Stralsund · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Historic German Town & Cultural Hub

Stralsund (Stralsund) — Travel Guide

Stralsund (Stralsund) — Historic German Town & Cultural Hub. Hub: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Stralsund (Stralsund, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern)

Stralsund (Stralsund) — Stralsund, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Einwohnerzahl: 58,976 · 4 m.

Provinz / BezirkStralsund
Region / KantonMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Airport & DB RailFrankfurt Airport (FRA) · Rostock Hbf
Daily Budget€105–€205 ($115–$225)

Anreise & Nahverkehr

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) · Rostock Hbf. €58 Deutschlandticket & DB ICE Sparpreis.

Top Sights & Landmarks

  • Stralsund Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus
  • Stralsund Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates
  • Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Stralsund

Local Food & Regional German Specialties

In Stralsund (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Bavaria (Bayern) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.

  • Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf — Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
  • Schweinshaxe & Knödel — Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
  • Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele — Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.

Look for morning farmers' stalls on Stralsund's Marktplatz along with regional hubs like Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market. Pair your meal with Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier.