Gustow is located on the Strelasund and on the German Avenue Route. These two reference points frame the town in different ways: through its location by the water and through a named route. Other features include a small bathing area in summer, water sports nearby and Gustow’s natural harbor. If you are looking for a hotel in Gustow, these features can help you decide what to focus on during your stay: water activities, cultural landmarks in the town, or a broader look at the overarching travel destination of Vorpommern-Rügen.

Water on the Strelasund

In summer, there is a small bathing area on the Strelasund in Gustow; water sports enthusiasts pursue their activities nearby. Renting motorboats at Gustow’s natural harbor is another option. Check in advance whether rentals are available for your visit dates. The activity locations differ: the bathing area and water sports are associated with the Strelasund, while motorboat rentals are available at the natural harbor.

Buildings and landscape

Gustow Manor House was built in the 18th century in the Tudor style. The “Mordwange” stands in Gustow’s cemetery: a tall, weathered stele with seven points arranged in a circle at its upper end. The manor house and the stele offer different points of interest: the manor house is notable for its period of construction and Tudor style, while the stele stands out for its height, weathering and the circular arrangement of its seven points.

On paths through fields and forests in the municipality of Gustow, the silhouette of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund may be visible. In addition to the buildings and the stele, this brings the landscape view into focus as a distinct aspect of the municipality.

Vorpommern-Rügen in a broader context

The overarching travel destination of Vorpommern-Rügen offers a broader regional context. The district includes the island of Rügen and the offshore islands of Hiddensee and Ummanz; the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula chain is also part of the district. On Rügen, the beech forests in Jasmund National Park are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe.” The old town of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar.” The forest landscapes of Rügen and the urban heritage of Stralsund thus represent different regional themes.

Museums also offer a cultural point of reference at district level: the number of museums in the district of Vorpommern-Rügen is estimated at around 60. The Gallery in the Monastery in Ribnitz-Damgarten preserves, maintains and manages the district’s art collection. It comprises around 500 works of painting, graphic art, sculpture, ceramics, silk painting and textile design, dating from the late 19th century to the present day. The gallery also presents a permanent exhibition of graphics by Lyonel Feininger. Check the current visiting arrangements before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Rappin on Rügen, Patzig, Buschvitz, Ralswiek, Parchtitz, Lietzow, Sehlen, Poseritz

To the overarching travel overview: Amt Bergen auf Rügen.