Camping in Prerow

In the north of the Darß peninsula, Prerow offers the best conditions for camping. The seaside resort impresses with its long, white sandy beaches and proximity to the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the area by bike or on foot. The region is characterised by dense coastal forests and dunes - camping in Prerow is a special feature against this backdrop, as many campsites are framed by these landscape formations and offer guests an overnight stay in the midst of nature.

Special features of camping in Prerow

The Baltic seaside resort of Prerow has a fascinating beach that is around 5 kilometres long and up to 80 metres wide. Fine sand and a gently sloping shore offer the best conditions for swimming. Families with small children will feel right at home here.

You can stay overnight at a campsite in Prerow, from where the water is just a few steps away. Such an overnight stay is advantageous for anyone who wants to enjoy nature and peace and quiet on holiday. No one has to do without comfort, as every campsite in Prerow has pitches for tents and caravans, electricity connections, sanitary facilities and communal areas. Some even have saunas as part of the facilities.

Holidaymakers can organise a bike at numerous hire stations and explore the entire Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. Cyclists simply follow the coastline eastwards and soon reach the metre-high dunes near Bock. The narrow island of Hiddensee lies on the opposite shore of the eastern tip.

Boat trips are worthwhile in the Saaler and Barther Bodden, including for fishing. The fresh fish can be prepared back at the campsite according to regional recipes. The friendly staff on site will be happy to advise you on cooking, but also on exciting excursion ideas in the north of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Top sights

One of the most famous sights in Prerow is the lighthouse. The building is located in Darßer Ort and rises over 35 metres into the sky. The tower and keeper's house were built of brick in the middle of the 19th century. 134 steps lead up to the viewing platform. Attached to the mighty monument to seafaring is the Natureum, a museum dedicated to the flora and fauna of the Darß.

The Seamen's Church was built in the centre of Prerow as early as 1728. The brick nave and the massive wooden tower are striking. Inside are model boats that were donated in gratitude for being rescued from distress at sea. Holidaymakers reach the beach with the Prerow pier through a small wooded area. This juts almost 400 metres into the Baltic Sea and is the venue for the pier festival at the end of May and beginning of June.

In summer, Prerow's open-air theatre on the banks of the Prerow Stream is well worth a visit. Every year, spa concerts with classical music and shanty choirs put both travellers and locals in a good mood.

If you want to find out more about the region, visit the Darß Museum with exhibits on local animals and traditional fishing. Several boats are on display in the garden. The techniques used to build these boats are explained in detail here. Attached to the house is the Amber Museum. The most beautiful finds of fossilised resin from the Darß are exhibited there.

Activities and excursions

Cycling tours and hiking

Many holidaymakers use the bike hire service in Prerow to explore the Darß peninsula. Possible tours lead to the eastern tip with its majestic dunes. You can also explore the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park in one day on a round trip. It is worth stopping for a picnic on one of the secluded beaches or in one of the sparse groves in the middle of the pine-covered coastal forests. If you are travelling with your pet, it is best to visit Prerow's dog beach, which is located east of the pier. The many forests just behind the sandy coast are ideal for hiking. These extend around the Prerow stream, among other places.

Activities by the water

For fans of naturism, nudism is also possible on parts of the beach in Prerow. Nearby, holidaymakers will also find a whole range of leisure providers who offer kitesurfing and other activities. In addition to the courses on offer, sports enthusiasts are also provided with the necessary equipment. Alternatively, leisure-oriented holidaymakers can take to the waves of the Baltic Sea on a surfboard.

Wellness centre

After an eventful day on the coast, travellers can relax in one of the wellness facilities. Visitors can warm up in the sauna and relax with soothing massages. Peelings and Thalasso therapies ensure clean, soft skin.

events

March

• Light dance of the elements: laser beams and firework displays characterise the ambience around the Zingst pier at the end of March. The elements of fire and water are also combined with music.

April

• ScanHausCup: Up to 600 participants from all over Germany set off from Marlow at the end of April for the ScanHausCup cycling race. The tour leads from the Mecklenburg mainland out towards the Darß.

May - June

• Jazz & Bluestage: At Whitsun, all locals and holidaymakers are invited to the museum courtyard of the Baltic Sea spa town of Zingst to enjoy concerts by local jazz greats and national stars.

June

• Literature week: Various organisations, including the regional associations, the local history museum and the spa library, take part in the literature week in Graal-Müritz at the beginning of June. With this event, the municipality commemorates the many authors who found inspiration on Fischland-Darß - for example Erich Kästner, Franz Kafka, Hans Fallada and Walter Kempowski.
• Ahrenshoop Jazz Festival: Up to 20 bands perform in the Baltic seaside resort of Ahrenshoop, south-west of Prerow, at the end of June. The concerts take place at various locations.

June - September

• Zeesboot regattas: From summer to autumn, the traditional regattas with Zeesboats take place off the Baltic coast of Fischland-Darß. The typical fishing boats take to the water off Zingst, Wustrow, Dierhagen, Barth, Bodstedt and Ahrenshoop.

Gastronomy

Fish is a natural favourite on the North German Baltic coast. Many of the catches come from the areas in the south of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. Tender meat that is gently cooked or steamed makes the Boddenzander a popular local speciality.

When camping in Prerow, you can stop off at one of the restaurants and order this delicacy with potatoes and dill sauce. If you want to try smoked fish - eels, mackerel and halibut, for example - then the producers are the right place for you. The smoked goods are sold directly in the ambience of rustic fishermen's huts. The flavoursome morsels are a recommended snack with wine and beer in the evening.

In addition to seafood, stews are also typical of the region. Spicy solyanka, lilac berry soup and potato soup with plums and bacon are classics in the north of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Gourmets should also try the combination of baked pears, beans and bacon. In the winter months, rib roast with apples, plums and rusks is very popular.

Some of the restaurants in Prerow also prepare this dish in summer. For dessert, locals and holidaymakers alike indulge in sea buckthorn sorbet. The orange coastal berry is also popular in cakes, liqueurs and jams. Regional fruit is also used in red fruit jelly, which has a pleasantly sweet flavour when topped with vanilla sauce. Prerow has many restaurants that also offer these dishes for breakfast. Spreads - sweet or savoury - are usually served together with crusty farmhouse bread.

Weather

The best time for a camping holiday in Prerow is from May to October. In spring, temperatures reach a maximum of 15°C. Between June and August, the temperatures even rise to over 20°C, but it often gets quite crowded on the beaches of the Darß during this period. This is not least due to the pleasant water temperatures in Prerow's Baltic Sea, which are around 18°C.

In the months of September and October, you can expect a maximum of 12°C to 17°C in the air and the excellent winds are ideal for water sports such as sailing, kitesurfing and surfing. In winter, the weather in Prerow is characterised by temperatures of around 0°C to 2°C.