Reric
Archaeological Site Medieval Slavic trading emporium on the Baltic coast
A Baltic Sea coastal town in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, Rerik offers beaches and a seaside promenade; visitors come for swimming, local seafood and nearby archaeological sites tied to early Slavic trade.
Reric was an early medieval Baltic emporium and trading centre on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea in what is now Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, active in the Viking Age and early Middle Ages. It functioned as a regional trading port linking Slavic and Scandinavian traders.
Medieval sources record that Reric was attacked and destroyed around 808 by the Danish king Gudfred, who sought to redirect trade to Hedeby; archaeology and historical records indicate it was significant for trade in the 8th and 9th centuries. The site is described in annals as a coastal emporium associated with Slavic traders and Scandinavian commerce.
The historical site is located on the southern Baltic coast near the Bay of Wismar and the mouth of the Recknitz river; the precise archaeological location remains a subject of scholarly debate.
- Location uncertainty: Exact identification of the historical emporium is debated among archaeologists, with several candidate sites on the southern Baltic coast.
How to Get to Reric #
Access depends on which stretch of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern coast is being explored; reach the area by regional roads from nearby coastal towns. Local tourist offices can advise on parking and walking routes.
Tips for Visiting Reric #
- Look into local archaeological and coastal museums before visiting for context about the Hanseatic-era trading post.
- Bring waterproof footwear for the marshy coastal sites-much of Reric's shoreline is low and tidal.
- Plan a visit in spring or summer when interpretive signs and trails are more accessible.
Best Time to Visit Reric #
Summer is the most convenient season for coastal visits; spring and autumn are quieter and still pleasant.
Weather & Climate near Reric #
Reric'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 22°C. Moderate rainfall (600 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
