. Neuer Markt
Here, you'll immediately notice the architectural potpourri of the Rathaus. The pink baroque facade from the 18th century hides a wonderful 13th-century Gothic building underneath. The Town Hall spouts seven slender, decorative towers that look like candles on a peculiar birthday cake. Walk around the back to see more of the Gothic elements. Historic gabled houses surround the rest of the square.
Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 18055, Germany -
40. Ozeaneum
The Ozeaneum features 50 aquaria, some of them huge, with 7,000 animals from the Baltic Sea, North Sea, and Atlantic Ocean, as well as the world's largest exhibition of whales. There is also a small Humboldt Penguin colony, a children's favorite.
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