The Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park (Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft) is Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's largest national park, situated at the coast of the Baltic Sea. It consists of several peninsulas, islands and lagoon shore areas in the Baltic Sea, belonging to the district of Vorpommern-Rügen.
The national park includes:
The national park is characterised by very shallow water housing a unique coastal fauna. All portions of the national park are famous for being a resting place for tens of thousands of cranes and geese.
Its area is 805 km².
Getting there
The easiest way to reach the national park is by car. The closest major cities are Hamburg and Berlin. Both cities have many international flights available. The drive from both cities is around 2 - 3 hours.
When to visit
There is something to do in all seasons. The most popular season is summer and the whole area is busy with tourists and locals. A visit during the fall and winter would mean a less crowded national park.
Map of Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
Image gallery of Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
Sights in Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
Some national parks contain more than just natural wonders. This list shows you some of the sights that are located in the national park. This includes museums, cathedrals, bridges, dams and much more.
Visitor/Information centres in Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
Most national parks have an associated visitor centre to help visitors. They are usually open most of the year but some close in the off-season. You will often be able to find information on all the activities in the national park. A visit to the visitor centre is often recommended before venturing into the park.
Wildlife in Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
These sections shows you some of the characteristic wildlife to the national park.
Bears in Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
No bears in the park
This national park has no bears and you do not need to take precautions.
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