Loitz, municipality of Germany
Loitz is a small town in Vorpommern-Greifswald district located along the Peene river, with streets laid out in the 13th century and portions of the historic town wall still standing. The town center features St. Mary's Church, remnants of a former castle, a restored train station from 1906, and a modern marina that opened in 2006.
Loitz was first recorded in 1170 and received town privileges in the 13th century as a trading center. The town changed hands several times, belonging to Rügen, Pomerania, and later Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. From the 17th century it was under Swedish administration and from 1815 part of Prussia, experiencing industrial growth in the 1800s with glass production, mills, and food processing.
The name Loitz comes from early Slavic words and was first recorded in 1170, with a connection to the word for elk. The town center reflects daily life today with small shops and cafes, while the Peene river remains central to local traditions of fishing and water-based activities.
Loitz is located on the Bundesstrasse 194, part of the German Alleenstrasse highway connecting travelers to islands like Rügen, Usedom, and Hiddensee. The town offers lodging, cafes, and a marina from which boat trips on the Peene are available, including journeys to Kummerower See lake.
The Peene river is often called the Amazon of the North and is a favorite spot for fishing and watching water birds. Visitors can travel downriver to explore unspoiled nature including the Peene valley and the Kronwald forest.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
