Travel guide Hiddensee
Plenty of Sun – Weather at Your Holiday Apartment
Hiddensee is located right next to the island of
Rügen, and just like there, you can enjoy many hours of sunshine. The islanders count 1,850 hours of sunshine. Rain is rare. The average temperature is 8 degrees Celsius. In the height of summer, temperatures remain moderate, perfect for sports and games.
Museums and More – Attractions on Hiddensee
You can discover interesting sights all over Hiddensee Island. In Neuendorf, trace the history of fishing. At the harbor, you can watch the fishermen at work. In the former fishing net shed Groot Partie, a small exhibition about herring, fishermen, and traditions on Hiddensee is displayed. You can also refresh yourself at the museum café. The historic building also serves as an event space. At the entrance to Neuendorf, the Lütt Partie net shed houses the fishing museum, where you can experience fishing history firsthand. Other noteworthy museums are located in the districts of Vitte and Kloster. Be sure to visit the Hiddensee Local History Museum. In Vitte, the largest town on Hiddensee Island, the Homunkulus Figure Collection beckons. The Asta-Nielsen House Karusel now hosts an exhibition dedicated to the Danish silent film star and the architect of the house, Max Taut. Explore the nature and landscape of Hiddensee. The island is part of the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park. The unique landscape is best explored on foot. With some luck, you might find amber on the long sandy beaches of Hiddensee. Views and insights await you on the trail from Kloster to the Dornbusch Lighthouse. Midway along the hiking trail, you'll find a large wooden bed for resting and "watching TV." The lighthouse itself is a landmark of Hiddensee. In dry weather and with sufficient visibility, you can climb the lighthouse and enjoy a special view over the island and the
Baltic Sea. The Gellen lighthouse is also worth a trip.
Where Poet Gerhart Hauptmann Found Inspiration
Artist colony, seaside resort, farming village: In
Kloster, the cultural heart of Hiddensee beats. The writer Gerhart Hauptmann left literary traces here and is buried in the island cemetery in Kloster. His summer residence, the Seedorn House, remains in its original condition and vividly conveys how Gerhart Hauptmann and his family lived on the island. Not only the famous writer was repeatedly drawn to the island, but numerous visual artists also found their muse here. From the beginning of the 20th century, Hiddensee became an artists' colony. In 1919, the Hiddensoer Künstlerinnenbund, an association of notable female painters from all over Germany, was founded on the island. The initiator was the artist Henni Lehmann, with the Blue Barn in
Vitte as the center. The distinctive blue barn is an important attraction. To this day, Hiddensee remains a place of art. Contemporary art can be admired in the Ulrike Northing Gallery and the Seglerhafen Gallery. Scattered across the island, you can discover small galleries, pottery studios, and vibrant handicrafts.
Hiddensee Specialties – Hearty and Robust
Indulge in fresh fish. Simply grab a fish sandwich on the go, masterfully prepared in one of the restaurants, or even caught by yourself and served in your holiday home. The tastiest fish sandwiches in the most original location are available on the cutter Willy in Kloster. Specialties of the Baltic island include eel in all variations and smoked fish from the barrel. The latter is a real rarity – definitely a must-try! Bodden pike-perch and garfish are considered culinary insider tips. Fruity and healthy is the sea buckthorn, which grows all over the island. From it, delicacies such as sea buckthorn juice, cake, and schnapps are made.
Ready for the Island – Family Holiday in the Holiday Apartment
Endless beaches, clear water – the Baltic island is perfect for a beach holiday. The beaches in Neuendorf, Vitte, and Kloster are monitored by trained lifeguards from mid-May to mid-September. The water quality is excellent – the beach in Vitte even boasts the Blue Flag for outstanding water quality and special environmental management. In addition to unspoiled swimming fun, numerous activities on and in the water await you and your family. Surfing and sailing are popular on Hiddensee. The trendy sport of stand-up paddling has also made its way into the island's water sports program. Are you more of a landlubber? At the adventure trail at the National Park House, you and your kids can climb, balance, zip through the area on a zip line, and learn a lot about the nature of Hiddensee. Family-friendly theater finds an adequate venue in the summer months on the Seebühne Hiddensee stage. A side trip to the island of Rügen is a worthwhile excursion. Visit the famous Cape Arkona or the chalk cliffs. A holiday is made of experiences and relaxation. Your private holiday home provides the ideal setting for your stay. The affordable holiday apartments are located in a quiet area. For a truly authentic experience, stay in a cozy, thatched-roof holiday home. The equipment in your accommodation leaves nothing to be desired, with your landlords having thought of everything from Wi-Fi to a TV or child-friendly furniture. The Baltic Sea is never far away on Hiddensee. Enjoy the sea view from your terrace or balcony right at breakfast – a perfect start to the day. On Hiddensee, you will find holiday apartments for a romantic getaway as well as holiday homes for four to six people. Even accommodations for large families are available – up to 15 people can stay in some properties. If you're not just traveling on two legs, but also on four paws, you'll find excellent conditions on Hiddensee. The Baltic island is known for a relaxed
holiday with a dog on Hiddensee. Your dog is a welcome guest in many holiday apartments. If you rent a holiday home with a large garden, your children and dogs can play carefree on the lawn while you relax with a good book in a deck chair. The island is dog-friendly. However, from May 1 to September 30, dogs are not allowed on the designated beach sections in Kloster, Vitte, and Neuendorf. Outside of the bathing season, your dog can enjoy the freedoms of a
beach holiday on Hiddensee everywhere.
Celebrating Festivals – Highlights on Hiddensee Island
Enjoy the beach and cliffs and truly unwind – Hiddensee is known for this. But celebrating festivals is also on the agenda, such as dancing into May, which appeals to a young and young-at-heart audience. Other highlights throughout the year include the Midsummer Festival and the harbor festivals in Kloster and Neuendorf. Even in winter, there is entertainment, such as at the Christmas market or the New Year's Eve party. If you rent an affordable holiday apartment in February, you can demonstrate your skill at the Christmas tree throwing competition.