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National parks near Groß Kiesow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Groß Kiesow sits inside the Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald for the full write-up.

Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park is the closest national park to Groß Kiesow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — 59.4 km (36.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 16 min behind the wheel.

Western Pomerania Lagoon Area, Jasmund, Müritz, and Lower Oder Valley make a full day trip — leave early. Harz, Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea, Hamburg Wadden Sea, Saxon Switzerland, and Lower Saxony Wadden Sea are better with a night booked nearby.

Groß Kiesow has a population of about 1,585.

National parks near Groß Kiesow

Parks ranked by distance from Groß Kiesow
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park59.4 km (36.9 mi)1 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Jasmund National Park60.8 km (37.8 mi)1 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Müritz National Park79.7 km (49.5 mi)1 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Lower Oder Valley National Park120 km (74.6 mi)2 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Harz National Park314 km (195 mi)5 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park315 km (196 mi)5 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park336 km (209 mi)5 hr 23 minBest as a weekend
Saxon Switzerland National Park347 km (216 mi)5 hr 34 minBest as a weekend
Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park371 km (230 mi)5 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Hainich National Park385 km (239 mi)6 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park is generally best June through September, with May and early October as the quieter shoulder either side.

Late autumn through early spring is cold and wet, with limited hut service and short daylight.

Mountain weather turns quickly and marked routes can stay snow-covered well into June.

Month-by-month detail for Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Groß Kiesow are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Groß Kiesow
PairApartEstimated drive
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area → Jasmund54.3 km (33.7 mi)1 hr 10 min
Müritz → Lower Oder Valley104 km (64.7 mi)1 hr 59 min
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area → Müritz111 km (69.1 mi)2 hr 5 min
Jasmund → Müritz138 km (85.8 mi)2 hr 29 min

Planning a trip from Groß Kiesow

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Groß Kiesow?

Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park. It is about 59.4 km (36.9 mi) from Groß Kiesow, roughly 1 hr 16 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Groß Kiesow?

Yes — Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park, Jasmund National Park, Müritz National Park, and Lower Oder Valley National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Groß Kiesow?

10 parks are within reach of Groß Kiesow, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Groß Kiesow?

For Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.