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Eldena Abbey ruins – Kloster Eldena Mauer West📷 Erell, CC BY-SA 3.0

Eldena Abbey ruins

Greifswald, Germany

History

The brick ruins of a Cistercian abbey painted several times by Caspar David Friedrich, who was born in Greifswald. Free to walk around, with parking at the site on the road to Wolgast.

Nearest town
Greifswald, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
54.0887, 13.4449

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Am Museumshafen GreifswaldMotorhome stopover
    4 km from Eldena Abbey ruins · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz LoissinCampsite
    7 km from Eldena Abbey ruins · 300 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • Ostseecamping PeenemündungCampsite
    19 km from Eldena Abbey ruins · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Waldcamp FreestCampsite
    19 km from Eldena Abbey ruins
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wildwood Camping RügenCampsite
    19 km from Eldena Abbey ruins
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wasserwanderrastplatz StolpeCampsite
    25 km from Eldena Abbey ruins
    TentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Eldena Abbey ruins?

Eldena Abbey ruins is in Greifswald, Germany, at GPS 54.0887, 13.4449. It is about 22 km from Peenemünde.

Can you camp near Eldena Abbey ruins?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping an der Dänischen Wiek, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Eldena Abbey ruins?

Eldena Abbey ruins is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rügen and Usedom: capes, piers and the Imperial Baths.

What is there to see near Eldena Abbey ruins?

Places worth a stop nearby: Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum (22 km), Granitz Hunting Lodge (35 km), Sellin Pier (36 km) and Prora (40 km).

When is the best time to visit Eldena Abbey ruins?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)