Maritime season opener

Fishing used to be an important source of income for the residents of the fishing village. In the Greifswalder Bodden fishing cooperative, only a few men between the ages of 30 and 60 practice fishing as a profession. At the start of the season, in keeping with the herring season, you can follow the preparation of the popular fried herrings and of course also try them out. In addition to this culinary specialty, regional exhibitors and maritime handicrafts enrich the Vorpommern fish market (Yachtweg 1, Greifswald-Wieck). This is supported by Sparkasse Vorpommern.

from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.

Towing has a long tradition in Greifswald. Due to the unfavorable wind situation and the narrow Ryck, the transport ships could not sail from the open sea to the city harbor under their own power, but had to be pulled by people or horses. Today, the tall ship »WEISSE DÜNE« is reviving this tradition.*

from 14 p.m. from the museum harbor (arrival in Wieck: approx. 15 p.m.)
*Due to severe weather warnings, storms, thunderstorms or heavy rain, the tour may be canceled by the ship management

The GREIF, the flagship of the university and Hanseatic city of Greifswald, will not be used as an open ship this year due to repair work, but many hands-on activities and souvenirs will be offered, including:

• Visit from a DLRG sea rescue cruiser
• Knot course & reading nautical charts / bearing the compass / painting route for children
• Leash Target Throw | Rattle Boat Race
• Small presentation on the history and current renovation of the GREIF
• Merchandise stand
  The cloth workshop will also be there and will offer a sewing section (sewing sails).

between 11 a.m. and 16 p.m. in front of the harbor office

The VSG shipping company offers all-day trips to the Greifswalder Bodden with the MS Stubnitz/MS Breege. Experience the maritime charm of the fishing village from the Ryck. Departure: berth in front of the harbor office (Am Hafen 4). Tickets: online soon, at the Greifswald information desk or on board.

several times a day from Wieck

On this free tour you will learn a lot of interesting facts about the barrier, which serves to protect the Hanseatic city. The special feature: You can also look under the Ryck.

Duration: 2 Std.
Persons: max. 15 in 2 groups
Treffpunkt: Barrage building on the Eldena side (Yachtweg 6a)

Tours at 11 a.m. and 13 p.m

Anyone who would like to get to know the historic fishing village of Wieck, including its history and people, can join a special tour. A detour to the barrage is also included in the tour. Max. 20 people per tour.

Costs: 5 € pp / persons up to 14 years free of charge // Payment is to be made on site to the tour guide.

12 p.m. / Meeting point: in front of the Wiecker Bridge

A highlight for children in the morning will be the Ryck duck race*. Rubber ducks will be sold between 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. at the Vorpommern fish market on the premises of the fishing cooperativet “Greifswalder Bodden” given to children in Wieck. At 11:30 a.m. the children “let the rubber ducks into the water”. The first three rubber ducks to cross the finish line will give their little owners a prize.

Participation is free.
*depending on weather conditions

expected at 11:30 a.m. on the Wiecker bascule bridge

It gets wet in the afternoon, because that's when the Ryck Jump takes place for the daring. Insurance is guaranteed by the DLRG. Changing facilities and showers are available on site.
Please take a cold shower in the on-site showers beforehand to get used to the water temperature. Children up to 12 years of age are only allowed to take part when accompanied by a legal guardian. 

Registration required: via email to tourismus@greifswald-marketing.de

*planned, around 16:00 p.m
Meeting: in front of the harbor office (Am Hafen 4)

The Heimatverein Wieck eV is organizing a flea market on the Wieck village square from 12 p.m. to 16 p.m. Around 15 dealers are expected.
The whole thing will be accompanied by music at 14 p.m. by the 'KlabauterMEN' shanty choir.

12:00 am - 16:00 pm
Wieck village square

The maritime season opener is being realized together with the Western Pomerania Tourism Association and numerous maritime players.