Stralsund
Stralsund Stadthafen · Querkanal · Strelasund
54°18.5'N 13°04.8'E
Depth
3–7m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
70m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
70m
70m for the Strelasund anchorage in 3–7m. The Strelasund is a narrow strait — tidal currents are minimal (Baltic) but wind-driven currents can run up to 1kt. The Rügenbrücke creates some wind shadow/acceleration. Good mud and sand holding.
About This Anchorage
Stralsund is a UNESCO World Heritage City — one of the best-preserved Hanseatic cities in the Baltic, with extraordinary Gothic brick architecture built during the 13th–15th century trading boom. The Marienkirche (St Mary's Church, 1298, 103m tower), Nikolaikirche, and Rathaus (town hall) are the finest examples of North German brick Gothic (Backsteinroman) in existence. The city occupies a narrow peninsula between two Bodden lagoons and the Strelasund — making it entirely surrounded by water, effectively an island. The OZEANEUM (2008) is one of Europe's finest marine natural history museums. Stralsund is the gateway to Rügen — the Rügenbrücke connects to Germany's largest island. The harbour (Stadthafen) is directly below the historic old town.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE · S · W · SW
Exposed To
NW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (Strelasund); marina fee approx €15–20/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Rügendamm (railway bridge): 7m air clearance — masted vessels cannot pass; use Ziegelgraben channel instead; Strelasund current up to 1kt; commercial traffic monitoring VHF 16; speed limits in harbour approaches.
Hazards
- !Rügendamm (railway bridge): 7m clearance only — masted yachts MUST use the Ziegelgraben channel alongside; plan carefully
- !Strelasund current: wind-driven current up to 1kt; strong NW winds accelerate the water through the strait
- !Commercial traffic and ferry from Rügen — monitor AIS and VHF 16
- !NW exposure in the Strelasund — marina preferred in strong NW conditions
- !Tourist cruise ships dock at the Stadthafen in summer — harbour can be congested July–August
Skipper's Tips
- →The OZEANEUM (Stralsund oceanography museum) is one of the finest in Europe — the giant aquarium hall with schools of herring and Baltic marine life is outstanding; allow 3–4 hours; book tickets in advance in summer
- →The Stralsund Altstadt UNESCO walk: Marienkirche tower (climb for panoramic views), Nikolaikirche, Rathaus courtyard, and the Giebelhaus facades on the Mühlenstraße — allow a full day
- →The Stralsund fish market at the harbour is the best place to buy Baltic fish in Germany — herring, plaice, pike-perch (Zander), and smoked eel from the harbour smokehouse; morning market
- →Passage north through the Strelasund to Rügen (Gager, Lauterbach) is the classic start of a Rügen circumnavigation — allow a week for the full circuit
- →Crew change point: Stralsund Hauptbahnhof (ICE and regional trains) is 15 minutes walk from the harbour — connections to Berlin (3h), Hamburg (3.5h), and Copenhagen (4.5h)
Facilities
Full city services: chandleries, marine engineers, supermarkets, restaurants. Stralsund fish market (Fischmarkt) — excellent fresh Baltic fish. OZEANEUM museum restaurant. Historical city centre with excellent food options.
Nearest provisions: Stralsund city centre (5 min walk) (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September. Stralsund is a year-round city but sailing conditions are best May–September. The autumn light on the Hanseatic brick buildings is extraordinary — September visits recommended.
Recommended Anchor Types
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