Open Monument Day Stralsund
Edition 2026 Heritage History Folklore

Open Monument Day Stralsund

Nationwide day of action for historic buildings

Stralsund — Landkreis Vorpommern-Rügen (13073)
Dates 13 Sep — 13 Sep 2026
Venue Stralsund (13073)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Open Monument Day

On the Open Monument Day, the Hanseatic city of Stralsund opens historic sites that are otherwise not or only partially accessible. The nationwide day of action invites visitors to discover architectural monuments and their history up close. The offer is particularly rich in the UNESCO World Heritage old town with its dense Brick Gothic architecture. Guided tours, lectures, and special openings make architecture, craftsmanship, and city history accessible to everyone – a rewarding day for history and architecture enthusiasts.

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Monuments to touch

The Open Monument Day is a nationwide day of action that takes place every year in September. On this day, historic buildings open their doors in many places, which usually remain locked. In the Hanseatic city of Stralsund with its unique brick old town, this is a special experience.

World Heritage City Stralsund

The old town of Stralsund has been a UNESCO World Heritage site together with Wismar since 2002. Its dense development of churches, burgher houses, granaries, and the famous town hall makes the city an open-air museum of North German Brick Gothic. On the Open Monument Day, this heritage can be explored up close.

  • Special openings of historic sites
  • Guided tours of architectural monuments
  • Lectures on architecture, craftsmanship, and city history
  • Insights into normally closed-off places

Changing focal points

Each Open Monument Day is dedicated to a nationwide motto that thematically bundles the programs. In Stralsund, these themes often combine with the rich local history of the Hanseatic city.

Stralsund in the Vorpommern-Rügen district

The Hanseatic city of Stralsund is the district town in the Vorpommern-Rügen district. The Open Monument Day is an invitation to discover the World Heritage old town with a special focus and expert guidance.

Open Monument Day — edition 2026

The Open Monument Day will take place on September 13, 2026. The nationwide motto is 'Networks: Monuments & Infrastructure'. In Stralsund, the day focuses on the 200th birthday of city architect Ernst von Haselberg, who shaped the modern infrastructure of the Hanseatic city.

On September 13, 2026, the Hanseatic city of Stralsund will participate in the nationwide Open Monument Day. The motto for 2026 is 'Networks: Monuments & Infrastructure'. Stralsund sets a special focus: the day commemorates the 200th birthday of city architect Ernst von Haselberg, who shaped the Hanseatic city with modern sewage systems, water supply, and a hospital. Historic sites will open their doors to visitors; owners could register their participation by May 31, 2026.

Programme Open Monument Day 2026

Focus 2026

  • National motto 'Networks: Monuments & Infrastructure'
  • 200th birthday of city architect Ernst von Haselberg
  • Special openings of historic sites
  • Guided tours and lectures

Highlights Open Monument Day 2026

  • Motto focusing on monuments and infrastructure
  • Commemoration of Ernst von Haselberg
  • Insights into normally closed buildings

Prices Open Monument Day 2026

Participation is usually free of charge.

Practical information — Open Monument Day

Getting there

Stralsund is accessible by train (main station) and via the A20 motorway. The sites are located in the old town.

Admission

Participation in the special openings is usually free of charge.

Tip

The program is published by the Hanseatic city of Stralsund shortly before the date.

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Where it takes place Open Monument Day

Historische Stätten der Stralsunder Altstadt

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Open Monument Day at a glance

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History of Open Monument Day