Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Karlshagen
Monument Memorial and remembrance site in Karlshagen
How to Get to Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Karlshagen #
Karlshagen is on Usedom island (northeast Germany). By car, follow B111 toward Zinnowitz and then local roads to Karlshagen; parking is limited near the waterfront. Regional buses from Zinnowitz and Wolgast serve the village; train connections run to Züssow or Zinnowitz, with onward buses to Karlshagen.
Tips for Visiting Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Karlshagen #
- Read the inscriptions on the smaller plaques-local names and dates are often the most affecting.
- Visit during daylight; the site's sparse signage benefits from direct light for reading.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Peenemünde museum to understand the broader wartime geography.
Best Time to Visit Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Karlshagen #
Best visited in shoulder seasons to avoid holiday crowds on Usedom and for a quieter atmosphere at the memorial.
Weather & Climate near Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Karlshagen #
Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Karlshagen's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (618 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
