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Darßer Ort Lighthouse
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Park geography
Detailed analysis of park boundaries, elevation ranges, and coastal landscape characteristics.
Structured Geographic Profile of Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
The geography profile of Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park provides data on its 805 square kilometer expanse within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This dataset includes boundary dimensions, elevation metrics ranging from 0 to 20 meters, and a comprehensive inventory of terrain features such as bays, reefs, and coastal ridges.
Germany's third-largest national park protecting Baltic Sea lagoons, shallow coastal waters, and critical migratory bird habitats
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park is Germany's third-largest national park and the largest in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, spanning approximately 805 square kilometers along the Baltic Sea coast in northeastern Germany. The park encompasses a complex coastal landscape of peninsulas, islands, and shallow lagoon systems known as "bodden" waters, creating a distinctive marine and terrestrial protected area. The park's territory includes the Darß peninsula, the western coast of Rügen, the islands of Hiddensee and Ummanz, numerous smaller islets, and the connecting lagoon waters of the Darss-Zingst Bodden Chain and West Rügen Bodden. The protected area is characterized by extremely shallow coastal waters, with the marine boundary following the ten-meter depth contour. This unique hydrological setting supports a rich diversity of brackish water habitats where the differing salinity levels of the Baltic Sea and the lagoons create exceptional ecological complexity. The park protects one of the most important migratory bird rest stops in Western Europe, where tens of thousands of cranes and geese gather during their autumn migration. The landscape also features pine and beech forests covering much of the land areas, while coastal bogs and wetlands occupy treeless zones.
- Location
- Germany
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1990
- Area
- 805 km²
Location overview
Coastal, Island, and Marine Geography within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Geographic Overview of Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
Located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park protects key regional waters. The protected area is officially classified as a coastal, island, and marine park.
- Countries
- Germany
- Regions
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Primary location
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Island · Marine
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and derived spatial measurements across 805 square kilometers
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped park outlines provide clear spatial context for reviewing territorial limits and geographic extents. Accompanying boundary facts detail area calculations, coordinate spans, and center points without asserting legal survey precision.
- Boundary area
- 782.5 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 323.3 km
- Northernmost point
- 54.6099° N
- Southernmost point
- 54.3347° N
- Easternmost point
- 13.2694° E
- Westernmost point
- 12.4267° E
- Geographic centre
- 54.4731° N, 12.8857° E
- North–south span
- 30.6 km
- East–west span
- 54.6 km
Elevation and terrain
Lowland relief spans and recorded natural physical features
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park Terrain and Elevation Range
Recorded elevation summaries outline lowland terrain profiles ranging from zero to twenty meters across the protected area. Linked feature cards display names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships for recorded local geography.
- Minimum elevation
- 0 m
- Maximum elevation
- 20 m
Selected named natural features
Islands
Gänsewerder
Peaks
Fliederberg
Viewpoints
Seezeichenschneise
Peaks
Hexenberg
Streams
Sehrower Bach
Environmental setting
Temperate lowland terrain featuring dominant coastal water and partial forest cover
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting
Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide complementary ways to read the physical setting of Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park. Stored classifications connect directly to relevant atlas destinations for structured geographic review.
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Water-dominated
- Forest cover
- Partial forest
Landscape features
Coast · Lakes · Wetland · Bog · Forest · Woodland · Beach · Cliffs · Islands
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Riverine habitat · Coastal habitat · Wetland
Park atlas
Map the diverse coastal and lagoon protected areas, comparing their unique geography within the broader Baltic Sea region.
Continue Your Park Discovery: Explore National Parks and Protected Areas Near Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
After exploring Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park, discover other national parks and protected areas along Germany's Baltic Sea coast, encompassing diverse coastal landscapes, island ecosystems, and vital bird migration sites. Use these park comparisons to understand shared brackish water habitats, unique wind-driven systems, and broader regional protected area geography.
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- Area
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- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 300K annual
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- Established
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- Relief
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- Climate
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- Area
- 2.174 km²
- Established
- 1995
- Relief
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- Climate
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- Area
- 632 km²
- Established
- 1999
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
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- Area
- 11.4 km²
- Established
- 1957
- Water
- Major water bodies
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- Area
- 2,430.59 km²
- Established
- 2009
- Relief
- Lowland
- Scope
- Marine
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- Area
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- Established
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- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
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Northwest
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A shallow fjord system on the southwestern coast of Zealand
Dybsø Fjord represents a primary protected landscape in Denmark, featuring a broad and exceptionally shallow lagoon environment. By tracing its boundaries and surrounding peninsulas, users can analyze a critical wetland habitat that supports international bird protection networks and reflects the unique coastal scenery of the Baltic region.
- Area
- 17 km²
- Established
- 1940
- Relief
- Lowland
- Scope
- Mixed
MoriAtlas Explorer
Continue Exploring the Geography of Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
Deepen your understanding of Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park by continuing your exploration on MoriAtlas. Investigate its precise mapped boundaries, its contribution to the regional geography of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and the unique characteristics of its protected coastal landscape. Discover how this national park fits into the broader context of protected areas and natural landscapes, offering a structured gateway to geographic discovery.
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