Wolgast railway station

Wolgast railway station is an operational station with two platform tracks located in the coastal town of Wolgast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The facility provides a direct connection between mainland and the island of Usedom and continues to serve passenger traffic.

The station opened on 1 November 1863 as an important infrastructure development for the region during industrialization. It marked the beginning of regular rail connections that supported economic growth in this coastal area.

The station building displays brick architecture typical of 19th century northern Germany and serves as a recognizable transition point for travelers moving between mainland and island. Its facade reflects the regional construction style that characterized railway stations of that era.

The station is served by trains running toward Stralsund and Berlin as well as regional rail services. A ferry terminal for crossing to the island is within easy walking distance.

The station sits only about 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level, making it an unusually low location for a railway facility in northern Germany. This proximity to water level enables seamless connections to ferry services departing for the island.

Location: Wolgast

Official opening: November 1, 1863

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

GPS coordinates: 54.04389,13.76917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41