Stralsund is both the gateway to the island of Rügen and a popular vacation resort with an imposing old town, a lively harbor and charming beaches. Rügen Bridge and Rügen Embankment over the 3 km wide estuary Strelasund connect the pre-Pomeranian Hanseatic city of Stralsund with the vacation island of Rügen. Discover Stralsund's picturesque old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over 500 listed houses await you. Along pretty facades, the path leads to the Old Market with the St. Nicholas Church, built until 1270. Its interior contains a masterfully crafted wooden high altar and a twelve-meter-high shrine adorned with 100 hand-carved sculptures. The town hall in North German brick Gothic, the imposing landmark of the city, is also located at the Old Market. In the harbor, excursion boats invite you to exciting trips. The Strelasund coast attracts visitors with its fine sand and colorful beach chairs. From IntercityHotel Stralsund at the main station you can easily reach the old town and the harbor on foot.
