Strasburg (Uckermark): Local History, Church and Trails

Strasburg (Uckermark) offers an opportunity to explore local history, church architecture and outdoor trails. The museum features exhibitions about the town and the Huguenots; St. Mary's is an Early Gothic fieldstone church. For outdoor activities, there is the town lake circular trail and, nearby, a hiking trail to Schmiedegrundsee Lake.

Local History at the Museum

The Strasburg (Uckermark) Museum features exhibitions on the history of the town and the Huguenots. Among its notable objects is an ornamental clock made entirely of straw, considered a rarity. One exhibition area is devoted to the life and work of Max Schmeling. He was born in Klein Luckow, not far from Strasburg; Klein Luckow is outside the town. In this way, the museum explores not only local history but also a biographical connection from the nearby area.

The local history museum's extension also houses a historic classroom. It can be visited during the museum's opening hours; check the current hours before you travel. The museum holds two to three special exhibitions each year. Topics and dates change, so it is helpful to check the current programme before your visit.

St. Mary's Church and Its History

The Early Gothic fieldstone church of St. Mary's offers a different perspective on the history of Strasburg. Construction began around 1250; the choir and the lower section of the tower have survived. The approximate construction date and the surviving parts provide a concrete framework for understanding the building's history. While the museum presents its themes through exhibitions and objects, St. Mary's is focused on architecture and the surviving fabric of the building.

Walks and Trails Nearby

The town lake circular trail in Strasburg is used by locals for jogging and walking. After being temporarily closed in 2026, the trail reopened on September 23, 2026. It is a way to add some outdoor exercise to your stay.

Nearby, a hiking trail leads from the Strasburg–Rothemühl road over a hill and through mixed deciduous forest to Schmiedegrundsee Lake. There is a bathing area there. The trails differ in character: jogging and walking are the main activities on the town lake circular trail, while the other route is a hike through the forest to the lake.

The Wider Region: Vorpommern-Greifswald

Strasburg lies on the edge of the largely unspoilt Uckermark landscape, which invites you to enjoy relaxing excursions to the Brohmer Berge hills. Three nature parks cover almost 40 percent of the Vorpommern-Greifswald district. Cultural attractions can also be found elsewhere in the district: the Pomeranian State Museum in Greifswald displays the Croy Tapestry of 1554, a cultural and historical artefact from the Reformation era.

More than 1,120 native and exotic animals representing 95 species live at Ueckermünde Zoo; there are daily feeding demonstrations. Animal numbers and feeding times may change. If you plan to visit, check the latest information.

If you are looking for hotels in Strasburg, a clear idea of your trip is a helpful starting point: local history and church architecture offer a different focus from jogging, walking or hiking to Schmiedegrundsee Lake. Use your interests as a basis for your search.

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Go to the regional travel overview: Vorpommern-Greifswald.