Helgoland Habitat, Stralsund

Name: Helgoland Habitat
Address: Stralsund, Germany

#16 among attractions in Stralsund

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The Helgoland underwater laboratory is an underwater habitat. It was built by Dräger in Lübeck, Germany in 1968 for the Biological Institute Helgoland, and was the first of its kind in the world built for use in colder waters. It is named after the island Helgoland. ()

Local name: Helgoland Coordinates: 54°18'20"N, 13°6'58"E

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Helgoland Habitat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Nicholas Church, St.-Marien-Kirche, Museum of Cultural History, Ozeaneum.

1.2 miNW
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Nicholas Church, Stralsund
31 min walk • St. Nicholas Church, a majestic architectural marvel, stands proudly in the Hanseatic city of Stralsund, Germany. This Gothic church, constructed primarily in the 14th century, is a testament to the historical significance and cultural legacy of Stralsund, which is...
1.2 miW
Church, Gothic architecture, Building
St.-Marien-Kirche, Stralsund
31 min walk • The St.-Marien-Kirche is a hallmark of Gothic architecture in the historic city of Stralsund, Germany. This imposing brick church, with origins dating back to the 13th century, stands as a testament to the city's medieval heritage and its significance within the...
1.2 miW
Museum
Museum of Cultural History, Stralsund
32 min walk • Nestled in the historical heart of Stralsund, Germany, the Museum of Cultural History stands as a testament to the rich and diverse heritage of the region. This museum, housed in a beautifully restored building, offers visitors an immersive journey through the various...
1.1 miNW
Aquarium and exhibitions about the sea
Ozeaneum, Stralsund
28 min walk • Nestled in the historic Hanseatic city of Stralsund, the Ozeaneum is a must-visit destination for marine life enthusiasts and families alike. This modern aquarium, part of the German Oceanographic Museum, offers a deep dive into the underwater worlds of the Northern...
1.3 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Aquarium
German Oceanographic Museum, Stralsund
32 min walk • The German Oceanographic Museum, nestled in the historic city of Stralsund, Germany, offers a deep dive into the enchanting world beneath the waves. This prestigious institution is not only a treasure trove for marine enthusiasts but also serves as an educational...
0.5 miN
Bridge
Strelasund Crossing, Stralsund
13 min walk • Strelasund Crossing is the two links to the German island of Rügen over the Strelasund to the West Pomeranian mainland near Stralsund: the Rügen Bridge or Rugia Bridge and the Rugia Causeway.
1 miNW
Floating museum in a rigged sailing ship
Gorch Fock I, Stralsund
27 min walk • Gorch Fock I is a German three-mast barque, the first of a series built as school ships for the German Reichsmarine in 1933. She was taken as war reparations by the Soviet Union after World War II and renamed Tovarishch.
0.9 miNW
Church
Kloster zum Heiligen Geist, Stralsund
24 min walk • Heilgeistkirche in the Hanseatic city of Stralsund is a 14th-century Gothic three-nave brick church building within the Heilgeisthospital complex near the city's harbor on the Strelasund, on Wasserstraße, at the corner of Bei der Heilgeistkirche.
1.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Stralsund Theatre, Stralsund
36 min walk • The Stralsund Theatre in the German town of Stralsund has a long tradition. Performances of theatre pieces on the Alter Markt are documented in the years 1553 and 1584. The present building was designed by Carl Moritz and opened in 1914.
~500 ftE
Museum
Nautineum Stralsund, Stralsund
3 min walk • The Nautineum in the Hanseatic city of Stralsund was opened in 1999 as a branch of the Stralsund Marine Museum on the island of Dänholm. It belongs to the German Maritime Museum Foundation.
1.3 miNW
City gate
Kniepertor, Stralsund
35 min walk • The Kniepertor is one of the ten former city gates of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund and named after a burgher family of the 13th century. The Kniepertor and Kütertor are the only surviving city gates in Stralsund and are part of the UNESCO World...

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Which popular attractions are close to Helgoland Habitat?

Nearby attractions include Nautineum Stralsund, Stralsund (3 min walk), Dänholm, Stralsund (7 min walk), Strelasund Crossing, Stralsund (13 min walk), Kloster zum Heiligen Geist, Stralsund (24 min walk).

How to get to Helgoland Habitat by public transport?

The nearest stations to Helgoland Habitat:

Bus

Stralsund Busbahnhof • Lines: 302 (29 min walk)
Olof-Palme-Platz • Lines: 4 (35 min walk)

Ferry

Fähre Stralsund - Altefähr • Lines: Zingst-Stralsund (30 min walk)