"Welcome to STRALSUND" Stralsund by Leipzig

Stralsund Travel Guide: 40 reviews and 87 photos

The Hanseatic town of Stralsund is situated in Mecklenburg West-Pomeranian’s northeast. The town was founded in 1234 by the duke of Rügen. Stralsund played an important role in the war of the Chamber of Commerce against Denmark, after it became a part of the Hanse. After the futile siege of Stralsund by Wallenstein in 1628, the city was extended to a fortress. In 1648 it became a part of Sweden, whose government for Vorpommern had its residence in Stralsund. In 1936 the dam to the island of Rügen was built, a firm connection to the island. The city of Stralsund was heavily destroyed because of air raids in 1944 and Stralsund was handed over without combat at May 1st, 1945.
Today, Stralsund is an important shipyard town and has about 63,000 inhabitants.

Last visit to Stralsund: Jul 2002
Intro Written Sep 7, 2002
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St. Nicholai Church Things to Do (11)

Built around 1276 and sized to a basilica in 14th century. The spires were destroyed in the big fire of 1662. Only one... more travel advice

St. Jacobi Church Things to Do (11)

Built around 1303 and sized in the middle of 14th century. The tower is 68 m (223 ft) high. more travel advice

Entrance to St. Nicholai Things to Do (11)

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Market Square Things to Do (11)

The red building next to the yellow is the Wulflam House. bilt in 1350 it was home of major Bertram Wulflam. more travel advice

Transportation (1)
DO NOT GO THERE BY CAR !!!!

Restaurants (1)
Fischermann's

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herzog63 Dec 8, 2003 at 2:43 AM

Nice impressions of the St. Marien Church! Stralsund looks pretty cool! Good tips about the parking....
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german_eagle Nov 14, 2003 at 2:48 PM

Sehr schöne Stadt. Kann mich allerdings nur dunkel an DDR-Zeiten erinnern - da war alles renovierungsbedürftig. Muss doch mal wieder nachschauen :-) Thanks for sharing these tips.
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tini58de Aug 8, 2003 at 1:48 AM

Wonderful pictures of a wonderful city!! Will you add some more comments?!
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mauro_pd May 1, 2003 at 5:51 AM

Nein, nein ... she was a little bit nervous, you know, east-germany ladies :-))))
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MEdelmann Apr 12, 2003 at 7:27 AM

Great old architecture. I guess that the towns in the former eastern part of Germany are more beautiful than in the west.... I never have been here ... :-((
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globetrott Apr 12, 2003 at 3:16 AM

Great old architecture !So many lovely places in Germany !
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pepples46 Apr 2, 2003 at 6:04 PM

was uns nicht alles durch die politische Lage vorenthalten wurde...ich hatte nie the Gelegenheit ins andere Deutschland zureisen...das hol ich jetzt mit Deinen Seiten nach...es ist einfach wunderschoen, tks Chris
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matcrazy1 Nov 20, 2002 at 3:10 PM

Good pics and suggestions :-)
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acemj Oct 22, 2002 at 2:42 PM

Hey, I found another architecture lover. Great photos of old buildings.