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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Anklam
Spend a half‑day in Anklam to visit the Otto Lilienthal Museum and the historic Steintor; no overnight stay needed.
Anklam is a small town in Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania, best known as the birthplace of aviation pioneer Otto Lilienthal. Its main attractions – the Lilienthal Museum, the medieval Steintor and a few restored churches – are clustered in the centre and can be seen in a few hours. There are no major hotels, so visitors usually base themselves in nearby Rostock or Greifswald and make a day trip.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- January–February (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire/ambulance 112 · Medical out‑of‑hours 116 117
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | €2–3 |
| Beer (0.5 l) | €3–4 |
| Snack (pretzel) | €1–2 |
| Regional train ticket (Anklam–Rostock) | €6–8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RLG · Rostock‑Laage Airport
- ≈45 km (28 mi) by train from Anklam≈28 mi (45 km) by train from Anklam
Typical fares
- Anklam → Rostock (regional train)
- ≈ €7, 45 min (check)
- Taxi within Anklam (5 km)
- ≈ €12–15
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; the railway station (Bahnhof Anklam) is a short 5‑minute walk from the museum. Buses run infrequently; taxis available on request.
See and do
Known for
- Otto Lilienthal Museum
- Steintor historic gate
- Marienkirche
- Nikolaikirche
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rostock | Regional train from Anklam, about 45 min | ≈1 h total |
| Greifswald | Regional train, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
Sleep
- No hotels in town – stay in Rostock (≈45 km) or Greifswald (≈30 km)
- Both have regular train connections; day‑trip feasible.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Far‑right NPD gained >10 % in 2019 local elections; some reports of night‑time tension – stay in well‑lit areas after dark.
- Museum and churches close around 17:00; plan to finish visits before then.
Anklam is generally safe during daytime; keep to well‑lit streets after dark due to occasional far‑right activity.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Anklam yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Otto Lilienthal Museum
- Steintor historic gate
- Marienkirche
- Nikolaikirche
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Anklam official website: www.anklam.de/
- Wikidata – Anklam: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1314
- Wikivoyage: Anklam, revision 5265680 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5265680
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/anklam). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.