Insel Vilm

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Insel Vilm, Nature reserve near Putbus, Germany

The protected area of Insel Vilm extends across 94 hectares in the Baltic Sea, featuring diverse coastal landscapes and ancient forests.

The area received protection status in 1936 and became part of the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve in 1990 following German reunification.

Over 330 landscape painters, including Caspar David Friedrich and Carl Gustav Carus, found inspiration in the natural landscapes of Insel Vilm.

The island permits 60 visitors daily from March to October through guided tours, requiring advance reservations for access to protected areas.

The forest contains some of northern Germany's oldest oak and beech trees, supporting rare species like Hericium coralloides and darkling beetles.

Location: Putbus

Inception: 1990

GPS coordinates: 54.32213,13.53104

Latest update: April 4, 2025 00:15

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