Prerow Camping – The vacation season is just around the corner and you would like to go camping?
Then the Baltic seaside resort of Prerow is an absolute insider tip.
A mixture of beach vacation, city trip and nature awaits you here, so that everyone gets their money’s worth.
With a roof tent or tent trailer, you are super flexible and can make the most of your time on vacation.
Here you can find out everything you need to know about sights, things to do and the weather, as well as camping tips and recommendations for campsites.
Would you like to look around a bit more first?
Then read more about camping on the Baltic Sea here.
Camping Ratgeber:
Vacations in Prerow: relaxation with dog & child
On a vacation in Prerow, you can expect beautiful landscapes, exciting sights full of history and pleasant tranquillity.
The Baltic seaside resort is generally less crowded than Usedom or Rügen, for example, and is therefore ideal for a relaxing and carefree vacation with your loved ones.
If you decide to travel with a rooftop tent, you can organize your days spontaneously and freely and don’t have to stay in one place.
You can fully enjoy the feeling of complete closeness to nature and freedom and switch off from the otherwise stressful everyday life. Here is some general information about Prerow and a vacation here:
Overview and impressions of the region
To get an initial overview, you can watch the following video.
It will provide you with exciting inspiration and impressions for your own upcoming vacation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17t5lLoFS1s
Map & Directions: Ostseebad Prerow
Prerow is a Baltic seaside resort and a municipality in the Darß district of Vorpommern-Rügen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
While part of it is located on the Darß, a smaller area is on the Zingst peninsula.
The popular vacation destination can be easily reached by car. What should I definitely visit and do?
Here are our vacation tips:
Tips: Sights, highlights & events
There is a lot to see in Prerow.
The beach and dunes alone are worth a visit, as are the harbor and the shopping street.
If you want to see the area, you can do so on a long walk or, ideally, on a bike tour.
You can hire a suitable bike from the bike rental shop and ride along the charming paths along the dunes.
The Prerow pier, where you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise, the Darß Museum, the Seemannskirche church, the Amber Museum and the Vorpommersche National Park are also particularly beautiful.
This is what you should do on a vacation in Prerow:
- Exploring the harbor
- Cycling through the streets
- Walk along the dunes
- Stroll through the shopping street
- Prerow pier
- Darß Museum
- Western Pomerania National Park
- Seamen’s Church Prerow
- Amber Museum
My top 2 tips:
Western Pomerania Lagoon National Park
The Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park covers 786 km² and is the largest national park in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the third largest in Germany.
There are picturesque landscapes and both inner and outer coastal waters to explore.
The park stretches west along the Baltic coast of Western Pomerania and has an impressive world of different habitats to offer.
Unique animal and plant worlds impress the whole family.
There are also amazing lagoons that emerge from the Baltic Sea.
So if you are on vacation in Prerow, you should definitely plan a day to visit the multifaceted national park.
Information about the national park:
- 786 km² large
- Largest national park in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Third largest national park in Germany
- Picturesque landscapes and coastal waters
- Impressive world of different habitats
- Unique animal and plant worlds
- Lagoons from the Baltic Sea
- Circular paths for walks
Here you will find the national park:
Exciting guided tour of the Seamen’s Church
If you are interested in history, the Seemannskirche Prerow is also worth a visit, as it is one of the oldest monuments in the region.
It dates back to the 18th century, making it the oldest church on the Darf.
While it used to serve as a landmark for sailors, today it is a popular tourist attraction.
During a visit here, you can take a look at the building, which is quite plain on the outside, but has a number of highlights on the inside.
For example, there are numerous small model ships that were made by sailors over many years.
There is also an elaborate brass chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
In addition to church services, the church also hosts exhibitions, lectures and concerts.
A guided tour of the church can also be organized by arrangement, during which you can also learn a lot about its fascinating history.
The highlights of the Seemannskirche Prerow:
- One of the oldest architectural monuments in the region
- Originates from the 18th century
- Formerly served as a landmark for sailors
- Scores points on the inside with a variety of elaborate highlights
- Small model ships made by hand by sailors
- Brass chandelier on the ceiling
- Church services are held regularly
- Exhibitions, lectures and concerts
- Guided tours of the church can be organized by arrangement
A first impression of the church: The popular travel destination impresses with a mixture of picturesque landscapes, white sand and exciting sightseeing.
That’s why camping here is a great way to make the most of your vacation.
Accommodation: camping instead of a hotel or vacation home
When camping, you are not only in nature during the day, but also in the evening and at night and can fully enjoy the feeling of closeness to nature and freedom.
You are not tied to just one place.
Instead, you are completely flexible and free to decide where you want to spend the night and where you want to go next, which is a big advantage over staying in a hotel or vacation apartment!
Camping is also much cheaper in direct comparison, as you only have to pay for food, fuel, campsites and any activities.
Camping with a roof tent: freedom, set-up & models
Now the question is, what’s the best way to camp?
With a motorhome, caravan, camper or rather with my own car and a roof tent on top?
The clear favorite is a roof tent!
With this, you are completely free and always have your sleeping space on the roof of your own car.
While it is barely noticeable on the road, it offers an amazingly large and, above all, comfortable area for sleeping and living when opened up.
It can be set up in just a few minutes and without any effort.
Read more about different models, prices, roof load and other advantages here: Roof tent for the car.
Or visit one of the camping fairs near you to find out all about the world of camping!
Advantages of a camping vacation
- More flexible travel arrangements than with a caravan or motorhome
- Not just tied to one place
- Roof tent is always ready on your own car
- Can be mounted on any trolley
- Hardly noticeable during the journey
- Offers a large and comfortable living area when unfolded
- Can be set up in just a few minutes
- Various models in different sizes
- Cheaper than a hotel or vacation apartment
Are you a camping beginner? Read all about the basics of packing lists, routes, costs, tips etc. here: Camping beginners. 
Campsite offers: Prices, phone number & map
If you have decided to go camping, you should choose one or more campsites, or legal pitches, for your overnight stay.
No matter how tempting it may sound, wild camping is generally prohibited in Germany.
However, the designated sites are equipped with numerous roof tent and motorhome pitches and are very natural, which makes it feel as if you are sleeping in the middle of nature.
In the evening, you and your loved ones can sit down comfortably with camping furniture in an awning or simply in front of your roof tent and round off an eventful day.
At night, a special highlight is the amazing view of the starry sky through the panoramic windows.
I have selected some popular, central and inexpensive campsites for you here:
Rainbow Prerow
4.0 stars / 1,114 Google reviews
- Address: Bernsteinweg 4-8, 18375 Prerow
- Opening hours: 09:00 to 18:00
- Phone: 0431 2372370
- Pitch: 16.20,- Euro per night
Meißner’s sun camp
4.4 stars / 178 Google reviews
- Address: Villenstraße 3, 18375 Prerow
- Opening hours: 09:00 to 21:00
- Phone: 038233 60198
Prices per night:
- Adults: 4,00,- to 6,00,- Euro
- Teenagers: 2,00,- Euro
- Parking space: 9,00,- to 15,00,- Euro
Camping site “Am Freesenbruch” Zingst
4.5 stars / 1,049 Google reviews
- Address: Am Bahndamm 1, 18374 Zingst
- Phone: 038232 15786
Prices per night:
- Adults: 5,50,- to 7,50,- Euro
- Children (3-14 years): 4,00,- to 4,50,- Euro
- Parking space: 11,00,- to 18,00,- Euro
Camping ground NATURCAMP Pruchten
4.4 stars / 872 Google reviews
- Address: Am Campingpl.
1, 18356 Pruchten - Opening hours: 09:00 to 20:00
- Phone: 038231 2045
Prices per night:
- Adults: 7,00,- to 8,50,- Euro
- Children (3-14 years): 4,50,- to 5,50,- Euro
- Parking space: 9,80,- to 10,80,- Euro
Rainbow Born
3.6 stars / 340 Google reviews
- Address: Nordstraße 86, 18375 Born am Darß
- Phone: 0431 2372370
Wellness-Camp Düne 6
3.8 stars / 1,385 Google reviews
- Address: Inselweg, 18374 Zingst
- Opening hours: 08:00 to 22:00
- Phone: 038232 1760
Campsite Naturdüne
3.9 stars / 234 Google reviews
- Address: Straminke 5, 18374 Zingst
- Opening hours: 08:00 to 19:00
- Phone: 038232 175657
Evaluation: Experience – What is important?
When choosing a campsite, you should definitely pay attention to a few important criteria in order to enjoy your time here as much as possible.
For example, a central location with enough privacy and a certain level of cleanliness of the site and sanitary facilities are important exclusion criteria that you should consider when making your choice so that you still feel comfortable and at home during your vacation.
I have listed a few factors for you here that you should keep in mind when looking for the right pitch:
- Rest
- Catering
- Friendliness
- Price-performance ratio
- General cleanliness
- Sanitary facilities
- Sanitary cleanliness
- Condition of the rental accommodation / plots
- Infrastructure
- Leisure time
- Location
Activities: Cycling, swimming & sightseeing
On a camping vacation, you are always surrounded by nature and usually have direct access to popular leisure activities and attractions.
The region around the Baltic seaside resort of Prerow is very natural and offers a number of attractions and sights in the immediate vicinity.
At the same time, you can also expect fun and games as well as exciting activities for the whole family.
Here I have picked out some interesting activities that await you on a camping vacation in Prerow and provide adventure, fun and excitement:
- Bathing or swimming in the sea
- Sunbathing on the beach
- Hiking in the dunes
- Going for a walk at sunrise or sunset
- Cycling (you can hire bikes from the bike rental shop)
- Horse riding (on the beach)
- Shopping in the shopping street
- Fishing
- Water sports (pedal boating, sailing etc.)
- Sightseeing
- Wellness and spa offers
Which season is best for a vacation in Prerow?
Weather: temperatures and trend
In Prerow you can expect mild, pleasant temperatures all year round.
The average annual temperature is 9.7 degrees.
The warmest month is July with an average of 20 degrees and the coldest month is January with an average of 3 degrees.
As Prerow is located directly on the Baltic Sea and is ideal for swimming and bathing in the sea as well as relaxing and sunbathing on the beach, a vacation here is more recommended in the summer months between June and September.
The water temperature at this time is up to a pleasant 20 degrees.
- Average annual temperature: 9.7 degrees
- Warmest month: July with an average of 20 degrees
- Coldest month: January with an average of 3 degrees
Weather today / in three days
Here you can already find a weather forecast for today and the coming days:
FAQ: Questions & Answers about Prerow
Which island is Prerow on?
What’s new in Prerow?
And what must you have seen on the Darss?
Here are some of the questions that often arise in connection with Prerow, and the corresponding answers.
Is Prerow beautiful?
Prerow is a lesser-known vacation resort, but it has real character.
Anyone who has been here once will gladly come back a second time.
Here you can not only enjoy the beach and the sea, but also explore the beautiful surroundings on evening walks.
The illuminated houses are particularly striking.
For day trips, Stralsund or Rostock are highly recommended, both of which are around an hour away by car.
So there is something for everyone on a vacation in Prerow.
On which island is Prerow located?
Prerow is a small Baltic seaside resort and belongs to the municipality of Darß in the district of Vorpommern-Rügen.
The larger part of the municipality is located on the Darß, while a smaller part is on the Zingst peninsula.
What’s new in Prerow?
A new harbor is planned for the near future, to be built at the beginning of the Prerow pier.
What must you have seen on the Darss?
Darß has a number of attractions and highlights worth seeing.
Whether you are a nature lover or interested in culture and history – there is something for everyone here.
Some of the highlights are
- Darßer Ort lighthouse
- Darßer Ort core zone
- Künstlerhaus Lukas
- Zeesboats
- CARTOONAIR on the SEA
- New Ahrenshoop House of Art
- Fischlandhaus in Wustrow
Where is the island of Darß?
Darß-Zingst is a peninsula located to the west of Rügen in the Baltic Sea.
It stretches over 40 kilometers and then flows into the Fischerland.
How big is Zingst?
Zingst is 50.34 km² in size.
How big is the Darß peninsula?
The Darß peninsula is around 5,000 hectares in size.
Reading tip: Camping in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – Are you planning to camp by the Baltic Sea in the countryside or would you prefer to go to a lake?
No problem, the federal state offers both the coast and a wide lake landscape with the Mecklenburg Lake District.
Here you’ll find lots of great tips for your trip in the great outdoors with all the trimmings for the Mecklenburg Lake District, Kühlungsborn, Müritz, Rügen, Prerow, Usedom and more:
