Ueckermünde

Ueckermünde is a coastal town at the mouth of the Uecker River, where it flows into the Stettiner Haff lagoon. White sand beaches stretch along the harbor jetty, while the compact center consists of small lanes and squares close to the water.

Town rights were granted in 1260 under Lübeck Law, transforming the settlement from a Slavic fishing village. Fortifications rose during the medieval period to protect trade routes across the Oder.

At the market square, half-timbered houses frame the baroque Marienkirche, creating a postcard view of northern German town architecture. On warm days, the promenade along the harbor fills with walkers enjoying ice cream and watching small boats return from the lagoon.

The town is reachable by train via Pasewalk or by car using the A11 highway to the south. Accommodations cluster near the harbor, while beaches are within walking distance from the center.

South of the town spreads the Ueckermünde Heath, the largest forest block in Vorpommern, reaching all the way to the Polish border. Trails through the woodland pass abandoned villages and old clearings from the era of border surveillance.

Location: Vorpommern-Greifswald District

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Shares border with: Lübs, Mönkebude, Grambin, Vogelsang-Warsin, Eggesin, Liepgarten, Meiersberg

Website: http://ueckermuende.de

GPS coordinates: 53.73333,14.03333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:14