Greifswald Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
About Greifswald
Greifswald is a very old town and gained city rights as early as 1240. In 1278, Greifswald became a part of theHanseatic Leagueand in 1456, the university was founded. From 1648 to 1815, Greifswald was a part ofSweden's northern German territories. Following theSecond World War, the town became a part of the Soviet occupation zone. The town fared rather well during and after the war, but during the Soviet and East German era, the economy and infrastructure declined. Following reunification, huge sums of money have been pumped into the area to help improve the situation and lower the unemployment rates.
Top Attractions in Greifswald
Explore the best things to see and do in Greifswald:
- ★hanseatische Bürgerhäuser
- ★Pommersches Landesmuseum
- ★Rathaus
- ★St. Nikolai cathedral
- ★The festival for Polish cultur, music, literature and art
- ★Tierpark Greifswald
Where to Eat in Greifswald
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴1001 Nights
- 🍴Cafe Bommelz
- 🍴Café & Restaurant Lichtblick
- 🍴Der Gestiefelte Kater
- 🍴Di An - Vietnames Fusion
- 🍴Fisch 13
Where to Stay in Greifswald
- 🏨Alter Speicher
- 🏨Das Sofa
- 🏨Europa Hotel
- 🏨Hôtel Galerie
- 🏨Mercure Hotel Greifswald Am Gorzberg
- 🏨VCH Hotel Greifswald
Greifswald Travel Guide Sections
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