This walking tour will bring to life the history of this Hanseatic town surrounded by water. Amidst its picturesque historic center where famous Brick Gothic prevails, you'll discover Nikolaikirche (St Nicholas's Church) - the oldest one in Stralsund and also one of the most beautiful religious edifices in northern Europe - as well as Jakobikirche (St James's Church) dating from the 14th century. You'll also see the Katharinenkloster (Monastery of St Catherine) founded in 1251 by the Dominicans and the Johanniskloster (Franciscan Monastery), built in 1254. From the Old Market Square, enjoy a view of the red brick Gothic Town Hall from the 13th century and its northern façade ornate with the Stralsund, Greifswald, Rostock, Hamburg and Lübeck coats of arms, commemorating the powerful Hanseatic League. The unique city of Stralsund has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO since 2002.
Enjoy some free time before returning on board.
PLEASE NOTE
- At the end of the visit, passengers will have free time and return on board at their own pace.
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Guided walking tour of Stralsund
This walking tour will bring to life the history of this Hanseatic town surrounded by water. Amidst its picturesque historic center where famous Brick Gothic prevails, you'll discover Nikolaikirche (St Nicholas's Church) - the oldest one in Stralsund and also one of the most beautiful religious edifices in northern Europe - as well as Jakobikirche (St James's Church) dating from the 14th century. You'll also see the Katharinenkloster (Monastery of St Catherine) founded in 1251 by the Dominicans and the Johanniskloster (Franciscan Monastery), built in 1254. From the Old Market Square, enjoy a view of the red brick Gothic Town Hall from the 13th century and its northern façade ornate with the Stralsund, Greifswald, Rostock, Hamburg and Lübeck coats of arms, commemorating the powerful Hanseatic League. The unique city of Stralsund has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO since 2002.
Enjoy some free time before returning on board.
PLEASE NOTE
- At the end of the visit, passengers will have free time and return on board at their own pace.
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
From Copenhagen to Berlin: The Baltic Sea and the Oder and Havel Rivers
Copenhagen - Gedser - Rostock - STRALSUND - Island of Rügen - GREIFSWALD - WOLGAST - Island of Usedom - SZCZECIN - LUNOW - LICHTERFELDER - HENNINGSDORF - BERLIN
From Copenhagen to Berlin, sail along the Baltic Sea, the Oder and the Havel on a cruise combining modernity and tradition, originality and simplicity. Visit the remains of Chorin Abbey, the finest example of brick architecture in Northern Germany. Discover spectacular coastlines with fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs on the islands of Usedom and Rügen, but also cities with unique architecture such as Stralsund, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
From Berlin to Copenhagen: The Baltic Sea and the Oder and havel Rivers
BERLIN - EBERSWALDE - SZCZECIN - WOLGAST - Island of Usedom - GREIFSWALD - LAUTERBACH - Island of Rügen - STRALSUND - Rostock - Gedser - Copenhagen
From Berlin to Copenhagen, sail along the Havel, the Oder and the Baltic Sea on a cruise combining modernity and tradition, originality and simplicity. Discover cities with unique architecture such as Stralsund, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, but also spectacular coastlines with fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs on the islands of Usedom and Rügen. Visit the remains of Chorin Abbey, the finest example of brick architecture in Northern Germany.
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