Live in Western Pomerania

How do people live in Western Pomerania? What moves you? What do you particularly love about your home and what is your insider tip for unique vacation experiences?

Katrin Staude, archaeologist

As a descendant of the famous painter Caspar David Friedrich, archaeologist Katrin Staude likes to visit the places he had painted. She is a research diver and shares her extensive knowledge of the history of the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, especially on the island of Rügen and in the area. Even her great-UR-UR-GROSSONKEL was fascinated by the island, especially from the impressive chalk cliffs, which inspired him sustainably.

Two women kneel over a large paper and research the family tree of Caspar David Friedrich.

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The fisherman Dirk Baumann with blue dungarees over a blue and white-checked flannel shirt.

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Dirk Baumann, Fischer

Baltic Sea fishing Dirk Baumann begins his day early and has been working as a fisherman since 1983. While others sleep, he prepares his cutter at Greifswald Bodden, where Freest is his home port. Freest has about 26 active coastal fishermen and is the largest port of its kind on Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's coast. The fish season starts in January with herring catch, followed by Hornfisch in April and turbot and flounders in May. Fischer use boats from four to seventeen meters in length and work with putting or towing nets.

In difficult times, the fishing women made fishing carpets that are exhibited today in the local museum. In addition to the fishing port and the museum, Freest also offers a boat yard, fish restaurants and the freester beach. A fish roll on the snack bar is one of them.

Stefan Wollert, Managing Director Gutshof Liepen

In the last largely unobstructed river valley of Western Europe, Stefan Wollert relies on sustainable tourism. At the estate in Liepen, which has existed since 1907, he creates delicious dishes from the products of the in-house herb and vegetable garden as well as regional ingredients and game from his own game enclosure. These can either be enjoyed in the country house style restaurant or purchased as treats in the farm shop. With one of the hotel's own, solar -powered electric boats, guests have the opportunity to explore the untouched river landscape. So Wollert has created a place of calm and relaxation in the heart of Western Pomerania.

Stefan Wollert receives fresh herbs from a raised bed

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Till Richter with his Dalmatian on a staircase in Buggenhagen Castle

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Till Richter, Director Till Richter Museum

In Buggenhagen Castle, art historian Till Richter offers young artists a unique platform for young artists. In 2012 he acquired and renovated the manor house built in 1840 in the small town of Buggenhagen in the Lassaner Winkel. The art museum he founded houses ten to fifteen international exhibitions every year. Richter, however, is particularly important to the promotion of the young artist scene: Every year, selected young artists receive the opportunity to work at Buggenhagen Castle and then issue their works.