Eldena

The location of Eldena is particularly charming: the town lies on the banks of the river Ryck and borders the nature reserve "Eldena Lakes". This area includes several small lakes as well as forests and wetlands - a paradise for hikers, cyclists and birdwatchers. In summer you can also swim or go boating here.

But Eldena also has a lot to offer culturally. For example, visit the ruins of Eldena Monastery, which was founded in the 13th century and today serves as a popular photo motif. Nearby you will also find Greifswald's botanical garden with an impressive collection of exotic plants.

Another highlight are the numerous concerts, theatre performances and festivals in the region - including the renowned International Bach Festival in spring or the jazz festival "Jazz in Greifswald" in summer.

For culinary delights, be sure to visit one of the traditional fish restaurants - fresh fish straight from the sea on your doorstep! Or try the famous Rügen chalk potato together with regional meat dishes such as the "Pommersche Rippenbraten".

If it rains, there are still plenty of options for entertainment: visit the "Pommerensdorf" museum house or the art collection of the University of Greifswald. Alternatively, you can spend a day at the Eldena Spa, which invites you to relax with saunas and thermal baths.

Eldena is worth a trip at any time of year - in spring, countless cherry and apple trees blossom here, while in summer it is particularly beautiful on the lakeside. In autumn, the leaves turn colourful and offer an impressive natural spectacle before winter arrives with snow-covered forests.

Overall, Eldena offers something for everyone as a travel destination: nature lovers get their money's worth, but art lovers and gourmets will not be disappointed here either. A travel guide for all senses!