Western Pomerania-Rügen District

Western Pomerania-Rügen is an administrative district on the Baltic Sea coast with extended sandy beaches, shallow lagoons, and steep cliffs. The largest German island, Rügen, forms a significant part of this region with its distinctive white chalk formations.

The district was created in 2011 through a merger combining several former administrative regions and the Hanseatic city of Stralsund. This reorganization brought together separated coastal territories under a single administrative structure.

Coastal settlements here reflect a maritime way of life rooted in fishing traditions. Visitors can observe this connection to the sea in how locals use the harbors and waterfront spaces daily.

The region is easily accessible by car and has several small airports plus numerous harbors for boat trips. Visitors will find many access points along the coast for both water-based and land activities.

The Fischland-Darß-Zingst area formed through natural sand deposits and attracts regular bird migrations that sweep across these narrow peninsulas. These strips of land reveal how coastal forces continuously reshape the shoreline.

Location: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Inception: September 4, 2011

Capital city: Stralsund

Shares border with: Rostock District, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte District, Vorpommern-Greifswald District

Website: https://lk-vr.de

GPS coordinates: 54.25000,13.02000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:21