Gustow on the Strelasund

Gustow lies on the Strelasund and along the German Avenue Route. When looking for a hotel in Gustow, local features offer specific points of reference for choosing a destination: a small bathing area in summer, the natural harbor, the Tudor-style manor house, and the Mordwange in the cemetery. Water, architecture, and a distinctive individual landmark offer different points of interest.

Water and activities

In summer, there is a small bathing area on the Strelasund in Gustow. Water sports enthusiasts enjoy their activities nearby. The bathing area is a summer feature, while water sports provide another local connection to the water. Motorboats can be rented at Gustow Natural Harbor. Check current availability before your trip if renting a boat is important to your plans. Swimming, water sports, and motorboat rentals appeal to different interests.

Manor house and Mordwange

Gustow Manor House was built in the 18th century in the Tudor style. The 18th century refers to when it was built, while the Tudor style describes its architectural form. The “Mordwange” stands in Gustow cemetery: a tall, weathered stele with seven points arranged in a circle at its top. The manor house is defined by its construction date and architectural style; the stele has specific features in its height, weathered surface, and arrangement of points. The two landmarks can therefore be viewed in different ways: through the architecture of a house or the shape of a single stele.

Landmarks in the landscape

Gustow lies on the Strelasund and along the German Avenue Route. From paths through the municipality of Gustow, you can see the silhouette of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund. These three connections offer different points of reference: the location by the water, a named route, and a view of Stralsund from within the municipality.

In the wider travel destination of Vorpommern-Rügen

The wider travel destination of Vorpommern-Rügen opens up further island and cultural themes. The district of Vorpommern-Rügen includes the island of Rügen and the nearby islands of Hiddensee and Ummanz. The district is estimated to have around 60 museums. The Old Town of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar.” The beech forests in Jasmund National Park on Rügen are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe.” Vorpommern-Rügen is also known for the Störtebeker Festival. Check specific event dates if you plan to include this in your trip.

Another regional cultural attraction is the Gallery in the Monastery in Ribnitz-Damgarten. It mainly displays contemporary regional art, as well as a permanent exhibition of prints by Lyonel Feininger. The district’s art collection comprises around 500 works in painting, prints, sculpture, ceramics, silk painting, and textile design; the works date from the late 19th century to the present. Check current visiting conditions before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Garz/Rügen, Patzig, Buschvitz, Lietzow, Poseritz, Rappin on Rügen, Parchtitz, Ralswiek

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