Entering off the beaten path is forbidden.
Das Verlassen von Wegen ist verboten, mit Ausnahme der Strände, sofern nicht vor Ort durch besondere Kennzeichnung eingeschränkt.
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Summary
Vilm Island is a historic nature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It protects unique coastal landscapes, natural forest development, and vital habitats for numerous bird species within the Greifswalder Bodden, ensuring undisturbed ecosystems.
Description
Vilm Island, situated within the Greifswalder Bodden, is a significant nature reserve and one of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's oldest protected areas, established in 1936. It safeguards the island's unique coastal ecosystems and surrounding shallow waters. This area is crucial for the undisturbed development of natural forests, serving as a dedicated natural forest reserve for scientific study. As a core zone of the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve, Vilm contributes to a broader conservation effort. It is also designated as part of the Küstenlandschaft Südostrügen Habitats Directive (FFH) area and the Greifswalder Bodden and southern Strelasund Birds Directive (SPA) area. These designations highlight its importance for a diverse range of habitat types and numerous bird species, providing essential breeding, resting, and feeding grounds. The island also hosts the International Academy for Nature Conservation, underscoring its role in environmental education and research.
General information
| Location | Germany - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Vorpommern-Rügen |
| Area | 1.70km² |
| Year of foundation | 1936 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | e6d6b698-a400-4de9-9b53-c953d5e76131 |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen
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| Website | https://www.biosphaerenreservat-suedostruegen.de |
| Address |
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Circus 1
18581 Putbus Germany |
| Name and division |
Landesamt für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Geologie Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
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| Website | https://www.lung.mv-regierung.de/ |
| Address |
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Goldberger Straße 12b
18273 Güstrow Germany |
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Rules
Entry behavior
Cycling activities
Cycling is only allowed on designated paths.
Gilt nur auf dafür ausgewiesenen Wegen und Straßen, nicht auf markierten Wanderwegen.
Horse riding activities
Horse riding is only allowed on designated paths.
Horse-drawn vehicles (carriages) are only allowed on designated paths.
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are only allowed on designated paths.
Gilt nur auf Fahrbahnen öffentlich gewidmeter Straßen und Wege sowie beschilderten Park- und Rastplätzen.
Water activities
Non-motorized watercraft are only allowed in designated areas.
permitted in marked navigation channels and on Lakes Having, Kaming, and Zicker with sailboats, paddleboats, and rowboats, provided a minimum distance of 100 meters from the shore is maintained in each case
Water sports with swimming aids are forbidden.
Stay activities
Camping is forbidden.
Camping and bivouacking is forbidden.
Camping with vehicles and trailers is forbidden.
Air activities
Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden.
Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.
General behavior
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Feeding animals is forbidden.
Photography and filming is forbidden.
Das mutwillige Beunruhigen von Tieren ist verboten.
Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.
Verboten außerhalb von Gebäuden oder Fahrzeugen.