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The Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft Natio- Another kind of spectacle is presented by the nal Park is the biggest national park in Meck- animals living in and visiting the national park. lenburg-Vorpommern and with its 786 km the Only here one can spot red deer wandering third largest of its kind in Germany. It occupies the dunes in broad daylight and nd their hoof Fischland-Darß-Zingst 60% of the peninsulas land surface, and consists prints on the beach. Rather exciting times to to a great extent of woods. The biggest cohesive observe them in their natural habitat are the Overview of the region tract of forest is the “Darßwald” with an area of autumn months when it is their rutting season. 5,000 hectare. Many of them will gather at Darßer Ort to tout for the attention of the females. But the national Here one can not only observe how the woods park is not only famous for its deer population. evolve naturally, but also witness how the wind It also houses one of the most important resting and waves constantly form the land. While the spots for cranes in Europe. Around 60,000 of Baltic Sea carries away the sand on the west them gather here each autumn to prepare for coast of the peninsula, it gets deposited on the their journey south. northern promontory at Darßer Ort and forms new land there. Foto: voigt & kranz voigt UG, Prerow Foto:
Fischland-Darß-Zingst: Where unique landscape meets unique traditions
Above all, the Fischland-Darß-Zingst region one of the traditional sailboats, the Zeesboote, captivates with its diverse coastline, which in the little harbors of, for example, Dierhagen, does not only include endless, sandy beaches, Ahrenshoop and Zingst. Real eye catchers are but also steep cli s and the untouched, rough the colorful doors that adorn many of the hou- Weststrand. The latter is located in the Vorpom- ses in the area called Darß. The “Darßer Türen” mersche Boddenlandschaft National Park, which are still handmade in one family-run joinery is the largest national park in the Baltic Sea area in Prerow and are reminders of the peninsulas and entices visitors with its pristine nature. maritime past. Furthermore, there is the old But there is more to the peninsula than that. “Salzstraße” on which salt was transported
The people living in the Fischland-Darß-Zingst from one saline on the mainland to the coast. & kranz voigt UG, Prerow Foto: region cherish the old customs, traditions and It still connects the Recknitztal region with the the unique craftsmanship of the area. Thanks to peninsula and, thereby, passes through the city several local associations they are preserved and Ribnitz-Damgarten, which has the byname made to come alive for locals and visitors alike. Amber City. The golden-brown stone also Therefore, one can watch riders try to knock o played an important role in the peninsulas past a wooden barrel hanging high in the air at the and still can be found along the coastline after so called Tonnenabschlagen, or go sailing on a storm. fischland-darss-zingst.de Foto: voigt & kranz voigt UG, Prerow Foto: Foto: voigt & kranz UG, Prerow Foto: voigt & kranz UG, Prerow Foto: voigt & kranz UG, Prerow
Fischland Darß Zingst
The area called Fischland is the southernmost Between the areas Fischland and Zingst you nd the The Zingst is the most eastern part of land of the pen- of the former islands Fischland, Darß and Zingst. Darß, which is to a great extent under conservation insula Fischland-Darß-Zingst. It is around 20 kilometers It is the narrow bridge that connects the pen- and, therefore, comes up with untouched ora and long and between two and four kilometers broad. insula to the mainland. It starts north of the fauna. But there is more to the Darß than just the Vor- Wide parts of the former island belong to the Vorpom- Recknitzer Stadtwiesen and the Rostocker Heide. pommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park with its mersche Boddenlandschaft National Park. Among At its narrowest part it is only 500 meters wide, impressive lighthouse at Darßer Ort, the famous West- other things it inhabits one of the largest resting spots which means the Baltic Sea and the Bodden are strand (which is one of the most beautiful beaches in of cranes in Europe. Around 60,000 of the impressive Foto: Daniel Scholz / fotura.com Foto: Daniel Scholz / fotura.com Foto: Daniel Scholz / fotura.com always in close vicinity to each other. On its ve Europe) and the free-living red deer one can observe birds gather here each autumn. The Zingst also is kilometers of land the Fischland hosts the Baltic wandering the area in bright daylight. There is also the home to the identically named Baltic Sea spa town Sea spas Dierhagen, Wustrow and Ahrenshoop, evidence connected to the area´s rich maritime past Zingst, which entices with its endless beaches and its which is also popular for its artists´ colony. and its spa history one can marvel at. diverse cultural program.
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– sandy beaches, small harbors, living traditions – lighthouse at Darßer Ort – place of photography with outdoor and indoor exhibitions – Museum of Art and other galleries in Ahrenshoop – Weststrand (untouched beach, a must see) – Leica Gallery, Max Hünten Haus – Rhododendron Park in Graal-Müritz – unspoiled and beautiful nature – annual environmental photography festival – picturesque churches – traditional doors “Darßer Türen” »horizonte zingst« – photography workshops and photographic excursions
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Boddenküste Vogelparkregion Nordvorpommersche Recknitztal Waldlandschaft and Trebeltal Along the coast of the Bodden one nds several charming villages and towns. Two of them are the so called “gates to the peninsula”: the Amber South of the cities Barth and Ribnitz-Damgarten East of the river Recknitz and west of the city City Ribnitz-Damgarten to the west and Barth begins the Recknitztal region. This is where the Stralsund extends the Nordvorpommersche with its lovingly restored town houses to the river Recknitz winds through marshlands, bloo- Waldlandschaft. Thanks to its vast stretches of east. One will also nd that the varied nature ming marshy meadows and colorful elds of rape, timber it is the ideal habitat for the critically of the foreshore is very appealing for long bike Foto: TV FDZ poppies and cornowers. The best way to experi- Foto: [email protected] endangered European lesser spotted eagle. rides, hiking tours and prolonged rides on horse- ence nature is to hike or bike on the Recknitztal- Due to this fact the region also got the byname back. Beyond that, the Bodden is also the ideal circular-track or to canoe on the river itself. Along “Schreiadlerland”. If one wants to leave civili- territory for water sportsmen. the way one nds lovely towns with redbrick and zation behind for a few hours to feel closer to manor houses that are worth seeing as well. nature, he will nd refuge here as well.
Sights
– German Museum of Amber and Manufacture of Sights Sights Amber Jewelry in Ribnitz-Damgarten – Vogelpark Marlow (zoo) – river Trebel and a lot of nature – Bible Center and Vineta Museum in Barth – regional producers – churches in Tribsees and Franzburg – small villages and habors – castles and manor houses
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The area called Fischland is the southernmost Between the areas Fischland and Zingst you nd The Zingst is the most eastern point of land of of the former islands Fischland, Darß and Zingst. the Darß, which is to a great extent under conser- the peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst. It is around It is the narrow bridge that connects the pen- vation and therefore, comes up with untouched 20 kilometers long and between two and four insula to the mainland. It starts north of the ora and fauna. But there is more to the Darß kilometers broad. Wide parts of the former island Recknitzer Stadtwiesen and the Rostocker Heide. than just the national park Vorpommersche Bod- belong to the national park Vorpommersche At its narrowest part it is only 500 meters wide, denlandschaft with its impressive lighthouse at Boddenlandschaft. Among other things it inha- which means the Baltic Sea and the Bodden are Darßer Ort, the famous Weststrand (which is one bits one of the largest resting spots of cranes in always in close vicinity to each other. On its ve of the most beautiful beaches in Europe) and the Europe. Around 60.000 of the impressive birds kilometers of land the Fischland hosts the Baltic free-living red deer one can observe wandering gather here each autumn. The Zingst also is Sea spas Dierhagen, Wustrow and Ahrenshoop, the area in bright daylight. There is also the evi- home to the identically named Baltic Sea spa which is also popular for its artists´ colony. dence connected to the area´s rich maritime past town Zingst, which entices with its endless and its spa history one can marvel at. beaches and its diverse cultural program.
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Along the coast of the Bodden one nds several charming villages and towns. Two of them are the so called “gates to the peninsula”: the amber South of the cities Barth and Ribnitz-Damgarten East of the river Recknitz and west of the city city Ribnitz-Damgarten to the west and Barth begins the Recknitztal region. This is where Stralsund extends the Nordvorpommersche with its lovingly restored town houses to the the river Recknitz winds through marshlands, Waldlandschaft. Thanks to its vast stretches of east. One will also nd that the varied nature blooming marshy meadows and colorful elds timber it is the ideal habitat for the critically of the foreshore is very appealing for long bike of rape, poppies and cornowers. The best way endangered European lesser spotted eagle. rides, hiking tours and prolonged rides on horse- to experience nature is to hike or bike on the Due to this fact the region also got the byname back. Beyond that, the Bodden is also the ideal Recknitztal-circular-track or to canoe on the river “Schreiadlerland”. If one wants to leave civili- territory for water sportsmen. itself. Along the way one nds lovely towns with zation behind for a few hours to feel closer to redbrick and manor houses that are worth see- nature, he will nd refuge here as well. ing as well.
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The Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft Natio- Another kind of spectacle is presented by the nal Park is the biggest national park in Meck- animals living in and visiting the national park. Overview of the region lenburg-Vorpommern and with its 786 km2 the Only here one can spot red deer wandering third largest of its kind in Germany. It occupies the dunes in broad daylight and nd their hoof 60% of the peninsulas land surface, and consists prints on the beach. Rather exciting times to to a great extent of woods. The biggest cohesive observe them in their natural habitat are the tract of forest is the “Darßwald” with an area of autumn months when it is their rutting season. 5,000 hectare. Many of them will gather at Darßer Ort to tout for the attention of the females. But the national Here one can not only observe how the woods park is not only famous for its deer population. evolve naturally, but also witness how the wind It also houses one of the most important resting and waves constantly form the land. While the spots for cranes in Europe. Around 60,000 of Baltic Sea carries away the sand on the west them gather here each autumn to prepare for coast of the peninsula, it gets deposited on the their journey south. northern promontory at Darßer Ort and forms new land there.
Fischland-Darß-Zingst: Where unique landscape meets unique traditions
Above all, the Fischland-Darß-Zingst region one of the traditional sailboats, the Zeesboote, captivates with its diverse coastline, which in the little harbors of, for example, Dierhagen, does not only include endless, sandy beaches, Ahrenshoop and Zingst. Real eye catchers are but also steep cli s and the untouched, rough the colorful doors that adorn many of the hou- Weststrand. The latter is located in the Vorpom- ses in the area called Darß. The “Darßer Türen” mersche Boddenlandschaft National Park, which are still handmade in one family-run joinery is the largest national park in the Baltic Sea area in Prerow and are reminders of the peninsulas and entices visitors with its pristine nature. maritime past. Furthermore, there is the old But there is more to the peninsula than that. “Salzstraße” on which salt was transported from The people living in the Fischland-Darß-Zingst one saline from the surrounding region to the region cherish the old customs, traditions and coast. It still connects the Recknitztal region with the unique craftsmanship of the area. Thanks to the peninsula and, thereby, passes through the several local associations they are preserved and city Ribnitz-Damgarten, which has the byname made to come alive for locals and visitors alike. amber city. The golden-brown stone also played Therefore, one can watch riders try to knock o an important role in the peninsulas past and still a wooden barrel hanging high in the air at the can be found along the coastline after a storm. so called Tonnenabschlagen, or go sailing on fischland-darss-zingst.de