Wangern: Ponds, Ice Age Traces and Fishing Opportunities

Wangern: rural scenery and nature

In nearby Hinter Wangern, holiday apartments and farms are part of the rural landscape. Numerous ponds are also part of the surroundings; they are remnants of the last Ice Age, and fishing is possible at some of them. Alongside the rural scenery, geological traces and fishing opportunities are therefore also in focus.

Nearby Hinter Wangern has a natural beach in a quiet bay; Hinter Wangern borders the Fauler See Nature Reserve. There is also a secluded nudist beach beside Poel’s coastal cliff. Outside the main season, the beach and cliff can also be explored on horseback. The quiet bay and the coastal cliff thus offer two distinct beach experiences in the surrounding area.

Getting here and getting around

Bus route 230 serves Wangern and connects the village with Kirchdorf, Timmendorf and Wismar. There is parking at the beach access in Hinter Wangern; the area also has a well-developed network of cycle paths. The bus connection, cycle path network and parking at the beach access offer different options for planning your routes. If travelling by bus, check the timetable before your trip.

On Poel Island: nature and culture

The island church on Poel Island was built of brick in the Romanesque-Gothic style in the first half of the 13th century. Its 47-metre-high tower is a landmark visible from far across the island. In addition to church services, there are guided tours and visits, as well as numerous concerts; check event dates if you plan to attend a concert.

The Poel Erratic Boulder Garden offers a geological perspective. It displays rocks found exclusively on the coasts or in the fields of Poel Island, and provides insights into around two billion years of Earth’s history. Poel Island’s natural environment also includes the Langenwerder bird sanctuary: it provides suitable living conditions for wading and water birds, and migrating birds use it as a resting place.

Activities on Poel Island

Almost all places on Poel Island can be reached on foot or by bicycle via signposted country lanes. Bicycles can be rented in Gollwitz, Kirchdorf, Am Schwarzen Busch, Kaltenhof and Timmendorf-Strand. As rental availability can change, it is worth checking current providers before your trip.

Island paddling follows a different schedule: from May to October, a six-hour kayak tour takes place on Thursdays off the coast of Poel Island and neighbouring islands. Equipment and an experienced skipper are provided for the group circumnavigation of Poel. During the bathing season, water sports such as water skiing, kitesurfing and surfing are also available at Timmendorf beach on Poel Island. The kayak tour lasts six hours and takes place on a fixed day of the week; the listed sports at Timmendorf are tied to the bathing season.

The rampart of the former fortress complex with its castle in Kirchdorf on Poel Island also has a present-day event function: it is used for events and markets, as well as an open-air stage. You can check the individual dates in advance.

Which focus suits your accommodation search?

Wangern offers a rural setting, ponds and a bus connection; the beaches and coastal cliff are in nearby Hinter Wangern. Birdlife, the island church and other activities are attractions on Poel Island. Shape your search around the character of the place that appeals to you, and match seasonal plans such as horse riding, paddling or water sports to your travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Gollwitz, Timmendorf.

Go to the main travel overview: Poel Island.