Wolgast

The Duke City of Wolgast, former residence of the dukes of Pomerania-Wolgast, now houses the burial of the last Pomeranian heart in the St. Petri Church. In addition to the pomeranism, the Homeyer merchant family and the shipbuilding engineer Haack as well as the painter and romantic Philipp Otto Runge shaped the city history.

While the original pictures of Philipp Otto Runge are exhibited in the Hamburg Kunsthalle, the Wolgaster birthplace shows the life path Runges. In addition to painting, he made a decisive contribution to the three -dimensional color theory, designed playing cards and wrote down fairy tales. The best known "from the fisherman and his wife" was even included in the collection of the Brothers Grimm.

In summer, the classic concerts lure to the St. Petri Church as part of the "Wolgaster Summer Musiken". All year round, approx. 52 animal species can be experienced in the Wolgast zoo and attendance. The ducal city with historical city center and maritime flair offers you by harbor tours, shipping on the roller water or the Peene stream from May to October and all year round, fish restaurants also invite you to live music and view of the water.

The city harbor in Wolgast is the place of departure for the classic harbor tours, ship trips on the roller water or the Peene stream. Here are the leisure captains with their houseboats and sailing yachts. At around 100 attempts per year, you also have the chance to observe the large river cruise ships from the Peenbrücke or put on and off. All year round, fish restaurants often invite you to a meal with live music and view of the water. Every year to the Wolgaster Hafenagen days on the first weekend in July, Hafenstraße turns into a maritime stroll mile with a lot of hustle and bustle and various demonstrations on and in the water.

Route of North German Romantic: Hafen Wolgast - two painters - A motif
of the city harbor Wolgast conveys a maritime flair. Such motifs were of particular interest for romantics and were happy to be shown in pictures. As a hometown of Runges, it is not surprising that he settled at the port for a drawing. In 1806 the picture "Landscape on the Peene" was taken. A ship with a Swedish flag was clearly shown here. Caspar David Friedrich also took the opportunity to draw at the Wolgaster harbor during his honeymoon in 1818. He often visited the city of Wolgast during his home stay, as sketches of the remains of the Volgaster Castle at the time.

On day and evening tours, the team of the Weissen Dune takes them from Neppermin, Wolgast or Karlshagen to the Pomeranian waters around Usedom. They are greeted on board with a glass of sparkling wine. Captain Jane Bothe takes her to old times and tells the story of the ship. Then it says: "Linen!" As before, the sails are set. If you want to actively help you, you are very welcome. When the wind drives us towards the horizon, the time has come to dangle the soul and let the crew spoil you.

At our bar there is a diverse selection of drinks and surprises from the region and the Netherlands. There are comfortable benches on deck. But everyone also has the opportunity to look for a cozy place and make yourself comfortable with pillows. While the indescribably beautiful nature of the hinterland passes, the sky plays with the clouds, you can leave everyday life behind and relax.

The team of the white dune spoils them with a buffet with a smoked fish, sausage, cheese and fresh bread from the region as well as with a soup & baguette. Every Tuesday you can experience "enjoyment under sailing" on board. A pleasure for all the senses! The white dune serves you a 4-course menu with products from Pomerania and Holland for maritime live music. Let yourself be surprised!

White dune sailing tours: that also means celebrations! Whether weddings, birthdays or other families and company parties. We would like to spoil you and offer you a special experience in a beautiful ambience on board the "White Dune".

Here you can book your day tour.

During his birthplace in Wolgast, his way of life in the Hamburg Kunsthalle is found in Wolgast. In addition to painting, Runge made a decisive contribution to the three -dimensional color theory, designed playing cards and wrote down the first fairy tales in Germany. The best known - "from the fisherman and his wife" - was added to the Grimm brothers' collection.

Route of North German Romantic: Rungehaus Wolgast - The birthplace of Runges
Philipp Otto Runge was born on July 23, 1777. Like Friedrich August von Klinkowström, he had ten siblings. Already in his early childhood, his teacher, the poet Ludwig Gotthard Kosegarten, was recognized and promoted at the Wolgaster school. After an apprenticeship in Hamburg, Runge decided in 1799 to study art in Copenhagen. After his return, he met Caspar David Friedrich and also moved to Dresden. Runge nevertheless spent several years in Wolgast, where he developed his theory of three -dimensional color theory. One of his most famous works "Wilhelmine Helwig" is located in the Pomeranian State Museum in Greifswald.

In the middle of the idyllic forest piece of Tannenkamp, ​​the Wolgast zoo has been a popular destination for people of all ages for more than 60 years. Even today, its natural character is formative for the Wolgast zoo. Majestic trees donate cooling shadows even in the hottest summer. Guests experience a cross -section through the animal world of the earth in a unique atmosphere. More than 500 animals live here from more than 42 species. Through nature -designed enclosures, visitors can observe the natural behavior of a wide variety of animal species - some in accessible enclosures. A visit to the Wolgast zoo offers a mix of relaxation, relaxation, experience and knowledge. Children can have fun on several play and climbing opportunities as well as a scooter track. Petting enclosures, walk -in systems, an information house and commented shovels (from May to October) offer varied experiences to all age groups. In the bistro on the entrance area with partly weather -protected seating areas, guests can strengthen themselves: there are various warm and cold dishes, sweets, as well as hot and cold drinks. There are sufficiently toll -free parking spaces in front of the zoo. In the park there are sanitary facilities accessible to the disabled and a changing room. The Wolgast zoo has been the “Tierpark Tannenkamp Wolgast e. V. "

Prices:
adult 7.50 euros
children 5.00 euros
reduced 5.50 euros
family card 22.00 euros

In the 15th century, the town hall was built in 1512, 1625 and 1713 to the city fires and was rebuilt from 1720 to 1724. The remains of the originally Gothic building are still visible. However, the facade is from the time of the late baroque. Today the registry office and the tourist information are located in the historic town hall. Lectures and cultural events take place in the fireplace room. Regional products are offered on a fresh market once a week on the Rathausplatz.

The "Stralsund" steam ferry from 1890 is the only preserved ship of its kind in Germany. Originally built for ferry traffic between Stralsund and Altfähr on Rügen, it was used by increased capacity requirements on this line from 1901 in Swinünde. After the war, the ferry was used for the trajekt between the island of Usedom and the mainland in the Volgaster harbor, since it is no longer a rail connection between the island of Usedom and gave the mainland. She had the last mission in the 1990s to exchange the old railcars for new vehicles from the Usedom Bäderbahn. Visitors can visit the machine room, the fair and the bridge of the ferry built in the museum port.

The three-aisled basilica from the 14th century was the Hofkirche of the Dukes to Pomerania-Wolgast. It was built around 1350 in honor of the apostle Peter. In the same place, a pagan temple is said to have been of the same place that Otto von Bamberg had destroyed at the time of the Christianization of Pomerania. Nowadays there is the burial of the last Pomeranian cocks in the crypt of St. Petri and in the nave there is a picture cycle from the Middle Ages to dance. 184 steps lead to the tower of the St. Petri Church, which can be climbed during the opening time of the church. From above there is a wonderful panoramic view of the city of Volgast to the island of Usedom.

The St. Gertrud chapel is a twelve -sided brick building with a central column and star vaults from the 15th century. Of the originally over 30 Gertrud chapels in Pomerania, only four are still present today, of which the Wolgaster is the only one in Germany. Since St. Gertrud is considered the patron saint of travelers and pilgrims, those who once did not make it to the city in time before the gates were closed could find a safe and dry sleeping place in the St. Gertrud chapel.

The St. Jürgen Chapel, built in the 15th century, was first used as a hospital for the poor, the sick and strangers and at the beginning of the 18th century as a plague house with a associated cemetery. The following generations served as a poor and burial church. Extensive renovation measures took place after the Second World War. Today the chapel is used as a winter church and event room.

From the direction of Greifswald along the Baltic Sea cycle path, the path leads along the Wolgast Tannenkamp zoo and to the Dreilindengrund. A bathing area at the Gustav Adolfs Gorge invites you to linger and along the Peenestrom you have a wonderful view of the "blue miracle", the bridge to the island of Usedom. At the height of the "Grummkreisel" daycare center there is an information board for the route of North German Romantic.

Route of North German Romance: Wolgast - The Hiktadt Runges

Philipp Otto Runge was born in Wolgast in 1777. He is considered a very versatile romantic. His drawing talent was recognized early on. As a painter, he mainly concentrated the portrait. He often drew his family and good friends, including Friedrich August von Klinkowström 1808. In addition, Runge dominated the silhouette and is considered the creator of the three -dimensional color theory. During his short life, he was only 33 years old, he also created play card motifs.

Volgast has another stop at the center opposite the birthplace of Philipp Otto Runge and on the Usedom side - Wolgast ferry.