Wustrow

Wustrow is a small coastal municipality on the Baltic Sea in the Vorpommern-Rügen region, stretching along several kilometers of shoreline. The landscape consists of natural beaches, flat terrain, and is located on a peninsula between the Baltic Sea and a lagoon.

The place name comes from Slavic times and means 'island,' reflecting the early settlers of the region. It developed over centuries as a small fishing settlement in this sheltered coastal location.

The community's character is shaped by its connection to the sea and the people who depend on fishing. You can see this in how buildings are oriented toward the water and how locals use the beaches and waterfront.

The municipality is accessible by regional roads and sits conveniently between larger coastal towns that are easy to reach. The flat topography and natural beaches make it simple to explore, with good starting points for walks along the shore.

The place sits on a peninsula that separates two different bodies of water: the open Baltic Sea on one side and a quiet lagoon on the other. This unusual geographical position creates a rare spot where two different coastal landscapes exist side by side.

Location: Western Pomerania-Rügen District

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Website: https://darss-fischland.de/de/gemeinden/ostseebad-wustrow

GPS coordinates: 54.35000,12.40000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 11:17