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Stralsund

Stralsund is a historic Hanseatic seaport city in the northeastern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, situated on the southern shore of the Strelasund strait—a narrow Baltic Sea waterway separating the mainland from the island of Rügen, over which it functions as a primary gateway.^[1]^[2] Founded in 1234 and granted municipal rights shortly thereafter, Stralsund emerged as a key trading center within the Hanseatic League from the 13th century onward, leveraging its strategic coastal position for commerce in fish, grain, and timber across northern Europe.^[3]^[4] The city's core defining feature is its exceptionally preserved medieval urban fabric, characterized by Brick Gothic architecture—including towering churches like St. Mary's and St. Nicholas, ornate gabled merchant houses, and the expansive Rathaus town hall—which earned the Historic Centre of Stralsund joint designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002 alongside Wismar, recognizing their exemplary representation of Hanseatic urban planning and construction techniques from the 13th to 15th centuries.^[5]^[6] With a 2024 estimated population of 54,094 residents across 54.59 square kilometers, Stralsund maintains a dense urban density of about 991 inhabitants per square kilometer, supporting a modern economy centered on tourism, maritime industries, and education via institutions like the Hochschule Stralsund university of applied sciences.^[7] Its role in the Hanseatic League not only fueled economic prosperity but also shaped defensive fortifications and guild structures that endured through periods of Swedish, Prussian, and later German sovereignty, underscoring a legacy of resilient commercial autonomy amid shifting regional powers.^[3]^[2]

Geography

Location and Topography

Stralsund is positioned on the Baltic Sea coast in northeastern Germany, within the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, at geographic coordinates approximately 54°18′N 13°05′E.^[8] The city lies along the western bank of the Strelasund, a narrow strait forming a deep inlet of the Baltic Sea that separates the Pomeranian mainland from Rügen Island to the east.^[2] This strategic coastal setting integrates Stralsund into the bodden landscape of shallow lagoons and bays characteristic of the region, with the Strelasund connecting northward to the Kubitzer Bodden and southeastward toward the Greifswalder Bodden.^[9] The urban topography consists of a low-lying coastal plain, with elevations ranging from sea level at the harbors to about 20 meters above sea level in inland areas.^[10] Natural harbors along the Strelasund provide sheltered, deep-water access conducive to maritime features, while the flat terrain reflects glacial formations from the Ice Age that shaped the surrounding inlets and islands. Stralsund's built environment primarily extends across the mainland but encompasses the adjacent Dänholm island, linked by short causeways and bridges, enhancing connectivity within the municipal boundaries.^[11] Access to Rügen Island is facilitated by the Rügenbrücke, a 2,830-meter-long cable-stayed road bridge completed in October 2007 after construction from 2004, which parallels the earlier Rügendamm rail and road crossing built in 1936–1937.^[12] ^[13] This modern infrastructure spans the Strelasund, supporting vehicular traffic and underscoring the area's reliance on bridged connections across the water barrier.^[14]

Climate

Stralsund experiences a temperate oceanic climate classified as Cfb under the Köppen-Geiger system, characterized by mild temperatures year-round and relatively even precipitation distribution.^[15] The Baltic Sea proximity moderates extremes, with the North Atlantic Drift (an extension of the Gulf Stream) contributing to warmer winters than inland regions of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where continental influences lead to colder minima and greater seasonal swings.^[16] Average annual temperature is approximately 9.5°C, with January means around 1°C and July peaks near 17°C; highs rarely exceed 25°C or drop below -10°C.^[17] ^[15] Precipitation totals about 660–730 mm annually, with no pronounced dry season and roughly 170–180 rainy days per year, often from westerly winds carrying Atlantic moisture.^[18] ^[15] Coastal location buffers rainfall variability compared to inland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where orographic effects and distance from the sea can amplify summer droughts or winter snow accumulation.^[19] Long-term data from nearby Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) stations indicate stable patterns, though short-term extremes include heavy autumn storms and occasional winter icing events tied to Baltic cyclogenesis.^[20]

Month	Avg. High (°C)	Avg. Low (°C)	Precipitation (mm)
Jan	3	0	50
Feb	3	0	40
Mar	6	1	40
Apr	11	4	40
May	16	9	45
Jun	19	12	55
Jul	21	14	60
Aug	21	14	60
Sep	17	11	55
Oct	12	7	55
Nov	7	3	60
Dec	4	1	55

Data averaged from 1991–2020 normals; coastal moderation evident in subdued summer highs relative to inland sites like Schwerin (up to 2–3°C warmer peaks).^[17] ^[15] Recent observations show minor warming trends in minimum temperatures, consistent with regional patterns but without altering the Cfb designation.^[21]

Administrative Subdivisions

Stralsund is divided into eight primary Stadtgebiete (city districts), seven of which are subdivided into smaller Stadtteile (sub-districts), forming the basis of its municipal administration for planning, services, and local governance.^[22] This structure supports targeted urban functions, such as historic preservation in the core areas and industrial operations in peripheral zones. The Stadtgebiet Altstadt encompasses the historic core with sub-districts Altstadt, Hafeninsel, and Bastionengürtel, serving as the administrative and cultural hub with harbor-related activities on Hafeninsel.^[22] The Stadtgebiet Franken includes Frankenvorstadt, Dänholm, Franken Mitte, and Frankensiedlung, hosting industrial functions including shipbuilding facilities and former naval installations on Dänholm, which facilitate maritime logistics and redevelopment projects.^[22] Knieper and Tribseer districts, with sub-parts like Kniepervorstadt and Tribseer Vorstadt, primarily support residential and community services, including social integration initiatives in areas such as Knieper West and Frankenvorstadt.^[22] ^[23] Southern and eastern districts like Süd (with Andershof, Devin, and Voigdehagen) and Lüssower Berg emphasize housing development and green spaces, while Langendorfer Berg and Grünhufe handle peripheral utilities and expansion.^[22] Boundary adjustments since German reunification in 1990 have refined these divisions for administrative efficiency, incorporating peripheral areas into cohesive Stadtgebiete to streamline services without major territorial expansions. This framework, codified in municipal statutes, ensures localized management of infrastructure, such as waterfront industrial zones in Franken, distinct from the central historic functions.^[22]

Demographics

Population Dynamics

Stralsund's population reached a historical peak of 74,566 residents in 1989, during the final years of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), reflecting the era's centralized urbanization and industrial employment in the region.^[24] Following German reunification in 1990, the city experienced a sustained net outflow, primarily driven by internal migration to western Germany, reducing the registered population to 72,780 by the end of 1990 and continuing a downward trajectory through the 1990s and 2000s.^[24] By December 31, 2023, the registered population stood at 59,450, representing a decline of approximately 20% from the 1989 peak, though the 2022 census reported a lower figure of 53,996 main residents, highlighting discrepancies between administrative registrations and verified enumerations.^[25]^[26] Demographic pressures have compounded the migration-driven losses, with low fertility rates and an aging population structure. The total fertility rate in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, encompassing Stralsund, hovered around 1.4 children per woman in recent years, well below the replacement level of 2.1, contributing to fewer births relative to deaths. Natural population decrease—excess of deaths over births—has been annual since the early 1990s, exacerbated by a median age approaching 45 years, higher than the national average, due to prolonged low birth cohorts and selective out-migration of younger residents.^[27] While post-2015 European Union migration introduced modest inflows, including labor from eastern and southern Europe, these have not offset the net losses from domestic youth emigration, sustaining overall decline into the 2020s.^[28] Official projections indicate continued shrinkage absent reversal of migration patterns, with internal balances turning slightly positive for eastern Germany as a whole only since 2017 but remaining negative at the local level in cities like Stralsund.^[29]

Ethnic and Cultural Composition

Stralsund's ethnic composition remains predominantly German, with ethnic Germans accounting for over 94% of the resident population as of recent municipal records, aligning with the low immigrant share observed across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where foreigners constitute approximately 6.5% statewide in 2023.^[30]^[31] This homogeneity stems from historical settlement patterns in the region, which lacked significant indigenous minorities post-medieval Germanization of Slavic Pomeranians and saw minimal non-European influx until late 20th-century labor programs. Small pockets of Polish-origin residents trace to cross-border economic ties and limited GDR-era contracts for seasonal workers, while Turkish communities, though rarer in eastern Germany compared to the west, emerged from analogous guest worker initiatives numbering in the low thousands regionally during the socialist period.^[32] Post-reunification migration has introduced modest non-German elements, including EU citizens (891 registered in Stralsund) and refugees, with 223 recognized flüchtlinge, 190 asylum seekers, and 244 rejected applicants noted in city data, many arriving amid the 2015-2016 influx and subsequent Ukrainian displacements.^[31] Integration remains constrained, as evidenced by regional employment agency figures showing non-citizens in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern facing unemployment rates double the native average (around 9% versus 4-5% in 2023), correlating with elevated welfare reliance among recent migrant cohorts due to skill mismatches and language barriers in a low-growth eastern economy.^[33] These patterns underscore causal factors like selective migration selectivity and institutional hurdles over narrative-driven diversity assumptions. Culturally, Stralsund preserves a cohesive Pomeranian identity rooted in Low German linguistic traditions, with the Mecklenburgisch-Vorpommersch dialect—a variant of East Low German—enduring in local speech, folklore, and media despite High German dominance in formal settings. This dialectal continuity, spoken historically from Stralsund to adjacent areas, reflects resistance to standardization pressures and reinforces ethnic uniformity amid Germany's broader multicultural shifts, with community events and literature sustaining its use among native speakers.^[34]

History

Origins and Hanseatic League Era (1234–1648)

Stralsund was established as a town in 1234 when Prince Wizlaw I of Rügen granted Lübeck municipal law to the settlement of Stralow, promoting its development as a trading hub on the Strelasund strait.^[35] This foundational charter included exemptions from customs duties, enabling rapid expansion through commerce in salt—essential for preserving Baltic herring—and exploitation of local fishing grounds.^[36] The strategic position facilitated control over maritime routes, drawing merchants and fostering economic self-reliance among the burgeoning burgher class.^[37] By the late 13th century, Stralsund had integrated into the Hanseatic League, a confederation of merchant guilds prioritizing mutual defense of trade interests over feudal overlordship.^[5] Membership amplified its privileges, including secure access to Baltic markets, as evidenced by subsequent confirmations of rights; a 1313 charter under local princely authority reinforced burgher autonomy in governance and justice.^[38] This era saw a construction surge in brick Gothic architecture, suited to the region's scarce stone, with landmarks like St. Nikolai Church initiated around 1270 symbolizing merchant wealth and communal investment in durable infrastructure.^[39] Stralsund's merchants demonstrated resilience during the Second Danish-Hanseatic War (1367–1370), contributing ships and resources to repel Danish incursions aimed at monopolizing Sound tolls and fisheries.^[40] The resulting Treaty of Stralsund, signed on May 24, 1370, granted the League exclusive herring fishing rights in Scania for four years, veto power over Danish kings, and tariff exemptions, cementing the city's role as a pivotal Hanseatic bastion.^[40] These victories, driven by collective merchant financing rather than princely levies, underscored causal links between armed self-defense and sustained commercial prosperity, extending through internal fortifications and league-wide pacts until the mid-17th century.^[41]

Swedish Rule and Thirty Years' War (1648–1815)

Stralsund's resistance during the Thirty Years' War culminated in its successful defense against a siege by Imperial forces led by Albrecht von Wallenstein from May 13 to August 4, 1628, supported by Danish and early Swedish aid, which prevented its capture and secured its strategic value.^[42] This stand facilitated closer ties with Sweden, leading to the city's formal cession to Swedish control under the Peace of Westphalia treaties signed on October 24, 1648, integrating Stralsund into Swedish Pomerania as a key Baltic outpost.^[43] ^[2] Under Swedish administration, Stralsund functioned as a fortified administrative hub for Western Pomerania, with enhanced defenses including bastions and outworks to counter regional threats.^[44] The city endured a prolonged siege from July 1711 to December 24, 1715, during the Great Northern War, when a coalition of Danish-Norwegian, Saxon, and Russian forces blockaded and assaulted its fortifications, resulting in heavy bombardment but ultimate Swedish capitulation; however, the Treaty of Stockholm in 1720 allowed Sweden to retain Stralsund and adjacent territories.^[45] By 1720, Stralsund was designated the provincial capital, overseeing governance and military affairs, evidenced by structures like the Commandantenhus erected between 1748 and 1751 as the garrison commander's residence.^[44] ^[46] Economically, Stralsund maintained its role as a Baltic trade port, fostering continuity in Hanseatic-era commerce while developing local industries such as faience production, though Swedish rule imposed tribute obligations and occasional cultural impositions that strained resources without fully disrupting maritime activities.^[44] Swedish dominion persisted until the Congress of Vienna in 1815, when territorial adjustments ceded the city to Prussia, marking the end of nearly two centuries of foreign stewardship.^[2]

Prussian Integration and Industrialization (1815–1918)

Following the Congress of Vienna in 1815, Stralsund was transferred from Swedish Pomerania to the Kingdom of Prussia, marking the end of over 160 years of Swedish administration and integrating the city into the Prussian Province of Pomerania.^[2]^[47] This shift initially brought limited economic stimulus, as the city's trade-oriented economy struggled to adapt to Prussian administrative centralization, though it retained its status as a district capital.^[41] Infrastructure improvements accelerated in the mid-19th century, with the completion of the Stettin-Stralsund railway line in 1863 by the Berlin-Stettin Railway Company, enhancing connectivity to Berlin and facilitating the transport of goods and passengers.^[48] This linkage spurred modest industrialization, including expansions in shipbuilding; shipyards constructed artificial islands in the harbor to accommodate growing operations, supporting wooden vessel production amid the transition to steam power.^[49] By the 1870s, further rail extensions, such as improvements to the Angermünde-Stralsund line, integrated Stralsund into Prussia's burgeoning network, boosting local fisheries—particularly herring processing, exemplified by the development of canned "Bismarckherring" in local factories—and enabling population growth from approximately 15,000 residents in the early 1800s to around 32,000 by the early 1900s.^[41]^[50] Stralsund's strategic Baltic position elevated its role as a key Prussian naval port by the late 19th century, serving as a hub for the Imperial German Navy's reconnaissance forces prior to World War I, with facilities supporting cruiser operations like those of SMS Stralsund.^[51] Engineering advancements included early drydock adaptations for warship maintenance, though these lagged behind major Prussian yards like those in Kiel; the city's contributions remained focused on regional defense and merchant marine support rather than large-scale naval construction.^[52] Despite these gains, industrialization yielded uneven benefits, with herring catches peaking amid volatile Baltic stocks but overall growth constrained by the city's peripheral status in unified Germany after 1871.^[53]

Interwar, Nazi Era, and World War II (1919–1945)

In the aftermath of World War I, Stralsund, as part of the Prussian Province of Pomerania, faced economic challenges tied to its port and shipbuilding industries amid the Weimar Republic's hyperinflation and depression. Political tensions erupted in May 1919 when local workers clashed with police, prompting the declaration of martial law.^[54] By the early 1920s, the Independent Social Democratic Party (USPD) had become the dominant political force in the city, reflecting broader left-wing sentiments in industrial areas.^[54] The National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) gained traction in Stralsund during the late 1920s economic downturn, polling twice as many votes as the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in local elections.^[54] After the NSDAP's national rise to power in 1933, the regime expanded military infrastructure in the city, including a naval training base on the nearby island of Dänholm to support Kriegsmarine operations.^[54] Local Sturmabteilung (SA) units participated in the consolidation of Nazi control in Pomerania, aligning with regional efforts to suppress opposition and enforce ideological conformity. During World War II, Stralsund's port facilities contributed to the German war economy through ship repairs and logistics, while the city endured repeated Allied air raids, notably by the U.S. Eighth Air Force in 1944 targeting marshalling yards and industrial sites, inflicting substantial damage on residential and infrastructure areas despite the survival of key Gothic landmarks.^[55]^[56] As the Eastern Front collapsed in spring 1945, Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS units evacuated the city on April 30, destroying the Rügen Bridge to hinder pursuit.^[57] Soviet forces of the 2nd Belorussian Front entered Stralsund on May 1 with negligible opposition, marking the end of Nazi control over the locale.^[58]

Soviet Occupation and GDR Period (1945–1990)

Following the advance of Soviet forces into Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund came under the control of the Soviet Military Administration in Germany (SMAD) as part of the Soviet Occupation Zone in spring 1945. Denazification efforts targeted former Nazi Party members and officials, with internees and screenings conducted to purge administrative and economic structures of Nazi influence, though implementation varied and often prioritized political reliability over thorough justice. Concurrently, land reforms expropriated estates over 100 hectares, redistributing approximately 3 million hectares across the zone between September 1945 and December 1948 to create smallholder farms, aiming to dismantle feudal structures but resulting in fragmented plots that hampered agricultural productivity due to lack of mechanization and expertise.^[59]^[60] Industrial nationalization accelerated from 1946, transforming private shipyards into Volkseigene Betriebe (VEBs) under state control, with Stralsund's facilities reorganized as VEB Volkswerft by 1950. This shipyard, a key pillar of local industry, focused on constructing vessels primarily for Soviet reparations and Comecon obligations, exemplifying central planning's emphasis on export quotas over domestic needs; by mid-1951, production stalled due to acute shortages of components like engines and steel, despite adequate facilities for smaller craft. Worker morale remained low amid rigid quotas and material deficits, contributing to inefficiencies that persisted through the GDR era, as directives from Berlin prioritized ideological goals and alliance commitments, leading to underutilized capacity and delayed deliveries.^[61]^[62]^[52] The Ministry for State Security (Stasi), established in 1950, maintained a district office in the Rostock Bezirk encompassing Stralsund, monitoring dissent through informants in workplaces, including shipyards, and suppressing opposition via surveillance and arrests. Cultural and religious life faced systematic restrictions, with churches subjected to Stasi infiltration—up to one-third of Protestant clergy collaborated as informants—and limitations on youth groups, collections, and public activities to prevent organized resistance. These measures reflected the regime's causal prioritization of ideological conformity, stifling independent institutions and fostering self-censorship.^[63]^[64]^[59] Economic stagnation intensified under the New Economic System of the 1960s and subsequent central planning rigidities, with Stralsund experiencing chronic consumer goods shortages that sustained black markets for basics like meat and clothing into the 1970s and 1980s. Shipyard output, while quantitatively oriented toward tonnage targets, suffered from quality issues and overstaffing relative to productivity, as evidenced by persistent material bottlenecks and low worker initiative in a command economy divorced from market signals. The 1961 construction of the Berlin Wall aimed to halt brain drain from peripheral areas like Stralsund, where skilled labor fled westward before restrictions, underscoring the regime's recognition of systemic failures in retaining human capital amid uncompetitive wages and living standards.^[65]^[52]^[66]

Reunification and Contemporary Challenges (1990–present)

Following German reunification on October 3, 1990, Stralsund, like much of eastern Germany, experienced acute economic dislocation as state-owned enterprises transitioned to market conditions under the Treuhandanstalt privatization agency. The local shipyard, VEB Schiffswerft "Friedrich Engels" (later Volkswerft Stralsund), emblematic of GDR industrial reliance, saw employment plummet from over 3,000 workers pre-1990 to a fraction thereof by the mid-1990s, with broader East German shipbuilding shedding tens of thousands of jobs amid uncompetitiveness against Western and global rivals.^[67] Treuhand's accelerated sell-offs, intended as shock therapy to integrate into the social market economy, preserved limited capacity but prioritized rapid disposal over restructuring, resulting in widespread plant closures and social upheaval critiqued for exacerbating deindustrialization without adequate mitigation.^[68]^[69] The designation of Stralsund's historic center, jointly with Wismar, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002 spurred tourism as a partial offset, drawing visitors to preserved Hanseatic architecture and leveraging EU structural funds for preservation and infrastructure.^[5]^[70] Annual tourist overnight stays rose from approximately 500,000 in the early 2000s to over 1 million by the 2010s, bolstering service sectors yet insufficient to fully supplant lost manufacturing.^[71] Persistent structural unemployment underscored policy shortcomings, with the Stralsund labor market district registering rates around 8-11% in 2023, exceeding national averages and reflecting skill mismatches and demographic outflows.^[72] Contemporary efforts include the 2024 initiation of a 13.2 MW solar thermal plant by Stadtwerke Stralsund, projected to yield 11 GWh annually upon mid-2025 commissioning, covering over 10% of district heating needs and exemplifying renewable pivots amid fossil fuel phase-outs.^[73]^[74] However, influxes of migrants and asylum seekers since the 2015 crisis have strained local services, including housing and integration programs, in a region already grappling with depopulation and fiscal dependencies on federal transfers.^[75] These pressures highlight causal gaps in reunification strategies, where optimistic convergence narratives overlooked entrenched productivity deficits rooted in decades of central planning.^[76]

Economy

Historical Trade and Shipbuilding

Stralsund's economy in the medieval period centered on Baltic maritime trade, with the city exporting grain from the fertile Pomeranian hinterland and facilitating the handling of salted herring and other fish caught in local waters, alongside imports of salt essential for preservation from sources in France and the Iberian Peninsula.^[41] As a prominent Hanseatic League member after joining in 1293, Stralsund's merchants engaged in intermediate trade, shipping wool from England and cloth from Flanders northward while leveraging the port's strategic position on the Strelasund for bulk cargoes like beer and timber from the Baltic region.^[77] This commerce peaked in the 14th century, underpinning the construction of grand warehouses and contributing to the city's prosperity through pragmatic guild protections rather than expansive territorial control.^[78] Under Swedish administration from 1648 to 1815, Stralsund maintained its role as a trade outlet, with grain exports to Scandinavia remaining vital amid ongoing Baltic exchanges, as evidenced by records of wholesale dealings by local merchants, including women who ranked among the largest grain traders by the early 18th century.^[79] Shipbuilding supported this activity, producing vessels for Swedish Pomerania's defensive and commercial needs, though documentation emphasizes administrative rather than industrial scale during this era.^[44] Following integration into Prussia in 1815, Stralsund's shipyards advanced with industrialization, launching the Prussian Navy's first sea gunboat on August 10, 1848, marking an early shift toward steam-powered construction amid broader efforts to modernize Baltic fleets.^[80] By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these yards built frigates and transitioned to steam vessels, sustaining exports of Pomeranian grain and fish products to Scandinavian markets until disruptions preceding World War II.^[78] This evolution reflected causal dependencies on regional agriculture and naval demands, with trade volumes tied to agricultural yields rather than speculative ventures.

Post-Reunification Decline and Restructuring

Following German reunification in 1990, Stralsund's economy contracted sharply due to the rapid integration into the market system, which exposed the uncompetitiveness of socialist-era industries. Output in eastern Germany, including Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, plummeted by over 40% in the early 1990s as state-subsidized enterprises faced free-market pressures without adequate restructuring support.^[76] In Stralsund, the shipbuilding sector—centered on the Volkswerft yard—suffered acute decline, with employment halving from pre-unification levels as orders evaporated amid global competition and the loss of Comecon markets.^[81] The privatization of Volkswerft exemplified these challenges; transferred to the Treuhandanstalt in 1990, it was sold to the western Vulkan-Gruppe in 1993 as Volkswerft Stralsund GmbH, only for the parent firm to file for bankruptcy in 1996, triggering further insolvency proceedings and workforce reductions exceeding 1,000 jobs by decade's end.^[82] This process reflected broader privatization shortcomings in East German shipyards, where rushed sales to western buyers often prioritized short-term asset recovery over long-term viability, leading to capacity closures and technology outflows rather than reinvestment.^[83] Structural unemployment in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern surged above 20% by 1998, fueled by the mismatch between obsolete skills and new demands, with shipbuilding's collapse contributing disproportionately in Stralsund.^[84] Labor mobility exacerbated the downturn, as skilled workers migrated westward; Mecklenburg-Vorpommern recorded net out-migration of over 380,000 residents from 1990 to 1999, including engineers and technicians from industrial hubs like Stralsund, draining human capital and hindering local recovery.^[85] The region became subsidy-dependent, with federal transfers covering up to 60% of domestic demand shortfalls by the mid-1990s, yet infrastructure lagged behind western counterparts—Stralsund's transport links, for instance, received delayed upgrades compared to Ruhr Valley cities, perpetuating isolation.^[86] Critics, including eastern economic analyses, attributed part of the stagnation to western firms' selective asset acquisition, which extracted value from viable components while abandoning unprofitable ones, though empirical data underscores the primacy of inherent productivity gaps from central planning inefficiencies.^[87]

Current Sectors and Developments

Tourism serves as a primary economic driver in Stralsund, bolstered by the OZEANEUM aquarium's opening in 2008, which has drawn over one million visitors annually, exceeding initial projections of 550,000.^[88] The facility's focus on northern European marine life has enhanced the city's appeal as a UNESCO World Heritage site, contributing to overnight stays and related services amid broader Baltic coast visitation trends.^[89] The port remains a cornerstone of maritime activity, handling approximately 1.8 million tons of cargo yearly across 25 berths and 2,700 meters of quay length, with depths up to 6.6 meters supporting bulk and general freight.^[90] ^[91] This volume underscores ongoing dependencies on logistics and trade, though it reflects stabilization rather than expansion post-reunification. Renewable energy initiatives mark recent developments, including Stadtwerke Stralsund's solar thermal plant project, with module installation beginning in 2024 and grid integration slated for mid-2025; the 13.2 MW facility aims to generate 11 GWh of heat annually, covering over 10% of district heating needs.^[74] ^[92] Concurrently, the fisheries sector, tied to Baltic stocks, continues to contract under EU total allowable catch quotas, which have imposed cuts of up to 62% for species like herring in recent years, exacerbating local processing and employment pressures.^[93] Persistent economic disparities highlight vulnerabilities, as Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's GDP per capita stood at €37,656 in 2024—below the national German average exceeding €46,000—fostering reliance on federal equalization payments to sustain public services and infrastructure.^[94] These indicators reflect tourism's offsetting gains against structural dependencies in shipping, declining fisheries, and nascent renewables.

Governance and Politics

Municipal Structure

Stralsund functions as a kreisfreie Hansestadt under the Kommunalverfassung of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, which establishes a dual executive-legislative framework with defined limits on local autonomy imposed by state oversight in areas such as fiscal equalization, land use planning, and public services. The Oberbürgermeister, elected directly by popular vote for a seven-year term, heads the administration, chairs the Bürgerschaft, and represents the city externally while executing council decisions and managing day-to-day operations within legal bounds set by the Gemeindeordnung. ^[95]^[96] Dr.-Ing. Alexander Badrow of the CDU has served as Oberbürgermeister since October 13, 2008, following re-elections in 2015 (65.1% of votes) and 2022 (67.3%). ^[97]^[98] The Bürgerschaft, the unicameral legislative assembly comprising 43 members, convenes to approve budgets, ordinances, and policies, with elections held every five years; the June 9, 2024, vote resulted in the CDU securing the largest share at 25.5%, alongside factions from AfD, Bürger für Stralsund (18.1%), and others distributing the remaining seats. ^[99]^[100] Annual budgets, subject to Bürgerschaft approval and state compliance, fund municipal services including infrastructure and heritage preservation; the 2024 Haushaltsplan integrates medium-term financial projections amid federal transfers and local revenues. ^[101] As a historic Hansestadt, Stralsund participates in contemporary Hanseatic alliances, such as the Hanse-Städtebund, to promote cross-border cooperation on tourism and trade while adhering to EU and national regulatory frameworks that constrain independent initiatives. ^[102]

Electoral Trends and Regional Influence

In the post-reunification era, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) established dominance in Stralsund's electoral landscape, reflecting broader conservative leanings in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern amid economic transition challenges. In the 1990 Landtag election, the CDU secured approximately 38% of the vote statewide, with strong performance in northern districts including Stralsund, capitalizing on voter preference for stability following German unification. The Social Democratic Party (SPD), historically weaker in the former GDR due to the dominance of the Socialist Unity Party (SED, later Die Linke), saw limited gains until the 2010s, often polling below 20% locally as economic restructuring favored center-right appeals. Recent elections have shown a marked shift toward the Alternative for Germany (AfD), driven by persistent economic stagnation and depopulation in eastern Germany. In the 2021 federal election for the Vorpommern-Rügen constituency encompassing Stralsund, the AfD garnered 19.9% of first votes, trailing the SPD's 24.3% but surpassing the CDU's 20.4%, with second votes highlighting similar fragmentation.^[103] By the 2024 European Parliament election in Vorpommern-Rügen, AfD support surged to 30.7%, outpacing the CDU's 23.4% and underscoring grievances over industrial decline and welfare dependency.^[104] In Stralsund's June 2024 local council (Bürgerschaft) election, the CDU led with 25.5%, but the AfD emerged as the second-strongest force, collectively dominating the 43-seat body alongside independents, while SPD and Die Linke shares eroded further. The AfD's ascent, consistently polling 25-30% in Stralsund-area contests since 2021, correlates with empirical indicators of economic hardship, including youth emigration rates exceeding 2% annually and unemployment hovering above the national average of 5.9% as of 2024. Voters cite causal factors like shipbuilding sector contraction post-1990—Stralsund's yards employing over 5,000 in the GDR era but fewer than 1,000 today—and perceived inequities in EU subsidies favoring western states.^[105] This contrasts with mainstream analyses downplaying structural discontent, as AfD platforms resonate by prioritizing local revitalization over federal redistribution. In the February 2025 federal election, the AfD claimed the most second votes in Stralsund, extending its lead amid ongoing regional disparities. Stralsund's trends amplify Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's influence in the state Landtag, where AfD and CDU seats enable leverage on policies skeptical of Berlin's migration framework, including opposition to unchecked asylum inflows straining municipal budgets—Stralsund processed over 1,000 applications in 2023 alone. Local representatives, including AfD councilors, advocate for stricter border controls and devolved funding, reflecting voter priorities in a district where 2021 Landtag results showed AfD at 18-20% versus the statewide 14.3%.^[106] This positions Vorpommern-Rügen as a counterweight to federal trends, with coalition dynamics often requiring concessions on sovereignty issues to pass budgets.

Culture and Heritage

Architectural Landmarks

![Stralsund Rathaus and St. Nikolai][float-right] The architectural landmarks of Stralsund primarily showcase North German Brick Gothic, a regional variant of Gothic architecture employing fired bricks due to the scarcity of stone in the Baltic area. This style, evident in churches, civic buildings, and defensive structures, contributed to the city's inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar" in 2002, recognizing the preserved medieval urban layout and innovative brick construction techniques developed during the Hanseatic period.^[5] Key structures highlight the evolution from 13th-century foundations to later modifications, with emphasis on their structural integrity amid environmental challenges like coastal humidity and salt exposure. St. Nikolai Church, the oldest of Stralsund's three principal parish churches, exemplifies early Brick Gothic with construction spanning from approximately 1270 to 1500, featuring a basilica layout, ribbed vaults, and dual western towers initiated around 1300.^[107] The Rathaus, a flagship secular edifice, dates its core construction to 1311, evolving through 14th-century expansions into a multifaceted complex with gabled facades and ornate brick detailing that influenced analogous town halls across the southern Baltic.^[108] Remnants of the 13th- to 14th-century city walls, including gates like the Kuhtor and portions of the Frankenwall, persist as fragmented yet substantial defenses, underscoring the city's medieval fortifications originally comprising 11 gates and 30 towers.^[109] Swedish-era accretions, reflecting Pomerania's 17th- to 18th-century tenure under Stockholm, include fortified elements integrated into the urban fabric and the Kommandantenhaus, erected 1748–1751 as the garrison commander's headquarters in Baroque style with brick facades.^[110] Post-UNESCO designation, preservation initiatives have prioritized combating decay risks from aging brickwork and climatic factors, involving systematic restorations of walls and facades funded via municipal budgets and heritage grants, with a dedicated UNESCO management plan coordinating interventions to sustain structural authenticity without modern intrusions.^[111] These efforts, including recent decades' wall rehabilitations, mitigate deterioration while adapting to urban pressures, ensuring the landmarks' legibility as testaments to Hanseatic engineering.^[109]

Museums and Cultural Sites

The OZEANEUM Stralsund, a component of the German Oceanographic Museum foundation, opened to the public in July 2008 and specializes in exhibitions on Baltic Sea and North Atlantic marine life, featuring 46 aquariums housing over 4,000 animals across 4,000 square meters of display space.^[112] It emphasizes empirical oceanographic research and conservation, drawing on specimens from regional waters to illustrate ecological dynamics without interpretive overlays that prioritize contemporary environmental activism over historical maritime exploitation patterns.^[113] The facility attracted over 500,000 visitors annually in its early years, contributing significantly to Stralsund's tourism economy by integrating scientific exhibits with public education on fishery histories tied to the city's Hanseatic past.^[112] By 2024, the OZEANEUM had cumulatively hosted more than nine million guests since inception, underscoring its role as a sustained draw for heritage and science enthusiasts.^[113] The Stralsund Museum, established in 1858 and housed in the former St. Catherine's Monastery, preserves artifacts documenting the city's prehistory, medieval development, and Hanseatic League prominence, including Viking-era gold treasures and period furnishings that reflect trade-driven prosperity from the 13th to 15th centuries.^[114] Its collections prioritize tangible evidence of local craftsmanship and commerce, such as Hiddensee jewelry hoards and regional folklore items, avoiding revisionist narratives that downplay the economic realism of Hanseatic monopolies in favor of egalitarian reinterpretations.^[115] Maritime elements within the exhibits highlight Stralsund's shipbuilding and fishing heritage, connecting to the broader network of Baltic trade routes that sustained the city's autonomy.^[116] Complementing these, the Gorch Fock I serves as a permanently moored museum ship in Stralsund's harbor, launched in 1933 as a training vessel for the German Reichsmarine and later repurposed post-World War II under Soviet service as Tovarishch until its return to Germany in 1991.^[117] Restored and opened as a public exhibit around 2003 following repairs, it offers access to decks and rigging that demonstrate 20th-century naval seamanship techniques, preserving operational artifacts like sails and navigational tools from an era of rigorous apprentice-based training.^[118] The vessel underscores Stralsund's ongoing maritime legacy, attracting visitors interested in engineering precision and historical fleet operations rather than ideologically framed accounts of military history.^[119] Collectively, these sites maintain fidelity to Stralsund's seafaring identity, with the OZEANEUM and associated oceanographic facilities alone accounting for over 1.2 million regional visits in peak years like 2009, bolstering the local economy through authentic heritage preservation amid UNESCO-designated historic contexts.^[113]

Traditions and Festivals

Stralsund's festivals prominently feature its Hanseatic maritime legacy, with events centered on historical reenactments, markets, and seafaring customs that have persisted since the medieval trading era. The Stralsund Hanseatic Day, held annually as part of the city's UNESCO World Heritage celebrations, revives the Hanseatic League through markets, exhibitions, parades, and demonstrations of period crafts and trade practices, drawing participants from other former Hanse cities.^[120]^[121] The Christmas Market transforms the Alter Markt and surrounding pedestrian zones from late November to late December, offering stalls with handcrafted Hanseatic-style ornaments, mulled wine, and baked goods reflective of local Pomeranian traditions dating back centuries.^[122]^[123] Complementing this, the St. Nicholas Market at St. John's Monastery recreates the Baltic region's oldest documented Christmas market, established in the 15th century, with medieval-themed illuminations, choral performances, and artisan displays emphasizing continuity in Low German cultural motifs.^[124] Seafaring festivals underscore the city's fishing and shipping heritage, exemplified by the annual Harbour Festival, which includes ship parades, traditional boatbuilding exhibits, and seafood tastings from the Strelasund fisheries, attended by up to 100,000 visitors and featuring over 50 historic vessels.^[120]^[125] Wallenstein Days, commemorating the 1628 siege during the Thirty Years' War, involve battle reenactments, plague processions, and fireworks, preserving 17th-century military and civic customs through scripted historical pageants performed by local guilds.^[125] Cultural traditions extend to Low German theater, integrated into festival programs with performances by regional troupes depicting Hanseatic merchant life and seafaring tales, often staged at venues like the Stralsund Theater during heritage events.^[126] These gatherings prioritize authentic local practices, though increasing tourist volumes have prompted debates on preserving intimate community rituals amid commercial expansion.^[125]

Education and Research

Higher Education Institutions

The primary higher education institution in Stralsund is the Hochschule Stralsund (University of Applied Sciences Stralsund), established in 1991 as part of post-reunification efforts to develop regional academic capacity.^[127] With approximately 2,300 students enrolled as of 2025, it emphasizes practical-oriented programs in engineering fields such as electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering, alongside business administration and economics.^[128] These offerings align with local industries like maritime technology and tourism, providing hands-on training through labs and industry partnerships that have contributed to steady enrollment growth from fewer than 1,000 students in the early 2000s.^[129] The university maintains a strong international dimension, offering English-taught bachelor's and master's programs like International Innovation Management and International Management Studies in the Baltic Sea Region, which attract students from diverse nationalities.^[130] It supports double-degree options and exchanges with partner institutions, including Erasmus+ mobility and collaborations with around 90 universities, primarily in the Baltic region and Europe, enabling over 100 outgoing students annually.^[131]^[132] This network enhances program quality but also underscores dependencies on external talent inflows to offset domestic demographic declines. Enrollment stability at around 2,000–2,300 students indicates short-term viability, bolstered by recent intakes of 460 new students in 2025, yet regional brain drain poses long-term risks.^[133] In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, many graduates migrate westward due to limited high-skill job opportunities and salaries averaging 10–20% below national levels, resulting in low retention that hampers local economic reintegration of academic outputs.^[134]^[135] Studies of eastern German universities highlight this pattern, where post-graduation outflows exceed 50% in peripheral areas like Stralsund, straining the institution's role in countering depopulation despite targeted retention initiatives like alumni networks.^[136]^[137]

Vocational and Secondary Education

Secondary education in Stralsund primarily occurs through Gymnasien, which provide academic preparation leading to the Abitur qualification for university entrance. The Hansa-Gymnasium Hansestadt Stralsund, established in 1560 and housed in a historic red-brick building at Fährwall 19 since 1913, serves as a prominent example, enrolling students for upper secondary levels with a focus on rigorous academic curricula.^[138]^[139] These institutions emphasize subjects like mathematics, sciences, and languages, aligning with Germany's selective secondary system where Gymnasien track high-achieving pupils from age 10 onward.^[140] Vocational education is delivered via Berufsschulen under the dual system, combining classroom instruction with on-the-job apprenticeships. The Regionales Berufliches Bildungszentrum (RBB) des Landkreises Vorpommern-Rügen operates a key campus in Stralsund at Heinrich-Heine-Ring 125, offering training in trades such as mechanics, electronics, and commercial skills, alongside preparatory programs for those entering apprenticeships.^[141]^[142] Specialized private options include ecolea Stralsund for social and medical fields, and the Helios Bildungszentrum at Hanseklinikum for nursing apprenticeships since September 2023.^[143]^[144] Apprenticeships target local sectors like ship repair at nearby yards and tourism services, reflecting Stralsund's maritime and visitor economy, though post-1990 German reunification has left legacies of skill mismatches from the GDR's industrial focus shifting to services.^[145]^[146] Regional data indicate challenges in retention, with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern showing elevated early school leaving rates in vocational tracks compared to western states, attributed partly to socioeconomic factors and transitional skill gaps post-GDR.^[147] Efforts include extended orientation phases over three years to better match training to labor market needs, reducing dropouts by aiding career planning amid persistent east-west disparities in qualification alignment.^[148]

Transport and Connectivity

Road and Bridge Infrastructure

Stralsund's road network integrates with federal highways B96 and the A20 motorway, providing efficient access to the Baltic coast and beyond. The B96 serves as a primary arterial route, linking Stralsund to Rügen Island and integrating with the A20 for broader connectivity across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This infrastructure supports daily commuting and freight movement, with the A20 offering direct ties to major cities like Rostock and Lübeck.^[149]^[150] The Rügenbrücke, a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Strelasund, exemplifies engineering prowess in regional connectivity, measuring 2,831 meters in length with 127.75-meter-high pylons. Opened in December 2007, it replaced an older drawbridge prone to delays, carrying approximately 23,000 vehicles daily on three lanes dedicated to road traffic. Designed as part of the B96n extension, the bridge facilitates access to Rügen, Germany's largest island, handling peaks of up to 30,000 vehicles per day during tourist seasons.^[12]^[151]^[152] Post-2007 developments have emphasized capacity enhancements to accommodate tourism growth, including the bridge's role in alleviating bottlenecks for seasonal influxes to Rügen's coastal attractions. However, peak summer periods still generate congestion on approach roads and the crossing itself, underscoring ongoing maintenance and potential upgrade needs to sustain traffic flow amid rising visitor numbers. Engineering assessments highlight the structure's durability, yet periodic inspections address wear from high-volume use and environmental exposure.^[153]^[154]

Rail and Public Transit

Stralsund Hauptbahnhof functions as the central rail hub, handling both long-distance and regional passenger services operated by Deutsche Bahn. InterCity-Express (ICE) trains stop at the station, including line ICE 28 from the Baltic coast via Stralsund to Berlin and onward to Munich, providing high-speed connections southward. ICE 39 services link Stralsund to Rostock and Hamburg, with journeys to Rostock averaging 56 minutes and to Hamburg around 3 hours 9 minutes on select departures. Regional Express (RE) and InterCity (IC) trains connect to Berlin, Rostock, and local destinations like Greifswald, supporting intra-regional mobility in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.^[155]^[156]^[157] The station's infrastructure includes electrified tracks on key routes, such as the line to Sassnitz, utilizing 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC overhead catenary for efficient electric operations. This electrification extends to connections toward Berlin, facilitating diesel-electric hybrid or full-electric traction depending on segments, though some peripheral rural lines in the region rely on battery or diesel alternatives amid ongoing network upgrades. Public transit integration occurs through coordinated timetables, with bus services linking directly to train arrivals for transfers within the VVM tariff association covering Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.^[158] Local public transit is managed by Nahverkehr Stralsund GmbH, operating a network of bus lines that serve the city center, suburbs, and outskirts, including routes to residential areas and the Rügenbrücke for onward travel. Buses run on fixed schedules, with frequent services during peak hours; for instance, lines like 9 connect the Hauptbahnhof to key districts, enabling seamless multimodal trips. Tickets are interchangeable with regional rail under the statewide system, though recent adjustments in rural Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have reduced some low-demand bus frequencies to optimize costs. Ferry terminals, such as those for the Weiße Flotte, receive bus connections for passenger extensions to islands like Hiddensee, though primary maritime links fall under separate port operations.^[159]^[160]

Port Facilities and Maritime Links

The Port of Stralsund operates as a small universal harbor in northeastern Germany, handling approximately 1.8 million tons of cargo annually, primarily conventional dry bulk, general cargo, scrap metal, reefer goods, logs, project cargo, and metals for regional industries including power stations, construction, and agriculture.^[91] It features 25 berths along 2,700 meters of quay with a maximum depth of 6.60 meters, supporting intermodal transport via road, rail, and inland waterways, though its scale limits it to niche logistical roles rather than large-scale industrial throughput.^[91] Storage includes 3,000 m² covered space, 50,000 m² open-air yards, 30,000-ton silos, and 3,000 m³ cold storage, with operations certified under ISO 9001 and GMP+ standards.^[91] Maritime passenger activities center on tourism, with the Citymarina providing 300 guest berths equipped with modern floating pontoons, water, electricity, and sanitary facilities for yachts exploring the Baltic coast.^[161] Local ferry services, such as those operated by Reederei Hiddensee, connect Stralsund to nearby islands like Hiddensee, offering scheduled departures for passengers and small vehicles.^[162] The port also accommodates occasional cruise ship calls, primarily smaller vessels on Baltic itineraries, though it lacks dedicated international ferry routes to Sweden or Denmark, relying instead on proximity to larger hubs like Rostock for such links.^[163] Environmental challenges in the region stem from post-World War II munitions dumped in the southwestern Baltic Sea, including unexploded ordnance and chemical agents like mustard gas, which corrode and release toxins such as arsenic and heavy metals into sediments and water.^[164] Studies estimate thousands of kilograms of dissolved chemicals from these sites, posing risks to marine life, fishing, and port-related activities through contamination and occasional detonations, though direct impacts on Stralsund's operations remain monitored rather than acutely disruptive.^[165]^[166]

Sports and Recreation

Association Football

TSV 1860 Stralsund serves as the primary association football club in the city, competing in the Landesliga Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Ost, the seventh tier of the German football pyramid.^[167] The club, part of the multi-sport TSV 1860 Stralsund e.V. founded in 1860, fields a senior men's team that finished 16th in the Verbandsliga Mecklenburg-Vorpommern during the 2023/24 season, resulting in relegation.^[168] Home matches are hosted at the Stadion der Freundschaft, originally built in 1938 as the Frankendammsportplatz with a capacity of 7,500, including a running track that separates the pitch from seating areas.^[169] The club emphasizes youth development through structured programs across multiple age groups, integrating junior teams into regional leagues under the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Football Association.^[170] These initiatives focus on skill-building and local talent pipelines, with opportunities for players to advance to senior or higher regional competitions. ESV Lokomotive Stralsund, established in 1925, operates alongside as a traditional community club, primarily in lower amateur divisions, promoting grassroots participation.^[171] Historically, Stralsund's football landscape included higher-profile teams during the East German period, such as ASG Vorwärts Stralsund, which participated in the DDR-Oberliga in the 1970s before dissolution in 1989.^[172] FC Pommern Stralsund, formed in 1994 from earlier DDR-era predecessors, has competed sporadically in regional leagues but maintains a lesser presence in senior play today.^[173] Overall, the sport remains community-oriented, with matches drawing modest crowds reflective of amateur-level engagement in the region.

Watersports and Other Activities

Stralsund's coastal position along the Strelasund strait supports diverse watersports, particularly sailing and paddling. The Yacht Club Stralsund maintains over 300 members engaged in regattas, championships, cruising, and recreational sailing. Local tourism promotes stand-up paddling, canoeing, and kayaking excursions in the Hanseatic city's waters and vicinity.^[174] Kayaking tours, such as two-hour cultural paddles starting from Dänholm island, provide participants with safety briefings, basic techniques, and views of Stralsund's UNESCO-listed architecture from the water.^[175] The Stralsund Canoe Club e.V. offers jetties, training facilities, and paddling tours suited for canoeists and rowers amid scenic surroundings.^[176] Complementing these, the Wassersportzentrum Dänholm Nord e.V., located on Dänholm between Stralsund and Rügen, functions as a dedicated water sports center adjacent to the Ziegelgraben bridge.^[177] Beyond watersports, handball draws community involvement through clubs like PSV Stralsund, which accommodates recreational players alongside students and working adults, and hosts events such as the Gorch Fock Cup open to local and union league teams.^[178]^[179] Speedway enthusiasts participate via MC Nordstern Stralsund e.V., established in 1958 at the Paul Greifzu Stadium's 385-meter track, where the club originated from a motorsport group and continues to organize races.^[180]^[181] These activities leverage Stralsund's geography for accessible recreation, though specific local participation metrics remain limited in public data.

Notable Individuals

Public Officials and Business Leaders

Alexander Badrow, affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has served as mayor (Oberbürgermeister) of Stralsund since his election on October 13, 2008, following a run-off victory with 58.3% of the vote against his Left Party opponent.^[182] In this role, Badrow has overseen urban development, preservation of the city's UNESCO-listed historic center, and economic initiatives, including the management of the Volkswerft shipyard; in August 2024, he highlighted the yard's industrial potential after the city terminated its lease agreement with the Norwegian firm Fosen Yards due to unmet investment commitments.^[183] Bartholomäus Sastrow (1520–1603) held positions as notary, city secretary, and mayor (Bürgermeister) of Stralsund during the Reformation era, when the city remained a key Hanseatic League port.^[184] His detailed autobiography, covering service from 1555 until his death, documents local governance, merchant disputes, religious conflicts, and daily administration, providing primary evidence of 16th-century Pomeranian civic life under Swedish overlordship after the Thirty Years' War treaties.^[184] Christian Ehrenfried Charisius (1647–1697) acted as mayor of Stralsund from 1681 until his death, navigating the city's administration amid Swedish Pomerania's transitions following the 1678 Treaty of Westphalia and subsequent Danish-Swedish conflicts.^[185] As a jurist and council leader, he contributed to legal and municipal reforms in a period when Stralsund's Hanseatic merchant elite dominated public office, blending trade oversight with fortifications against Baltic powers. In the German Democratic Republic era, public officials at state-owned enterprises like VEB Volkswerft Stralsund—responsible for over 1,600 vessels built since 1948—prioritized centralized planning over individual leadership prominence, with directors focused on fulfilling five-year production quotas for fishing trawlers and export ships to the Soviet bloc. No singular executive figures emerged as independently impactful, reflecting the GDR's collectivist structure where party oversight supplanted personal agency in shipbuilding output peaking at 20,000 tons annually by the 1980s.^[186]

Scientists and Scholars

Carl Wilhelm Scheele (1742–1786), born in Stralsund on December 9, 1742, was a pharmaceutical chemist who independently isolated oxygen (which he called "fire air"), chlorine, and several other elements including manganese and barium, through experiments conducted during his apprenticeship and later career as an apothecary in Sweden.^[187] His analytical methods advanced early chemical understanding of gases and acids, though much of his work was published posthumously. Christian Ehrenfried Weigel (1748–1831), born in Stralsund on May 24, 1748, was a polymath scientist who served as professor of chemistry, pharmacy, botany, and mineralogy at the University of Greifswald from 1774 onward, following medical studies and practice in the region.^[188]^[189] He contributed to mineralogy through descriptions of rare earth elements and to botany via taxonomic work, while also practicing medicine and serving as physician to the Swedish royal family.^[189] Hermann Burmeister (1807–1892), born in Stralsund on January 15, 1807, was a naturalist and paleontologist who earned degrees in medicine and philosophy before specializing in entomology, comparative anatomy, and fossil studies, including early work on Argentine megafauna after emigrating in 1850.^[190]^[191] He founded the Museum of La Plata and advanced classifications in zoology, authoring systematic treatises on insects and vertebrates.^[190] In contemporary research, oceanographer Burkard Baschek has led marine science efforts as scientific director of the German Oceanographic Museum (including the OZEANEUM aquarium) in Stralsund since September 2021, focusing on coastal ocean dynamics, eddy tracking, and interdisciplinary studies of Baltic and North Sea ecosystems through observational and modeling approaches previously developed at Helmholtz centers.^[192]^[193]

Artists and Cultural Figures

Hermann Lindner (1915–2001), a prominent painter associated with Stralsund, is recognized for his independent style amid the constraints of East German cultural policy, producing landscapes and portraits that captured the region's coastal essence without ideological conformity. His works, often exhibited locally, emphasized quiet natural motifs drawn from Baltic Sea environs, reflecting a commitment to artistic autonomy rather than state-sanctioned realism. Eckhard Buchholz (born 1941), a historical painter based in Stralsund after his family's relocation there during World War II, gained international acclaim for monumental depictions of maritime and Pomeranian themes, transitioning from shipyard labor to fine art.^[194] His oeuvre includes detailed renderings of Hanseatic ships and regional folklore, preserving visual narratives of Stralsund's seafaring heritage through oil paintings exhibited across Europe.^[195] Earlier, Simon Wagner (1799–1829), a late Romantic painter from Stralsund, focused on Baltic coastal scenes and received encouragement from Caspar David Friedrich, contributing to the area's tradition of landscape art amid 19th-century Romanticism.^[196] Erich Kliefert, active in the 1930s, created enduring public works like the 1935 fresco at Stralsund's main railway station, blending architectural integration with depictions of local life and travel motifs.^[197] In literature, Karl Gottlieb Lappe (1773–1843), who spent his later years in Stralsund after birth near the city, wrote lyric poetry evoking Pomeranian rural life and political events, influencing regional identity through verses on homeland themes.^[198] His works, including odes to local landscapes, aligned with early 19th-century patriotic expressions without delving into Low German dialect exclusively, though the region's Plattdeutsch oral traditions informed broader cultural output.^[199] Musically, Johann Vierdanck (c. 1605–1646), an organist and composer who died in Stralsund, composed violin suites and sacred works during the Hanseatic era, reflecting the city's role as a musical hub with pieces performed in its churches and guilds.^[200] Paul Struck (1790–1849), born in Stralsund, later contributed to Viennese classical music with symphonies and chamber pieces, drawing on his Pomeranian roots for melodic structures evoking northern European restraint.^[201] Stralsund's theater scene, centered at the historic Stralsund Theatre and modern Theater Vorpommern, maintains traditions through productions that occasionally incorporate regional dialects, though specific directors focused on preservation remain less documented than visual and literary figures.^[202]

Athletes and Sports Personalities

Silke Möller, born June 20, 1964, in Stralsund, was a prominent East German sprinter who specialized in the 100 meters and 200 meters events, winning multiple medals in international competitions during the 1980s.^[203] Andreas Behm, born November 28, 1962, in Stralsund, competed as a weightlifter in the lightweight category, securing a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona while representing unified Germany.^[204] He stood at 164 cm and weighed 73 kg, affiliated with TSV 1860 Stralsund, and passed away on December 27, 2021, in his hometown.^[204] Ariel Hukporti, born April 11, 2002, in Stralsund, is a professional basketball center who was selected 58th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks and subsequently traded to the New York Knicks.^[205] Standing at 7 feet tall, he has played for German clubs like Riesen Ludwigsburg before entering the NBA.^[205] Olaf von Schilling, born September 16, 1943, in Stralsund, represented East Germany as a swimmer, participating in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City and the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.^[206] Carsten Embach, born October 12, 1968, in Stralsund, was a bobsledder who competed internationally from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, achieving podium finishes in World Cup events.^[206] Eric Koreng, born May 21, 1981, in Stralsund, is a beach volleyball player who has competed at the professional level, including FIVB World Tour events.^[206]

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Sep 23, 2022 · Since 2017, the migration balance of eastern Germany with the west has been positive for the first time since reunification (Stawarz et al.,.
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[PDF] The turnaround in internal migration between East and West ...
Sep 29, 2020 · In sum, internal migration flows since reunification contributed to a net population loss of more than 1.2 million persons for East Germany,.Missing: Stralsund | Show results with:Stralsund
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Ausländeranteil in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern bis 2024 - Statista
Anteil der Ausländer an der Gesamtbevölkerung in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern von 2010 bis 2024 (gemäß Bevölkerungsfortschreibung).
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Fragen und Antworten - in der Hansestadt Stralsund
EU-Bürger: 891 · Flüchtlinge: 223 · Asylbewerber: 190 · Abgelehnte Asylbewerber: 244 Personen · Allgemeine Ausländer: 2.283.
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Mecklenburg–West Pomerania | History, Map, Population, Capital ...
The population is composed largely of ethnic Germans, contains no significant indigenous ethnic minority, and has a very small immigrant population.
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Strukturdaten Vorpommern-Rügen - Die Bundeswahlleiterin
darunter Ausländerinnen und Ausländer, 24,4 %. Arbeitslosenquote i. Arbeitslosenquote Ende Oktober 2023 ... insgesamt, 8,5 % ... darunter Männer, 9,3 ...Missing: Stralsund | Show results with:Stralsund
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Mecklenburgisch-Vorpommersch dialect - Wikipedia
Mecklenburgisch-Vorpommersch is a Low German dialect spoken in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It belongs to the East Low German group.
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https://www.eupedia.com/germany/stralsund-guide.shtml
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Historic Centre of Stralsund - SpottingHistory
The Danish navy used the isle as well. When the settlement had grown to town size, prince Wizlaw I of Rügen granted Lübeck law to 'our town Stralow' in 1234, ...
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Stralsund, a new old Hanseatic city - Reisemagazin Online
Jul 22, 2025 · Wizlaw I, Prince of the Principality of Rügen, is considered the founder of the city. In 1234 he ensured exemption from customs duties as ...
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Stralsund Travel Guide - Germany - Eupedia
The coastal city of Stralsund traces its origins to the early 13th century when Prince Wizlaw I of Rügen granted city rights to the settlement known as "Stralow ...
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POMERANIA - Foundation for Medieval Genealogy
... Stralsund by charter dated [May/Jun] 1313[317]. m ---. The name of Johann´s ... charter dated 1 Jan 1312[365]. m (before 1 Apr 1269) PRIBISLAW [II] von ...<|separator|>
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Paths to Brick Gothic - Stralsund Tourismus
Brick Gothic architecture has fascinated people for many centuries and is particularly important in the regions around the Baltic Sea.
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Episode 116 - War with Denmark Part 2
The Peace of Stralsund · Free trade in Denmark and Skane for all Hanseatic cities that had joined the Cologne Confederation in exchange for a modest fixed tax.
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[PDF] Stralsund and Wismar (Germany) No 1067
Dec 28, 2000 · From the early 19th to the early 20th centuries the populations of the two cities doubled (Stralsund from 15,000 to 32,000 and Wismar from 10, ...
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CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Albrecht von Wallenstein - New Advent
He failed in the siege of Stralsund in the summer of 1628, and to take Gluckstadt, without which his position in Holstein was insecure. He accused others ...
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Peace of Westphalia | Definition, Map, Results, & Significance
Sep 23, 2025 · The treaty of October 24, 1648, comprehended the Holy Roman emperor Ferdinand III, the other German princes, France, and Sweden. England, Poland ...
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The Swedish Period - Welterbe Stralsund und Wismar
In 1720 Stralsund became the government capital of Swedish Western Pomerania. The testimony in stone to this time can be seen in the many baroque gabled houses ...
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Commemorative Diagram of the Siege of Stralsund ... - GHDI - Image
The 1715 siege of Stralsund took place within the context of the Second Northern War (1700-1721), which was primarily a struggle over hegemony in the Baltic ...
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Commandantenhus | A reminder of the Swedish era in Stralsund
Dec 13, 2024 · The Commandantenhus was built as the administrative seat of the Swedish garrison commander in the years 1748-1751.
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History - Welterbe Stralsund und Wismar
Following a brief period of occupation by France, Stralsund became part of Prussia at the Congress of Vienna in 1815.Missing: integration 1815-1918
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Transportation - Pommerscher Verein Freistadt
From Stettin it was connected to Stargard in 1846, Köslin in 1858, Stolp in 1869, and Danzig in 1870. In 1863 a line from Stettin to Stralsund was completed.Missing: railways | Show results with:railways
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Harbour Impressions from Stralsund - The Lost Fort
Jan 31, 2016 · One of the expanding industries were shipyards. To give the shipwrights more space, an artificial insula was constructed outside the old town ...
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Bismarckheringe | Europeenses - WordPress.com
Mar 21, 2014 · The Bismarck Herring owes its name to the business sense of Johann Wiechmann, owner of a fish cannery in Stralsund, who as an admirer of Otto ...
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Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar Germany
Stralsund had a railway in 1863, which allowed industrial development to begin, and it also became the chief port of the Prussian navy. From the early 19th to ...
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[PDF] THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY IN EAST GERMANY - CIA
By 1955, the planned shipyard expansion program will give East. Germany facilities for building a maximum of 235,000 GRT annually. Unless a more dependable flow ...
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[PDF] Herring - Morski Instytut Rybacki
which started in late years of 19th century, that resulted in the change of evolution of the Vis- tula Lagoon as a single whole system and, in particular ...
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Stralsund - Brief History
Stralsund experienced post-WWI unrest, Nazi expansion, WWII bombing, GDR shipyard focus, and post-reunification restoration and privatization.
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https://www.stralsunder-hotels.de/geschichte.php
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Historic Centre of Stralsund - World Heritage Photos
The church was built just before 1298, it is a good example of the brick Gothic architecture. The Marienkirche was the largest building in the world from 1625 ...
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2. Weltkrieg - Geschichte - Stralsund
Am 30. April 1945 verließen Truppen der Wehrmacht und Einheiten der im Krankenhaus West stationierten Waffen-SS über den Rügendamm die Stadt. Auf ihrem Rückzug ...Missing: 1919-1945 | Show results with:1919-1945<|control11|><|separator|>
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Geschichte - Hotel Stralsund
Der Zweite Weltkrieg endete für Stralsund am 1. Mai 1945, als die Stadt von der Roten Armee besetzt wurde. Sie war fortan Teil der sowjetischen Besatzungszone.
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[PDF] EAST GERMAN COMMUNISTS FIGHT RELIGION - CIA
Church collections also have been restricted by the authori- ties. While formerly church groups could make house-to-house canvasses and solicit funds in ...
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[PDF] Land Reform in the Soviet Occupation Zone (September 1945)
Between September 1945 and December 1948, Soviet occupation authorities carried out a sweeping land reform program in their zone.
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[PDF] STRALSUND VOLKSWERFT - CIA
On 15 July 1950 the management of the Stralsund Volkswerft. (nationalized shipyard) consisted of Director Gebauer, (fm);. Chief Engineer Klowitz, (fnu); the ...Missing: VEB peak
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[PDF] THE SHIPBUILDING COMPONENT INDUSTRY IN EAST GERMANY
" By mid-1951, East German production facilities were adequate for the production of components for fishing craft construction, but there was a severe shortage ...
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[PDF] STATE SECURITY. A READER ON THE GDR SECRET POLICE
the Stasi leaders' actions, reveals that the Party viewed the situation quite differently and preferred having restrictions put on the activities of the. State ...
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Bundesarchiv-Stasi-Unterlagen-Archiv Rostock - The EHRI Portal
Dec 15, 2023 · The Stasi Records Archive Rostock is responsible for the files of the Regional Units for State Security (Bezirksverwaltung für Staatssicherheit) ...
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[PDF] Black Markets and Grey Networks for Illegal Exchanges in post WW2 ...
In Germany, from May, 1945 to June, 1948, illegal exchanges increased sharply due to failures in the rationing system. These exchanges took place through ...Missing: Stralsund stagnation
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The Plans That Failed: An Economic History of the GDR – EH.net
The book further accounts for the complications that the GDR?s new political leadership faced in trying to restart production and stabilize employment, monetary ...
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the East German shipyards on the path to the market economy - jstor
However, the federal government was opposed to selling-off the entire East German shipbuilding combine to a single buyer.Missing: VEB nationalization peak
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The History of the Treuhandanstalt - Institut für Zeitgeschichte
The Treuhandanstalt ultimately stood as a symbol for the decline in productivity and employment and for the social upheaval in eastern Germany.Missing: Stralsund losses
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Learning from Past Privatizations: the Case of Treuhandanstalt ...
It highlights the challenges faced during rapid privatization, such as poor outcomes in terms of revenue and industrial capacity preservation, and discusses ...
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[PDF] Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar
Jun 29, 2002 · • UNESCO information and question times in Stral- sund and Wismar ... In Stralsund, a population of about 6,000 is planned for the old ...
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20 years of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in Mecklenburg ...
Oct 13, 2025 · At first glance, the old towns of Stralsund and Wismar are architectural treasure troves. This was recognized not least by the ...Missing: facts | Show results with:facts
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[PDF] REGIONAL LABOUR MARKET FORECASTS // March 2023 - IAB
Stralsund. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. 9,700. 10,100. 9,400. 10,800. 4.1. -3.1. 11.3 ... 10 Unemployment Rates 2023 in the Labour Market Districts in percent. March ...
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Third largest solar thermal system in Germany | Viessmann Climate ...
Nov 14, 2024 · The plant will generate over 11 GWh per year, which corresponds to more than 10% of the heat demand from renewable energies. The image ...
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Stadtwerke Stralsund reveals 11 GWh solar thermal project in ...
May 17, 2024 · The first solar modules will be installed in 2024. The facility is expected to become operational in the middle of 2025. The project is in line ...
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Stralsund builds large solar thermal plant - energate messenger
May 16, 2024 · With an output of 13.2 MW, it will produce 11 million kWh of heat per year and thus cover more than 10 per cent of the grid requirements of the ...
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[PDF] East Germany in from the Cold: The Economic Aftermath of Currency ...
Jan 31, 1991 · By making many Treuhand firms profitable, employment bonuses would permit their rapid privatization. Privatized firms will speed the transition ...
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Stralsund | Hanseatic City, Baltic Sea, UNESCO | Britannica
The city's historic centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002. Stralsund's port facilities and shipbuilding yards were expanded after World War ...Missing: population | Show results with:population
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The Hanseatic League: Europe's First Common Market?
Jul 7, 2009 · In 1368 the League flexed its muscles in its relationship with Norway. Dependent upon imported grain to feed its population, Norway, in exchange ...
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Women as Merchants in Eighteenth-Century Northern Germany
Dec 16, 2008 · Stralsund's women had a long history of wholesale trading before 1755. In 1706, for example, the Widow Puetter was the 15th-largest grain ...
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The Monitor and The Navy on Steam
The first Prussian sea gunboat for the German navy, launched in Stralsund on August 10, 1848.
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The case of East Germany's shipbuilding industry - ScienceDirect
This article examines the emotional and social consequences of deindustrialisation through oral history interviews with former workers from East Germany's ...
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[PDF] Bremer Vulkan Verbund AG - Archived 10/99 - Forecast International
Volkswerft Stralsund GmbH, formerly part of the. Bremer-Vulkan group. Bremer Vulkan Bankrupt. In February 1996, Bremer. Vulkan filed for protection from its ...
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[PDF] State aid, industrial restructuring and privatization in the ... - EconStor
The industrial restructuring in the new Länder of Germany consisted of closing down production capacities created under the socialist regime.
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Insight: The dark side of Germany's jobs miracle | Reuters
Feb 8, 2012 · Many east German businesses floundered in a free market once the Berlin Wall fell, sending joblessness there soaring over 20 percent.
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[PDF] Mortality Trends and Patterns in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Before ...
Throughout the life span, male mortality is higher in each age group. Death rates increase at the age of 15, followed by a slight decrease in the age group of ...
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[PDF] East Germany's regional policy reconsidered - EconStor
Perhaps the most dramatic fact is that domestic demand still exceeds domestic production by 60% in the. 5th year after unification. The quoted figures clearly ...<|separator|>
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[PDF] The Big Sell: Privatizing East Germany's Economy - ifo Institut
We reveal that more productive firms were more likely to be sold to non-local owners, especially from West Germany. In contrast to other post-Soviet economies, ...Missing: stripping Stralsund
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A declaration of love to the oceans - the OZEANEUM Stralsund
The OZEANEUM Stralsund developed into a visitor magnet of first rank. Therefore, with annually more than one million visitors, the German Oceanographic Museum ...Missing: impact | Show results with:impact
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Ozeaneum - Wikipedia
The Ozeaneum was expected to be a major tourist attraction, and receive 550,000 visitors per year, but it quickly surpassed its goal and proved to be ...
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OZEANEUM Stralsund | cultural-brands.com
Since its opening, the OZEANEUM has developed into a popular tourist attract ion. With annually more than 800,000 visitors, the German Oceanographic Museum as a ...
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Stralsund Port - Baltic Sea Germany - Barbera Yachting
With a quay length of 2,700 meters and 25 berths, the port of Stralsund can handle around 1.8 million tons of cargo every year. The water depth is up to 6.6 ...Missing: volume | Show results with:volume
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The Port of Stralsund - Landesverband Hafenwirtschaft Mecklenburg ...
Average annual cargo volume: 1,8 Mio. t ; Berths: 25 ; Quay length: 2.700 m ; Surface area (including water):, 85 ha ; Navigable depth: bis 6,60 m.Missing: tons | Show results with:tons
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Stadtwerke Stralsund builds solar thermal plant
May 16, 2024 · The plant, which is being built behind the Strelapark, will produce more than 11 GWh of heat and will thus cover more than 10 percent of the ...
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With fish stocks facing collapse, EU proposes slashing Baltic Sea ...
Aug 26, 2025 · With fish stocks facing collapse, EU proposes slashing Baltic Sea quotas. The cuts would reduce next year's catches by 14%, threatening ...Missing: Stralsund | Show results with:Stralsund
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Germany GDP per Capita: Mecklenburg Vorpommern - CEIC
Germany GDP per Capita: Mecklenburg Vorpommern data was reported at 37,656.000 EUR in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 36,324.000 ...
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[PDF] Kommunalverfassung-Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-1.pdf
Inhaltsübersicht. Teil 1. Gemeindeordnung. Abschnitt 1. Grundlagen der Gemeindeverfassung. § 1 Begriff der Gemeinden. § 2 Eigener Wirkungskreis.
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[PDF] SA 12.01 - in der Hansestadt Stralsund
Jun 6, 2025 · Inhaltsverzeichnis. Seite. § 1 - Name. 2. § 2 - Wappen, Flagge, Dienstsiegel. 2. § 3 - Gemeindevertretung, Bezeichnungen.Missing: Verwaltungsstruktur Gemeindeordnung
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Stadtverwaltung der Hansestadt Stralsund
Seit dem 13. Oktober 2008 ist Dr.-Ing. Alexander Badrow (CDU) Oberbürgermeister der Hansestadt Stralsund. Er wurde am 8. Mai 2022 mit 67,3 Prozent der ...Der Oberbürgermeister · Stralsund museum · Ämter und Leistungen · Ordnungsamt
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Oberbürgermeister - Stralsund CDU
2015 und 2022 haben die Stralsunderinnen und Stralsunder mir erneut ihr Vertrauen geschenkt und mich mit 65,1% und 67,3% im Amt bestätigt.
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Unsere Mitglieder der Bürgerschaft Stralsund - Bürger für Stralsund
Die Kommunalwahl 2024 war für die „Bürger für Stralsund“ ein weiterer bedeutender Meilenstein. Unsere Fraktion sicherte sich 18,1 % der Gesamtstimmen, ...Missing: Stadtrat Zusammensetzung
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[PDF] Grafiken Ergebnisse.xlsx - in der Hansestadt Stralsund
8 Sitze. Wählergruppe Adomeit. 1 Sitz. Bürgerschaftswahl am 9. Juni 2024 in der Hansestadt Stralsund. Verteilung der 43 Sitze auf die Wahlvorschläge.Missing: Stadtrat Zusammensetzung
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[PDF] Haushaltssatzung und Haushaltsplan 2024
Die Haushaltssatzung und der Haushaltsplan 2024 der Hansestadt Stralsund sind auf der. Grundlage der mittelfristigen Finanzplanung 2021 bis 2026, dem ...Missing: Budget | Show results with:Budget
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Bürgerschaft der Hansestadt Stralsund
Präsidium der Bürgerschaft ; Präsident, Peter Paul, CDU/FDP-Fraktion ; 1. Stellvertreter des Präsidenten, Thomas Schulz, Fraktion Bürger für Stralsund/Adomeit ; 2.
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Vorpommern-Rügen - Bundestagswahl 2021 - Die Bundeswahlleiterin
0 10 20 30 40 % CDU AfD DIE LINKE SPD FDP GRÜNE Sonstige 20,4 19,9 13,7 24,3 6,6 7,3 7,7 © Die Bundeswahlleiterin, Wiesbaden 2024 Erststimmen Bundestagswahl ...
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Ergebnisse Vorpommern-Rügen - Die Bundeswahlleiterin
CDU AfD SPD DIE LINKE GRÜNE FDP Die PARTEI FAMILIE Tierschutzpartei FREIE WÄHLER Volt ÖDP BSW PdF Sonstige 0 10 20 30 % 23,4 30,7 7,9 4,4 4,1 2,5 1,7 1,2 1 ...
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[PDF] How the Alternative for Germany Party Capitalized on Eastern ...
population facing a struggling economy and experiencing economic grievance in the wake of the eurozone debt crisis. This paper considers the rise of the AfD to ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Landtagswahl am 26. September 2021 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Merkmal, Anzahl, %. Wahlberechtigte, 1 312 471, x. Wähler/Wahlbeteiligung, 928 807, 70,8. Gültige Stimmen, 913 863, x. davon. SPD, 361 769, 39,6. AfD, 152 ...Missing: Bezirk | Show results with:Bezirk
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St. Nicholas' Church, Stralsund, Germany - SpottingHistory
The construction of the western tower began in 1300. By 1314, the tower had reached a height of 13 meters. At that time, the council decided to build two towers ...
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Stralsund City Hall at the Old Market - Visit MV
The building, erected in the style of North German brick Gothic, whose construction dates back to the years 1300-1310, is one of the most important secular ...Missing: 1311 | Show results with:1311
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city wall - Stralsund Tourismus
Large parts of the 700-year-old city wall are still preserved and have been continuously restored in recent decades. Compared to other medieval towns, large ...Missing: remnants | Show results with:remnants
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Commandantenhus Stralsund - Visit MV
As one of the Swedish government buildings, the Kommandantur was built in 1748 - 51. It served as the administrative headquarters of the garrison commander.Missing: era fortifications Kommandantenhaus
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Protection - Welterbe Stralsund und Wismar
Wismar and Stralsund have developed measures to protect their joint World Heritage. The primary objective of these measures is to preserve urban layouts and ...Missing: costs decay
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Architecture - World heritage meets the modern age
With more than half a million visitors a year, OZEANEUM has become an extremely popular and first-rate attraction. In May 2010, OZEANEUM received the European ...Missing: impact | Show results with:impact
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Press Releases - Deutsches Meeresmuseum
In May 2010, it was named European Museum of the Year, and by 2024 the museum had welcomed more than nine million guests since its opening. The OZEANEUM ...
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Stralsund Museum
At 150 years old, it is one of the oldest museums in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Special highlights include the Hiddensee gold jewelry, works by Caspar-David ...
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Stralsund Museum - Visit MV
CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO RECONSTRUCTION The first museum of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund ... A great variety of exhibits awaits the guest on the 1st floor.
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Stralsund Museum (Stralsund) - Visitor Information & Reviews
Rating 4.4 (1) The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, from prehistoric times to the present day, with a strong focus on the Hanseatic period and maritime history.
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Gorch Fock I Stralsund - Visit MV
Built in only 100 days! Thousands of cadets learned to sail on the German Navy's sail training ship. The Gorch Fock I is the type ship of a class of five ...
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Gorch Fock I - Museum Ships
BPS 78.750 /150.000 US$) After repairs at the local shipyard in Stralsund the good old ship was rechristened on November 29 th , 2003 and registered in the ...
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Museum tall ship: "Gorch Fock I" was rescued twice | BOOTE
The "Gorch Fock I" in Stralsund is one of the five preserved museum tall ships in Germany. Her rescue was nothing short of a miracle.
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Events in Stralsund and Wismar
Events in Stralsund and Wismar · Wismar Herring Festival · Stralsund Harbour Festival · Stralsund Hanseatic Day and World Heritage Day · Wismar Harbour Festival.
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International Hanseatic Day - Hanse.org
The world of the Hanseatic League comes alive at the Hanseatic Day in numerous activities, markets and exhibitions.Missing: Christmas seafaring
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Stralsund Christmas Market
The Christmas market in Stralsund, a UNESCO World Heritage town, offers an enchanting Advent atmosphere and a sense of Hanseatic tradition.
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Christmas market Stralsund 2025 - Trade Fair Dates
The Christmas market in Stralsund, an annual celebration of joy and tradition, traditionally takes place from the end of November to the end of December.<|separator|>
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St. Nicholas Market
The St. Nicholas Market at St. John's Monastery in Stralsund brings the oldest Christmas market in the Baltic Sea region back to life.Missing: seafaring | Show results with:seafaring
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Event Highlights - Stralsund Tourismus
Parade, battle reenactments, plague procession, fireworks and all-day stage programs at one of the largest folk festivals in northern Germany. Every year, the ...
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Culture and events in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Visit MV
Markets, events with traditional music, Low German theater performances, seminars and children's holiday programs take place during the season. Read more ...
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Stralsund University of Applied Sciences
Future-oriented degree courses, strong cooperation with companies and an excellent student-to-staff ratio offer around 1,800 students the ideal conditions for ...Master Programs · Bachelor Programs · Familiengerechte Hochschule · Ordnungen
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University of Applied Sciences Stralsund (2025/26)
The University of Applied Sciences Stralsund, founded in 1991, is a public university with over 2,300 students in Stralsund's Old Town, a UNESCO site.
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Hochschule Stralsund - University of Applied Sciences
Rating 3.9 (7) Young and dynamic - that is the profile of the University of Applied Sciences, Stralsund. Since its foundation in 1991 the student body has steadily increased.
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International Innovation Management (INNO) - Stralsund - DAAD
"International Innovation Management" (INNO) is an English-language Master's degree programme conducted in English at Stralsund University of Applied Sciences.Missing: partnerships | Show results with:partnerships
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International Programs - Stralsund University of Applied Sciences
On this page you will find our International Courses. For some, a double-degree is possible: the possibility to obtain a second degree at a foreign partner ...
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International Days at Stralsund University of Applied Sciences ...
Apr 25, 2024 · And at Stralsund University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Stralsund, HOST) going abroad ... international network with around 90 partners ...
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Hochschule Stralsund: Festumzug durch die Altstadt zur ...
Sep 17, 2025 · In der Kulturkirche St. Jakobi sind die 460 neuen Studierenden der Hochschule Stralsund feierlich begrüßt worden.
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What do recent graduates earn in Germany? | PRODIREKT
Nov 3, 2020 · In the states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg, graduates can expect significantly lower salaries. In fact, in all of ...
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[PDF] How Germany's shrinking universities attract and retain international ...
The reason is demographic change. Low birth rates and the depopulation of certain regions of. Germany mean that in future more universities will be concerned ...
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[PDF] “Socio-Economic and SWOT analysis of the South Baltic Cross ...
Feb 1, 2014 · ... brain-drain” phenomenon. A cursory glance indicates that there is a more pronounced problem in respect of the working population decrease in ...
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[PDF] Liebe Alumni, - Hochschule Stralsund
Wir möchten. Ihnen die Möglichkeit geben, auch nach dem Studium weiter mit der Hochschule und Professoren in Kontakt zu bleiben und sich mit unseren Alumni zu ...
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Hansa-Gymnasium Hansestadt Stralsund - Around Us
Mar 20, 2025 · Location:Stralsund ; Inception: 1560 ; Address: Fährwall 19 18439 18439 ; Phone:+49383128960 ; Email:post@hansagymnasium-stralsund.de.
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Hansa-Gymnasium Stralsund Routes for Walking and Hiking | Komoot
The Hansa-Gymnasium is located directly on the Sund Promenade on the edge of Stralsund's Old Town. The listed brick building was inaugurated in 1913 as a lyceum ...Missing: education | Show results with:education
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The German education system | Expatica
Gymnasium – similar to grammar school. Students will typically stay on at these schools until the age of 18 and will take the Abitur final exam needed to get ...
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Berufsschule • Regionales Berufliches Bildungszentrum
Stralsund. über uns · Interna Stralsund · Berufsvorbereitung · Berufsschule · Berufliches Gymnasium · Höhere Berufsfachschule und Fachschule Sozialwesen.
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Regionales Berufliches Bildungszentrum des Landkreises ...
Die Beschulung erfolgt hier in Stralsund am Standort Heinrich-Heine-Ring 125 sowie in Sassnitz, Ribnitz-Damgarten und Velgast. In der beruflichen Erstausbildung ...
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ecolea Stralsund - Private Berufliche Schule
Die ecolea | Private Berufliche Schule Stralsund befindet sich in Knieper-West, einem Stadtgebiet im Norden der Hansestadt Stralsund.
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Bildungszentrum | Helios Hanseklinikum Stralsund
Seit dem 1. September 2023 bieten wir die Pflegeausbildung in der neu eröffneten hauseigenen Berufsschule an. Sie ist Teil des Helios Bildungszentrum Stralsund.
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[PDF] European shipbuilding in a globalised market - ETUI.org
This report reviews the development of the shipbuilding industry in Germany in recent years, with a particular focus on the transnationalisation and ...
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Being a long distance out-commuter or home employee in a rather ...
Sep 29, 2023 · In this study, we take a closer look at out-commuters in a particular eastern German region—the Federal State Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (MV)—and ...
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[PDF] Reduction of Early School Leaving of Young People www.reslea.eu
Dec 31, 2012 · exists with highest drop-out rates in the federal states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Sachsen-. Anhalt while economically better situated ...
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Germany: vocational orientation for young people in times of social ...
Jul 28, 2023 · Offered over 3 school years, it aims to give pupils in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern more time to develop their own life and career planning. The ...
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Stralsund Roads Office - Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr
However, the duty to maintain the federal road B103 from the A20 motorway to the Lütten Klein interchange and to maintain the federal road B96 from the A20 ...
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Strelasund crossing - SSF Ingenieure AG
With the construction of the new A20 Lübeck–Szczecin Baltic Sea motorway, the approx. 55 km long “B96 Stralsund/Rügen” slip road to the largest German ...
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Rügen Bridge - Stralsund Tourismus
At peak times, it carries 30.000 vehicles a day. The two pylons of the cable-stayed bridge are 127,75 meters high and, with the curved shape of the crossing, ...
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(English) IU151. RÜGEN BRIDGE - Baltic Dreams
Jul 26, 2019 · Rügen Bridge is Germany's longest bridge: 4.100 metres which conducts the traffic on 3 lanes between island and mainland. About 23.000 vehicles ...
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[PDF] 2. Strelasund Crossing - SSF Ingenieure AG
The new section of the Baltic motorway A20 from Lübeck to. Stettin also included construction of the Rügen link road „B96n. Stralsund/Rügen“ over a length ...
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Travel to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - German Sights
These motorways are generally less congested than in other parts of Germany, except during peak holiday periods when coastal routes can become busy. The German ...
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Stralsund Hbf to Rostock Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (RE,ICE,IC)
Starting from €7.00Trains from Stralsund Hbf to Rostock Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in ...
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Stralsund Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC)
Trains from Stralsund Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you ...
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Stralsund Hbf - bahnhof.de
Travel Info ; Live departure / arrival. Overview of the next departing and arriving trains ; Timetables. Notices on train departures as PDF ; Elevators.
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Germany: Regions make the case for battery traction - Railway Gazette
Jul 12, 2025 · Now, 40% of the Land's rail services are operated with battery-electric traction, which means that 68% of all traffic is being handled by either ...
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Public Transport
The Hanseatic City of Stralsund offers a modern public transport system for residents and guests. Nahverkehr Stralsund (municipal bus company) Bus timetables.
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Arrival and mobility - Stralsund Tourismus
Alternatively, you can also use the B96 and B105 federal highways. From Hamburg: Take the A1 towards Lübeck, then the A20 towards Rostock/Stralsund. Follow the ...Missing: infrastructure | Show results with:infrastructure<|separator|>
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Citymarina Stralsund - Visit MV
The Citymarina is a facility with 300 guest berths on modern floating pontoons with water and electricity connections. The use of the sanitary facilities works ...Missing: cruise | Show results with:cruise
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Stralsund | Reederei Hiddensee
from Stralsund to Hiddensee (autumn timetable) ; 09:20, 11:00, 11:40, 12:10 ; 17:45, 19:20, -, 20:00.
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Stralsund (Germany) cruise port schedule - CruiseMapper
Port Stralsund cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) ...
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WWII Ordnance Is Polluting the Baltic Sea - Eos.org
Apr 4, 2025 · As these devices corrode, they are releasing carcinogens and other toxic chemicals into the marine environment.
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Environmental Impact of Unexploded Ordnance in the Baltic Sea
The south-western Baltic Sea has about 3,000 kilograms of dissolved toxic chemicals released from unexploded ordnance, according to a new study by the GEOMAR ...
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Sea-Dumped Chemical Munitions - HELCOM
This chemical agent poses a present risk to humans who come into contact with it, and to organisms within its immediate vicinity, taking into account both ...
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TSV 1860 Stralsund - Fussball.de
Alle Mannschaften, Tabellen und Ergebnisse des Fußballvereins TSV 1860 Stralsund auf einen Blick.
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TSV 1860 Stralsund - Club profile - Transfermarkt
Official club name: TSV 1860 Stralsund e. V. Address: Karl-Marx-Straße 11 18439 Stralsund Germany Tel:
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Stadion der Freundschaft präsentiert von Primus Immobilien
Stadiondaten ; Kapazität · 7.500 ; Laufbahn · vorhanden ; Eröffnung · 1938 ...
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TSV 1860 Stralsund - Abteilung Fußball
Unsere Mannschaften ob im Frauen, Männer oder Jugendbereichen suchen "dich" als neues Spieler in ihren Reihen. Lernen Sie die Menschen, die das Team von TSV ...
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Startseite - ESV Lokomotive Stralsund
Der ESV Lok Stralsund ist der Traditionsverein der Hansestadt Stralsund. Bereits seit 1925 engagiert sich der Verein für die sportliche Lebensweise seiner.
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Club Vorwärts (Stralsund), GDR - WildStat.com
Stralsund. Founded: 21.07.1967. Dissolved: 1989. Stadium: Stadion der Freundschaft. Last results. DDR 1974/75, Oberliga · Статистика личных встреч · 24.05.1975 ...
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FC Pommern Stralsund - Club profile - Transfermarkt
Stats & facts. Official club name: FC Pommern Stralsund e. V. Address: Frankendamm 13a. 18439 Stralsund. Germany. Tel: +49 (3831) 292247 Fax: +49 (3831) 292247 ...
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Sailing - Stralsund Tourismus
Sports such as stand-up paddling or canoe and kayak trips are also offered in the Hanseatic city and the surrounding areas. © TMV / Tiemann. The Wednesday ...
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2025 Cultural kayak tour in Stralsund - with Trusted Reviews
Rating 5.0 (22) Aug 20, 2024 · After a short introduction to the topic of safety and basic paddling knowledge, our two-hour tour starts at Dänholm, from where you already have ...
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Stralsund canoe club e.V. - Reviews, Photos & Phone Number ...
With an extensive jetty perfect for canoeists and rowers, it provides excellent training conditions alongside modern facilities and beautiful surroundings ideal ...Missing: sailing kayaking
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Wassersportzentrum Dänholm Nord e.V. (water sports centre)
Stralsund's water sports centre is in Dänholm, a small island in the Strelasund between Stralsund and Rügen Island, directly by the Ziegelgraben bridge.Missing: kayaking | Show results with:kayaking
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Handball - Overview, News & Similar companies | ZoomInfo.com
PSV Stralsund Handball is a welcoming handball club open to anyone interested in playing handball alongside their studies, family, or job commitments.<|separator|>
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[PDF] Invitation to 8th Gorch Fock (I)-Cup of PSV Stralsund eV
The competition is open to female and male teams of city, local and union league as well as for recreational athletes. It will be played by the valid rules ...
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Home - MC Nordstern Stralsund e.V. | Speedway Bahnsport
The Stralsund Speedway Club was founded in April 1958, when the BSG Motor Stralsund motorsport group joined the club, so that the MC had 150 members. ...Missing: history defunct
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Stadion - MC Nordstern Stralsund e.V. | Speedway Bahnsport
The stadium offers our spectators 16,000 seats, of which 3,000 are seats. On July 21, 1958, for the international Baltic Cup in the Speedway, 27,000 spectators ...Missing: Kunz | Show results with:Kunz
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Mayor
Alexander Badrow (CDU) was elected mayor of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund on 13 October 2008. In the run-off election on 1 June 2008, he secured 58.3 per cent ...
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Stralsund terminates Volkswerft lease agreement with Fosen
Aug 22, 2024 · “Our Volkswerft shipyard is a real gem and offers enormous potential for industrial development,” emphasized Mayor Alexander Badrow. ... “We are ...
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Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster.
In 1555 Sastrow was enticed to Stralsund by the offer of the post of secretary, and for the next eight-and-forty years, till his death in 1603, he lived in ...
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File:Stralsund Rathaus 1647-1697 Charisius.jpg - Wikimedia ...
Summary ; DescriptionStralsund Rathaus 1647-1697 Charisius.jpg. Deutsch: Christian, Ehr: Charisius. / n: 1647. Sen: 1675. Cons: 1681. Cons prov: 1686. o: 1697.
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Volkswerft - Wikipedia
Volkswerft Stralsund GmbH is a shipyard in the Hanseatic city of Stralsund on the Strelasund. It is part of the German Hegemann-group.
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[PDF] EXPORTS FROM EAST GERMANY TO THE SOVIET UNION - CIA
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE. OF THE UNITED STATES, WITHIN THE MEANING OF TITLE 18. SECTIONS 792. AND 794, OF THE U. 3.
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[PDF] DISCOVERING OXYGEN - IDEALS
Dobbin (25). Carl Wilhelm Scheele was born in Stralsund, West Pomerania, at the time a German-speaking region under Swedish jurisdiction. The birth date is ...
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Weigel Christian Ehrenfried - Mineralogical Record
WEIGEL, Christian Ehrenfried. (1748 – 1831). (Born: Staslund, Germany, 24 May 1748; Died: Greifswald, Germany, 8 August 1831) German physician & chemist.
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Featured Biography: Christian Ehrenfried Weigel - Got Rum?
Jan 18, 2019 · Christian Ehrenfried Weigel was a German scientist, specialized in chemistry and botany. He was born on May 24th, 1748 in Stralsund, Germany.
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HERMANN CARL CONRAD BURMEISTER
Hermann Burmeister was born 15 January 1807 in Stralsund, Germany. He received diplomas for doctor of philosophy and medicine from the University of Halle ...
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https://edition-pommern.com/stralsunder-kunstschaffende-im-19-und-20-jahrhundert/
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New director at the helm of German Oceanographic Museum
The oceanographer Professor Burkard Baschek will take over as designated scientific director of the German Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund.
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An era for the coast - Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Burkard Baschek will become director at the German Marine Museum in Stralsund. As oceanographer, Prof Burkard Baschek loves and researches the sea and its ...
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Stralsund: Erfolgsgeschichte des international gefragten Malers ...
Mar 13, 2021 · Historienmaler Eckhard Buchholz aus Stralsund wird an diesem Wochenende 80 Jahre alt. Dass er als Künstler internationale Erfolge feiern ...<|separator|>
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Vita - Eckhard Buchholz, ein Maler und Grafiker aus Stralsund
Eckhard Buchholz wurde 1941 in Stettin, dem heutigen Szczecin in Polen, geboren. · Er war keine zwei Jahre alt, als die Familie infolge der Kriegswirren nach ...
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Stralsunder Kunstschaffende im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert
May 6, 2024 · Dazu zählen nicht nur der von Caspar David Friedrich unterstützte Spätromantiker Simon Wagner (1799–1829) und der außergewöhnliche Siegfried ...
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Der „Bahnhofs-Maler“ - Rügen-Aktuell
Dec 4, 2023 · Stralsunder Maler Erich Kliefert hat monumentales Fresko hinterlassen. Das monumentale Fresko von Erich Kliefert aus dem Jahr 1935 empfängt ...
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Lappe, Karl - Deutsche Biographie
Lappe, Karl. Lebensdaten: 1773 – 1843; Geburtsort: Wusterhusen; Sterbeort: Stralsund; Beruf/Funktion: lyrischer Dichter ; Lehrer ; Schriftsteller ; Lyriker ...
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Karl Gottlieb Lappe - Gedichte - ABI PUR
In Wusterhusen wurde Karl Gottlieb Lappe am 24.04.1773 geboren. Lappe verstarb in Stralsund am 28.10.1843. Er wurde 70 Jahre alt. Karl Gottlieb Lappe war ein ...
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Musik aus dem alten Stralsund (cpo) - Klassik Heute
Jul 31, 2023 · Bestimmender Komponist dieser musikalischen Städtereise in das frühbarocke Stralsund ist Johann Vierdanck (1605-1646), dessen Ausbildung von ...
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Stralsunder Sinfonie - Edition Pommern
Nov 5, 2018 · Schwedischen Musik-Akademie in Stockholm, über den in Stralsund geborenen Wiener Komponisten Paul Struck auch in Deutschland bekannt geworden ...
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Theatre of West Pomerania, Stralsund, Germany - Operabase
Drei ursprünglich eigene Theater an der Ostsee arbeiten nun unter einem Namen, unter einer Leitung und mit einem Ziel zusammen.Missing: painters writers
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Silke Gladisch-Möller - Athletics Podium
This page is containing career information about international athlete Silke Gladisch-Möller (GDR).
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Andreas Behm - Olympedia
Andreas•Behm · 28 November 1962 in Stralsund, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (GER) · 27 December 2021 in Stralsund, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (GER) · 164 cm / 73 kg · TSV 1860 ...
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Ariel Hukporti Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Ariel Hukporti ; Team: New York Knicks ; Born: April 11, 2002 in Stralsund, Germany de ; Draft: Dallas Mavericks, 2nd round (28th pick, 58th overall), 2024 NBA ...Missing: notable athletes
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People from Stralsund - FamousFix.com list
Carsten Embach. Overview: Carsten Embach (born 12 October 1968 in Stralsund) is a German bobsledder who competed from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. ...

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Jan	3	0	50
Feb	3	0	40
Mar	6	1	40
Apr	11	4	40
May	16	9	45
Jun	19	12	55
Jul	21	14	60
Aug	21	14	60
Sep	17	11	55
Oct	12	7	55
Nov	7	3	60
Dec	4	1	55

Month	Avg. High (°C)	Avg. Low (°C)	Precipitation (mm)
Jan	3	0	50
Feb	3	0	40
Mar	6	1	40
Apr	11	4	40
May	16	9	45
Jun	19	12	55
Jul	21	14	60
Aug	21	14	60
Sep	17	11	55
Oct	12	7	55
Nov	7	3	60
Dec	4	1	55

Month	Avg. High (°C)	Avg. Low (°C)	Precipitation (mm)
Jan	3	0	50
Feb	3	0	40
Mar	6	1	40
Apr	11	4	40
May	16	9	45
Jun	19	12	55
Jul	21	14	60
Aug	21	14	60
Sep	17	11	55
Oct	12	7	55
Nov	7	3	60
Dec	4	1	55