Hiking between Bodden and Baltic Sea

Look forward to Germany's most beautiful peninsula, Fischland-Darß, located between Rostock and Stralsund. It is characterized by old farms and cottages, as well as historic captain's houses from the era of the great sailing ships. In autumn, thousands of cranes make a stopover in the National Park 'Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft' on their way south. With the onset of dusk, they return from their feeding grounds to their sleeping places and announce themselves from afar with their trumpet calls – unforgettable and impressive! Enjoy beautiful hikes through beach and dune landscapes, wide meadows, and along the Bodden coasts, and observe the magnificent cranes up close.

Day 1 | Arrival

Departure in the morning and drive towards the Baltic Sea. Check into the hotel and dinner. Afterwards, you can take a first exploratory walk. The Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park and the untouched Darßer Forest are directly adjacent to the hotel.

Day 2 | Prerow and the Darß

After a short drive to the harbor in Prerow, you will walk through the meadows to Wieck. On the way, you can observe herds of cattle and water buffalo from the organic farm Gut Darß and various interesting bird species. Continue along the Bodden dike to Born, the small village on the southern coast of Darß, located between Saaler and Bodstedter Bodden at Koppelstrom. The former fishing and farming village invites you to stroll through the streets to discover the many thatched-roof sailors' houses and beautiful captains' houses. Afterwards, return to the hotel.

Difficulty level: easy

Walking time: approx. 4 hours (approx. 14 km)

Day 3 | Ahrenshoop – Wustrow

Bus ride to Ahrenshoop. You will hike through Ahrenshoop with its districts Niehagen and Althagen, past the houses of the painters, along the Bodden coast, to Wustrow. In Wustrow, you will walk through Neue Straße with the oldest houses of the village to the harbor. Here you have the opportunity to eat fresh smoked fish from the oven. Afterwards, continue to the pier at the Baltic Sea beach. On the way back, you will hike along the steep coast and over the highest mountain of Fischland, the Bakelberg. From there, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Baltic Sea, the Bodden, and the landscape of Fischland. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

Difficulty level: easy

Walking time: approx. 4 hours (approx. 14 km)

Day 4 | Boat tour Prerow – Baltic Sea

In the late morning, you will take a Bodden boat tour. Let yourself be transported back in time to the 19th century. Enjoy the unique flair of an authentic Mississippi steamboat. All this in the midst of one of the most pristine natural landscapes in Europe. Against the stunning natural backdrop of the Prerow Stream, the tour goes into the Bodstedter Bodden and back to the harbor of the Baltic Sea spa Prerow. Back on land, you will walk along the beach towards the lighthouse at Darßer Ort. The path leads through the dunes in the national park and to some viewing platforms. Upon arrival at the lighthouse, you will have free time and the opportunity to visit the café or the German Maritime Museum Natureum, which features a wonderful exhibition on nature in the national park. Return to the hotel.

Difficulty level: easy

Walking time: approx. 4 hours (approx. 15 km)

Day 5 | Rostock

Today, after breakfast, you will travel to Rostock. During a tour of the Hanseatic and university city, you will follow the traces of over 800 years of city history. During the tour, you will learn about important buildings, streets, squares, and interesting anecdotes about the city. Afterwards, there will be plenty of free time before returning to the hotel.

Day 6 | Return journey

• Travel by modern coach
• 5x overnight stays including breakfast buffet
  at the Hotel Bernstein in Prerow
• 5x dinner at the hotel
• Qualified hiking guide from the 2nd to
  4th day
• Boat tour from/to Prerow
• City tour in Rostock
• Free entry to the wellness area "Darßarium"
• Tourist tax

Due to the local weather conditions, there may be changes to the program.

The hotel is located in an idyllic setting in the Baltic Sea resort of Prerow. It offers natural beauty and plenty of space for your relaxation. All 127 rooms are accessible by elevator and equipped with a shower, toilet, hairdryer, and TV. For dinner, the delicacies from the kitchen range from local specialties such as pike-perch and local game to international dishes. Afterwards, you can unwind in the cozy hotel bar with a drink or a glass of wine to end a relaxing holiday day. The spacious ensemble consists of the main building with a wellness area of approximately 600 m² (featuring a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, a steam bath, and an infrared cabin – massages and treatments are available upon request at the hotel), a fitness room, and a rooftop terrace, as well as a heated outdoor pool, all surrounded by a well-maintained park and garden landscape. Furthermore, the hotel has an extensive sports facility with a tennis court, outdoor chess, beach volleyball, table tennis, and badminton. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.