Dänholm Island
Small island off Stralsund with historic fortifications
A narrow island in the Strelasund between Stralsund and Rügen, Dänholm hosts ferry links, port facilities and remnants of coastal defenses. Visitors pass through en route to the Hanseatic town.
Dänholm at a Glance#
Address: Dänholm (islet near Stralsund), Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
How to Get to Dänholm#
Dänholm is adjacent to Stralsund on the Strelasund sound. Reach Stralsund by train (Stralsund Hauptbahnhof) or car and then walk or take local ferries/bridges to the Dänholm area. Walking distances from Stralsund old town are short.
Tips for Visiting Dänholm#
- Check tide and weather conditions for coastal viewing - Dänholm's shorelines can be wind-exposed.
- Bring a camera with a telephoto lens for seals and seabirds often visible from the headlands.
- Combine a visit with a walk through Stralsund's old town, which is a short ferry or bridge crossing away.
Best Time to Visit Dänholm#
Best in late spring through early autumn for comfortable coastal conditions and birdlife.
Weather & Climate near Dänholm#
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (673 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -2° - 3° | -5° | 45 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 3° | -5° | 43 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 6° | -2° | 43 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 11° | 3° | 41 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 16° | 12° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 69 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 61 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 13° | 7° | 57 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 7° | 1° | 54 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 0° - 4° | -3° | 52 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
