A special cultural landmark in Wolgast is the Runge House on Kronwiekstraße near the Wolgast harbor: the artist Philipp Otto Runge was born here. For travelers interested in art and local history, this is a compelling reason to get to know Wolgast better.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Wolgast.
Culture
The Runge House features an interactive exhibition about the life and work of Philipp Otto Runge.
In August, the Runge House opens its building and courtyard for Wolgast’s annual Night of Culture; the program includes music and theater.
The Runge House’s living-room gallery also presents temporary exhibitions by selected artists.
The Wolgast Zoo, the Castle Island, St. Petri, and Rohrplan are located in the immediate vicinity of Wolgast.
The surrounding area of Wolgast also includes the Trassenheide Butterfly Farm, the Peenemünde Power Plant, the Peenemünde Oxygen Works, and Test Stand VII Peenemünde.
Geographical Location
Wolgast lies on the Peenestrom opposite the island of Usedom. The movable bascule bridge, known as the Blue Wonder, provides road and rail access to the Baltic Sea.
Other destinations in this selection are Lassan, Lütow, Buggenhagen, Sauzin, Zemitz, and Krummin.
