Wieck Coastal Mecklenburg – Western Pomerania

The photogenic centre of this fishing village is a Dutch-style wooden drawbridge. The small harbour is often alive with fishing boats landing – and selling – their catch. There's a good hike through a large park to the ruins of the 12th-century Eldena Abbey and the beach. It's an easy 5km bike ride east of Greifswald's Markt.