Greifswald is situated close to some beautiful stretches of water and between the islands of Rugen and Usedom in the state of Meckenburg-Vorpommern; as such, it is ideal for exploring on foot and also has a lot of options for sailing and other watersports. It is accessible from the AS Junction and is close to both Berlin and Hamburg. As it is a university town, it offers a lot of cultural and creative options which are sure to inspire any visitor.

The birthplace of renowned Romantic painter Casper David Freidrich, Greifswald shows many of his paintings at the Pomerania State Museum. Additionally ,there is the Caspar David Friedrich Way, which is an eighteen-kilometre long walk which is ideal for visitors. The city festivals are many and varied, and include literary talks, concerts, folk festivals and markets. These include the Bach festival, which is one of the most renowned in Germany.