Discover Stralsund – The Hanseatic City on the Baltic Sea

Stralsund, together with Wismar a UNESCO World Heritage site, is considered one of the best-preserved Hanseatic cities on the Baltic coast. The city impresses with its unique combination of medieval brick Gothic architecture, maritime flair, and modern attractions like the Ozeaneum.

Take your time for Stralsund – not only because of the two monumental churches, which with their rich furnishings are among the most significant brick buildings in Northern Germany. The entire old town invites you to stroll and linger: narrow alleys, picturesque squares, and magnificent facades tell of the heyday of the Hanseatic League.

Highlights in Stralsund:

• St. Nicholas and St. Mary's Church – monumental brick churches with rich furnishings and imposing towers.
• Historic Town Hall – a masterpiece of brick Gothic architecture, symbol of the wealth of the Hanseatic city.
• Old Merchant Houses – magnificent facades that reflect the prosperity of the merchants.
• Old Town – UNESCO World Heritage site with picturesque streets, gabled houses, and lively squares.
• Harbor & Ozeaneum – modern marine museum with spectacular architecture and huge aquariums.
• German Maritime Museum – housed in a former monastery, it perfectly complements the Ozeaneum.

Stralsund's Significance in the Hanseatic Era:

In the Middle Ages, Stralsund was the second largest and second richest Hanseatic city after Lübeck. Even today, the magnificent buildings bear witness to the economic and cultural influence that the city exercised in Northern Europe. Those who visit Stralsund experience a fascinating mixture of past and present – from the medieval old town to modern museum worlds at the harbor.

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