Living in the Hanseatic city of Stralsund

Just arrived in Stralsund and still a green herring? Or are you interested in studying with really good career prospects in a region with sun, water and waves? Then you'll find lots of information about culture and leisure activities in the Hanseatic city and the Vorpommern-Rügen region here.

Stralsund has been around for almost 800 years, of which it belonged to Sweden for almost 200 years. The historic old town with its North German brick Gothic architecture is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - together with Wismar. Many tourists, together with sailors and students, bring fresh life to the harbor town and ensure that there are cafés, bars and restaurants for every taste and you will find great stores for shopping. You should also not miss out on the beautiful nature in the Western Pomerania Bodden Landscape National Park with its sports and leisure activities.

City tour with Lale and Bruno through the Hanseatic city of Stralsund.

The Hanseatic city

Stralsund is a Hanseatic city with a breath of fresh air that is easy to fall in love with. The harbor, the beach and the green city center quickly give you a vacation feeling. The city of short distances scores with affordable living space in a dream location. Stralsund has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002 thanks to its many impressive brick Gothic houses. This makes it twice as enjoyable to stroll around the old town and the marina.

Leisure activities

The range of leisure activities in Stralsund is unbeatable: In addition to beach volleyball, sailing, diving and football, you can do endless sports. There's fun and parties at concerts and beach parties. Play a game of "Rum & Rollmops" in the cool playing card factory or check out cultural events and exhibitions in the city, big blockbusters at the CineStar or alternative films at the small arthouse cinema.

Culture

Stralsund has a lot to offer culturally. The city's many museums and historical heritage give it a venerable character. An evening at the theater, the cinema, a concert or a reading? That's everyday life in Stralsund. Creative projects invite you to get involved and do it yourself. If you want something particularly spectacular, take part in the Wallenstein Days or the Stralsund Thriller.

Eating, drinking and celebrating

Stralsund is said to not only have the best fish sandwiches, but also the funniest service. Here you will find fine and fast food for the palate from all over the world. During the day, people meet in the numerous bistros, restaurants and cafés. In the evening, students stroll along with fishermen and tourists through the new and old pubs and bars of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund.

Nature

The Hanseatic city of Stralsund is located on the Baltic Sea off the island of Rügen and with a direct boat connection to the island of Hiddensee. The town is surrounded on the landward side by lakes, meadows and forests, where you can enjoy the many hours of sunshine. On excursions into the surrounding area, you can discover animal and plant species that have long since disappeared elsewhere in Germany.

Region

It would be hard to find a more magnificent landscape for excursions: The World Heritage City is surrounded by the most beautiful Baltic Sea beaches, the beautiful islands of Hiddensee, Usedom and the Zingst-Fischland/Darß peninsula. From the treetop walk on Rügen to the Störtebeker Festival, from toboggan runs and go-kart races to the forest rope park in Altefähr, there is fun, action and nature all in one in the sunny Vorpommern-Rügen region.