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Peninsula on the German coast of the Baltic Sea
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Fischland-Darß-Zingst (or Fischland-Darss-Zingst; FDZ for short) is a peninsula on the Baltic Sea Coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.
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Landmark on the peninsula's northernmost point; the "Natureum" is a branch of the German Maritime Museum of Stralsund, informing about the Darß natural space, its coasts, animals, history etc.
Darßwald und Weststrand
Unspoiled coastal forest, touching the unfrequented beach, many windswept trees
Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop
Architecturally unusual building, houses a collection of paintings, graphics and sculptures by artists who have lived, worked or visited Ahrenshoop or nearby places.
19th-century Gothic revival brick church. The 18-metre-high steeple offers one of the most panoramic views of the peninsula.
Museumshof Zingst
Museum of local history, art, model ships, history of shipbuilding and navigation.
Organic farm with a climbing forest and miniature golf course. The farm's café, restaurant and shop offer food from local production and a boar barbecue buffet twice a week from May to October.
Kitesurfing courses for beginners and advanced; stand-up paddleboarding tours; children's holiday-camp.
Surf+Kite Club
Kitesurfing and windsurfing courses of different levels (from one-day trial course to advanced courses); catamaran sailing, stand-up paddleboarding.
Popular fish restaurant and beer garden.
Despite its name not just a café, but also a restaurant, mainly offering fish (but not only), directly on the steep coast, terrace with sea view. Best to come here in the evening to watch the sunset.
Located on a campsite, but surprisingly different from your ordinary camping diner; offers a variety from (outstanding) Angus beef cheeseburgers to high-quality steaks and refined fish and vegetarian dishes.
Rustic tavern, serving down-to-earth (but excellent) German and Ukrainian cuisine.
Traditional fish restaurant (also serves steaks and a few vegetarian dishes).
Upmarket modern restaurant, serving Mediterranean-style cuisine using regional products.
Family-owned medium-sized (57 rooms) hotel directly on the beach, bicycle rental, massage and beautician's practice within the house.
Small (25 rooms), family-owned hotel.
Relatively big (121 rooms) plush hotel directly on the beach and pier; spa area with indoor and outdoor pool.
Popular and well-stocked bookshop, especially on arts and culture topics; traditional meeting point of local and visiting artists and arty public. Sometimes there are exhibitions and performances in the salesroom.
There are basically two ways to enter the peninsula: either on the land bridge in the west (from Ribnitz-Damgarten) or by crossing the (manmade) bridge from Barth to Zingst.
Read in the guideAs there is only one main road for cars, cycling is a very popular option, with most guesthouses offering bicycles for rent (or having a bike rental nearby).
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