Altenkirchen is a small town and district on the island of Rügen.
Understand
[edit]Altenkirchen is a historic municipality with around 1,000 inhabitants on the Wittow Peninsula, at the northern tip of Rügen. It serves as a central hub for several smaller settlements, including Drewoldke, Gudderitz, Lanckensburg, Mattchow, Schwarbe, Presenske, Wollin, and Zühlitz.
Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]On the L30 just north of Breege-Juliusruh
Get around
[edit]See
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- Pfarrkirche Altenkirchen, An der Kirche 2. One of the oldest Romanesque brick churches in Rügen, begun in 1185. Look for the Svantevit Stone (Svantevitstein) built into the wall near the altar, a relic from the Slavic pagan era at nearby Cape Arkona. The separate wooden bell tower (Glockenstuhl) is a typical regional landmark.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]The village is a practical stop for supplies. Along the main road L30, you will find a Netto supermarket, a beverage store, a Sparkasse bank, and a small department store for clothing and household goods.
Eat
[edit]- Klabautermann, Karl-Marx-Platz 12, ☏ +49 173 8280988. Has vegetarian friendly dishes and outdoor seating though it is most known for its seafood. Dogs are allowed and will be offered a bowl of water.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Campingplatz Drewoldke, Zittkower Weg 27, ☏ +49 38391 12965.
