Darßer Ort Natureum

Darßer Ort Natureum is a nature museum located on the Darßer peninsula along the Baltic Sea coast. The building houses six permanent exhibitions with displays about marine animals, coastal habitats, and how lighthouses operate.

The museum was founded in 1991 as a branch of the German Oceanographic Museum, reflecting the region's interest in its maritime past. This location was chosen to document the importance of the lighthouse and coastal communities along the Baltic Sea.

The exhibitions show how the Baltic Sea has shaped life for people in this region through preserved animals and detailed aquarium displays. Visitors can see how fishing and seafaring have influenced the daily habits of coastal residents for generations.

The best time to visit is from May through October when the museum is open daily. During colder months, note that opening hours are limited to Wednesday through Sunday.

The 35-meter (115 foot) lighthouse from 1848 can be climbed to see the shallow waters of the bodden where land and sea blend together. The view from the top shows how the peninsula juts into the water.

Location: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: Stiftung Deutsches Meeresmuseum

Address: Darßer Ort 1 - 3, 18375 Born am Darß

Opening Hours: May,September,October Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; June-August 10:00-18:00; November-April Wednesday-Sunday 11:00-16:00

Phone: +4938233304

Email: info@meeresmuseum.de

Website: https://natureum-darss.de

GPS coordinates: 54.47280,12.50280

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20