Nautineum Stralsund

The Nautineum is a research museum on Dänholm Island dedicated to marine history and fishing. The collection includes historical fishing gear, marine research equipment, and preserved specimens displayed across different exhibition areas.

The museum was founded in 1999 and added marine research focus to Germany's museum network focused on fishing heritage. The exhibits document methods and developments that emerged over decades in the coastal region.

The museum shows how fishing and marine research shaped life in the region and how people used the water. Visitors can see old tools and methods that generations of fishermen and scientists developed.

The museum sits on an island and is best reached on foot or by boat; visitors should plan for changing weather conditions. Opening hours vary by season, with expanded access during warmer months.

The museum preserves original equipment from different periods of fishing history and shows how methods changed across generations. This collection offers a direct look at the practical tools fishermen actually used.

Location: Stralsund

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Zum Kleinen Dänholm, 18439 Stralsund

Opening Hours: June-September: 10:00-18:00; May: 10:00-17:00; October: 10:00-17:00; November-April: off

Phone: +4938312650355

Email: info@meeresmuseum.de

Website: https://nautineum.de

GPS coordinates: 54.30528,13.11639

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06