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The town of Demmin is one of the Hanseatic cities of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and there are several sights in the city from its history as a fortified commercial center. Today, more than 10,000 inhabitants live in Demmin, and the central square is Markt.
Markt is the market square in Demmin, and it is a good starting point for a walk in the streets. Do enjoy the elegant city hall before you continue to the great St. Bartholomew’s Church and the maritime environment at the previously very busy river port, which was the reason for much of the development of Demmin.
Demmin is not the only Hanseatic city in the region, so there are nice options for day trips, i.e. to Greifswald and Anklam, but also to the larger city of Stralsund. You can also enjoy the lovely beaches on the Baltic Sea as well as some museums and cozy towns.
The city hall in Demmin is probably the most elegant building in the city. The current construction was inaugurated in 1998 as a reconstruction of the town’s 18th-century city hall. The original city hall building had been destroyed during the last battles of World War II, when the Red Army conquered the city.
The mighty St. Bartholomew’s Church is Demmin’s dominant building, which can be seen from afar in the city skyline. The church tower reaches a height of more than 95 meters/310 feet. The large church was built in the 13th century and you can see a beautiful interior here.
Luisentor is Demmin’s only remaining city gate from the medieval fortifications. The 31 meter/102 feet high gate was built in the 13th century and it can be seen at the entrance to the center of the city.
Demmin’s past as an active city in the Hanseatic League was created from the trade along the Peene River. Today you can still see fine buildings and warehouses on the city’s harbor.
Haus Demmin is the name of a Pomeranian castle ruin, located strategically well at the confluence of the rivers Peene and Tollense in the outskirts of Demmin.
The Hanseatic city of Greifswald on the small river Ryck is a nice city with everything that belongs to the character of a northern German city. Beautiful buildings, impressive churches, a central market square and a town hall with roots in the Hanseatic era are just some of the highlights.
The town of Anklam is one of the smaller North German Hanseatic cities with an exciting history and fine sights, i.e. the central square and a couple of churches. Short walking distances characterize the small town and you can also visit an Otto Lilienthal museum.
Stralsund’s rich history as a thriving Hanseatic city is seen everywhere in the city, with merchant’s house, guild houses and more located in the streets between the three large churches and other public buildings. The city center is inscribed in UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites.
Ueckermünde is a cozy town on the Uecker River, and the maritime environment around the port and the very pleasant city center makes a trip to Ueckermünde memorable.
This is a museum that was opened in 1991 in Peenemunde’s former power station building. The primary focus of the museum is the German rocket experiments and construction that took place around Peenemünde in the period 1936-1945.
Lomonossowallee 58, Greifswald
moewencenter.de
Rigaer Straße 9, Greifswald
oez-greifswald.com
Lange Straße, Greifswald
Markt, Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße, Clara-Zetkin-Straße
HanseDom
Grünhufer Bogen 18-20, Stralsund
hansedom.de
Heimattierpark
Anlagen 3, Greifswald
tierpark-greifswald.de
Ozeaneum
Hafenstraße 11, Stralsund
ozeaneum.de
Demmin’s history dates back to scattered settlements in the area around the 7th century. By the future Demmin, a castle was established and a city gradually grew. Mission trips were made several times, the most important being Otto von Bamberg’s in 1128. Later in the 1100s, Demmin was chosen as the residence city by the local dukes. In the 13th century, a new city plan with grid-shaped street network was implemented, and the city also got a city wall with five gates around it.
In the years around 1240, Demmin obtained market town rights, as exemplified by other enterprising commercial towns, and the trade flourished in the town, which served as a transhipment site for goods; this happened at the river port made possible by the River Peene. In 1283, Demmin joined the Hanseatic League. In 1320, the Pomeranian dukes granted the city freedom of duty, and through the 1300s-1400s Demmin formed alliances with the Hanseatic cities of Anklam, Greifswald and Stralsund.
In 1407 parts of the city burned and a new fire in 1495 destroyed almost all of Demmin. However, the city rose again, and in the mid-1500s, Demmin’s defensive walls were expanded. Over the following centuries, several wars raged, and Demmin was occupied by Prussians, Russians and Swedes alike; during battles, the city was hit by a wildfire in 1676. With the Peace in Hamburg in 1762, Peene became the border between Prussia and Swedish Pomerania.
In 1815, all of Pomerania became subject to Prussia, and Demmin came administratively under Stettin. In 1877 the railway to the city came on the line between Berlin and Stralsund, and it was a period of great industrial development in the city.
The 20th century was marked by two world wars, which were completed by the Soviet Red Army inmarch in the city on April 30-1. May 1945. Demmin became part of the GDR, rebuilding the modern core of the city after the destruction of World War II.
During the GDR, the city’s population grew to about 17,000 inhabitants, which was the highest in Demmin’s history. In 1994, the city was officially renamed Hansestadt, which is known as Hansestadt Demmin today.
Overview of Demmin
The town of Demmin is one of the Hanseatic cities of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and there are several sights in the city from its history as a fortified commercial center. Today, more than 10,000 inhabitants live in Demmin, and the central square is Markt.
Markt is the market square in the city, and it is a good starting point for a walk in the streets. Do enjoy the elegant city hall before you continue to the great St. Bartholomew’s Church and the maritime environment at the previously very busy river port, which was the reason for much of the development of Demmin.
About the upcoming Demmin travel guide
About the travel guide
The Demmin travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the German city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Demmin is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
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Market Square • City Hall • St Bartholomew’s Church • The Old Harbor
Overview of Demmin
The town of Demmin is one of the Hanseatic cities of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and there are several sights in the city from its history as a fortified commercial center. Today, more than 10,000 inhabitants live in Demmin, and the central square is Markt.
Markt is the market square in the city, and it is a good starting point for a walk in the streets. Do enjoy the elegant city hall before you continue to the great St. Bartholomew’s Church and the maritime environment at the previously very busy river port, which was the reason for much of the development of Demmin.
About the upcoming Demmin travel guide
About the travel guide
The Demmin travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the German city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Demmin is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
Read more about Demmin and Germany
Buy the travel guide
Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase the travel guide. After that you will come to the payment, where you enter the purchase and payment information. Upon payment of the travel guide, you will immediately receive a receipt with a link to download your purchase. You can download the travel guide immediately or use the download link in the email later.
Use the travel guide
When you buy the travel guide to Demmin you get the book online so you can have it on your phone, tablet or computer – and of course you can choose to print it. Use the maps and tour suggestions and you will have a good and content-rich journey.
Luisentor is Demmin’s only remaining city gate from the medieval fortifications. The 31 meter/102 feet high gate was built in the 13th century and it can be seen at the entrance to the center of the city.
Demmin’s past as an active city in the Hanseatic League was created from the trade along the Peene River. Today you can still see fine buildings and warehouses on the city’s harbor.
Haus Demmin is the name of a Pomeranian castle ruin, located strategically well at the confluence of the rivers Peene and Tollense in the outskirts of Demmin.
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