Fischerdorf Freest

The dreamy fishing village of Freest is 10 kilometers north of Wolgast directly at the Peenemünde to the Greifswald Bodden. Here you will find the oldest smokehouse in front of the Pomerania, the largest fishing port in MV and the hand -knotted freester fishing carpets.

The fishing village of Freest is located directly at the Peenemunst to the Greifswald Bodden and houses the largest fishing port in Mecklenburg Vorpommern. The oldest smokehouse in front of the Pomerania is also near the port. There is fresh fish in the early morning directly at the fisherman or you enjoy it on site in one of the restaurants that have both traditional and more unusual specialties on offer.

A passenger ferry to Peenemünde offers you the opportunity to reach the island of Usedom within a very short time and without detours. Excursions on the islands, rudies and complaints can also be undertaken from the port freest.

Nature, calm and fishing carpets

On the right in the picture is a hand that holds a fishing carpet with pattern. In the background you can see the fabric used for production

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From the small freestern beach you have a perfect view of Peenemünde. For nature lovers there is a campsite with additional holiday homes. Motorhome and caravanaurers find a quiet and idyllic place here. In the Heimatmuseum you can marvel at unique, hand -knotted freester fishing carpets that were declared an intangible cultural heritage in 2023.

Further information on the freester fishing carpets and the traditional boat building

Fischerfest freest

The seasonal highlight is the annual fishing festival in Freest in early August. Snacking stalls, rides, a grocer market and a ferris wheel, from which you can look at the Baltic Sea from above - all of this and more awaits you at the fishing festival in Freest!

Excursion destinations and sights in Freest

Camping relaxed, you can do that with us. In the light pine forest there are approximately 35 non -parceled parking spaces and our hut village with 11 Finnhütten, picnic benches, the community kitchen and the cultural area. On foot it is only 5 minutes to the beach and at the port of Freest with shopping and restaurants.

In the "slipstream" of the island of Usedom at the Peenemei, the fishing village of Freest is located. Away from mass tourism, you can enjoy the sea, river, beach, forests and meadows relaxed or explore actively with canoe, bike or pedes.
Several restaurants and a small supermarket are in town. You can buy fresh fish and smoked fish directly from the fishermen, in the fish shop or the smoking.
And if you feel like a little more hustle and bustle, bring the small ferry to Peenemünde on Usedom. The Lubmin seaside resort with its long beach is also available in 15 minutes and the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald in 30 minutes. In the neighboring village of Kröslin there is a very nice sauna that also makes cooler days an experience.
For us, luxury is nature, peace and time. Time for family and friends. Time for discussions. Time to cook together. Time to enjoy nature and calm.
We are a small and natural campsite. With us everything is a bit crooked and crooked. The parking spaces are as large as the trees allow. Up to the neighbor is usually a lot of space. Our sanitary buildings are small but fine (renovated 2017/18). Two people have space in our Finnhütten, but also a family with two small children. They are freshly renovated and have a small heater for cool days. We are open from Easter to mid -October.
Your campsite team lives on site and will be at your side with advice and action. If necessary, we are also happy to organize common grill or cooking evenings and look forward to when our place is the communicative meeting point for old and new friends.

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The fishing village of Freest is located directly at the Peenemunund to the Greifswald Bodden and houses the largest fishing port in MV. Every 5th fish in MV is caught here, mostly they are pegs, flounders and cod. The oldest smokehouse in front of the Pomerania is also near the port. From May to October, guests can translate to the island of Usedom every hour to Peenemünde. Bicycle treatment is also possible.

1995-2005 the port was renovated with EU funds. 26 fishing huts were set up on the quays. A functional building with sanitary facilities was part of the overall project. In this there is also a branch of the pilot and the German Society for the rescue of shipwrecked. Adjacent are restaurants that complement the offer from the fish, ice cream and coffee and cake.
Converted fishing cutters drive with visitors on the bodden and the island. A wheel and pedestrian ferry takes visitors to the island of Usedom and Retour. A visit to the Historical-Technical Museum in Peenemünde is worthwhile there.
The Freester Fischerfest takes place every year in August.

You buy fresh fish in the early morning directly from the fisherman or enjoy it on site in one of the restaurants that have both traditional and more unusual fish specialties on offer. In addition, you will get an insight into typical regional handicrafts when visiting the Freest and the local museum.

Fishing carpets freest

Freester fishing carpets, also called "Perser of the Baltic Sea", is a traditional craftsmanship from Pomerania, which was linked as additional earnings, especially in the global economic crisis of the 20s in fishing villages. Each carpet is unique and consists of thousands of hand -knotted knots.

Route of North German Romance: Fischerdorf Freeet - Romantic Travel

An old, unpaved country road connected the towns of Wolgast, Katzow, Boltenhagen, Rappenhagen and Kemnitz. In bad weather or in winter, this path was difficult to drive. Runge therefore occasionally made his way to Ludwigsburg or Greifswald on foot. Like Caspar David Friedrich, probably during his honeymoon, he crossed the Fischerdorf Freest. Fishing plays a major role here: Salt huts, smoking and fishing nets also distinguish this place today.

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