Loissin combines a distinctive heritage site with a strong connection to the water: Ludwigsburg Palace is in the village of the same name within the municipality and is one of the most significant historic monuments in Western Pomerania. The Loissin surf spot is right on the Greifswald Bodden; the village of Ludwigsburg also has a natural beach. This gives you a choice of different focuses when planning your trip: cultural history or coastal activities.
Ludwigsburg Palace: Architecture and history
The Ludwigsburg estate includes a three-storey, plastered Renaissance building with the floor plan of a Latin cross. The Latin-cross floor plan describes the cross-shaped layout of the building and can be considered a distinct architectural feature alongside its style, number of storeys and plastered finish. Those interested in historic architectural forms will find several specific points of interest, rather than having to identify the palace by its name alone.
Alongside the palace, Ludwigsburg Palace Chapel is also considered an important architectural and cultural monument in the region. It was built in 1708 and renovated from 2014 to 2018. The dates mark different periods: 1708 refers to its construction, while 2014 to 2018 refers to its renovation. The remains of a late Baroque garden can also be seen south of the palace. The Renaissance building and the remains of the late Baroque garden bring different architectural and landscape features into view.
Another cultural and historical point of interest is the cemetery in Ludwigsburg. On 7 September 2018, an exhibition conceived as a summer-long permanent exhibition opened there in the Weissenborn Mausoleum. It is about the 42 surviving tomb chapels and mausoleums in Western Pomerania. The exhibition is located in Ludwigsburg, while its theme takes in Western Pomerania as a wider cultural region.
Natural beach, Bodden and getting around
The village of Ludwigsburg has a natural beach, and the Loissin surf spot is right on the Greifswald Bodden. In Loissin on the Bodden, kitesafe.de offers professional courses in kitesurfing, wingfoiling and SUP. The beach and courses offer different ways to include the coastal area in your travel plans. Check before your trip whether a suitable course is available.
A total of three tourist information boards featuring maps of the surrounding area have been set up across Loissin’s three villages. They help visitors find their way while cycling and hiking along the Bodden coast. The boards are spread across the villages and are intended for both cyclists and hikers.
Cycling at the local and regional levels
The wider destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald offers a broader setting for cycling trips. The Baltic Sea Cycle Route, part of the EuroVelo EV10 route, runs through the district. The Stettiner Haff Circular Route and the Route of North German Romanticism are also regional cycling routes for exploring Vorpommern-Greifswald. When planning, it helps to distinguish between the different scales: the information boards provide maps of the surrounding area, while the named cycling routes are for exploring the district. Check the route and signage before setting out on a specific trip.
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To the wider travel overview: Amt Lubmin.
