Greifswald Private Walking Tour

Welcome to Greifswald, a beautiful city in northern Germany.

Highlights

Learn about the foundation in 1199

Influential religious center

One of the oldest universities in the world - University of Greifswald

Thirty Years' War

Swedish-Polish War

Swedish-Brandenburg War

Great Northern War

Treaty of Greifswald

The city survived World War II without much destruction

German Democratic Republic

Caspar David Friedrich

Explore this lovely Hanseatic town with its renovated brick Gothic-style buildings. Our walk along the barricades surrounding the center will take us past the city's impressive churches including the cathedral. During our tour you will get to know Caspar David Friedrich, the Greifswald-born artist that became one of the most famous figures of German Romanticism, and immortalized this city through his paintings.

Through the eyes of the locals you will get a better view of the city. Follow your guide to see the top attractions and places of interest while you listen to the entertaining stories of your guide.

Points of Interest

• St. Marien Church

• St. Nikolai Cathedral

• Caspar David Friedrich Centre

• St. Jacobi

• University of Greifswald

• St. Joseph's Provost Church