Wolgast

Wolgast stands on the banks of Peenestrom river, connected to Usedom island through a movable bascule bridge called Blaues Wunder.

The city emerged from a Slavic Wendish stronghold in the 12th century, later becoming a residence for Pomeranian dukes from 1285 to 1637.

The Stadtgeschichtliches Museum displays local maritime heritage and houses artifacts from the medieval Hanseatic trading period.

The municipality extends over 61.53 square kilometers at an elevation of 5 meters, offering direct access to Baltic Sea coastal routes.

The name Wolgast derives from ancient Wendish language terms meaning forest of griffins, reflecting the region's Slavic origins.

Location: Vorpommern-Greifswald District

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Website: https://wolgast.de

GPS coordinates: 54.05000,13.76667

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34