Buschvitz between the Bodden and the “Diver’s Helmet”
Accommodation in Buschvitz
Buschvitz is located on the Kleiner Jasmunder Bodden, in front of the Pulitz peninsula. When choosing a destination, this brings together a connection to the Bodden and nature attractions on the nearby peninsula. If you would like to include scenery, hiking or a distinctive building in your travel plans, Buschvitz offers specific points of interest.
Bronzezeitliches Hügelgräberfeld Buschvitz 2020-07-23 a
Photo: Botaurus stellaris via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Bodden scenery and views
The terrain is gently rolling. On the way from Buschvitz to Stedar, the view extends as far as Lietzow. This brings together two distinct impressions: the shape of the terrain and a far-reaching view along the route to a named place. This distinction can help with orientation: the rolling hills describe the character of the landscape, while the view specifically relates to the route to Stedar.
Nature near Pulitz
Near Buschvitz, areas of silting and wet woodland provide a habitat for breeding cranes. The nearby Pulitz peninsula is of great ornithological importance as a breeding area for birds of prey such as the goshawk, marsh harrier and white-tailed eagle. These are two distinct natural attractions: crane habitats near Buschvitz and birds of prey breeding grounds on Pulitz. The peninsula was designated a bird sanctuary on June 28, 1937. The marked hiking trails on nearby Pulitz are accessible from mid-July to mid-January. If you plan to hike there, check trail conditions before setting out and keep this time period in mind.
Hiking along the Great and Small Bodden
Buschvitz is a suitable starting point for hikes along the Bodden Panorama Trail, beside either the Großer or Kleiner Bodden. The Bodden Panorama Trail has been certified as a quality trail by the German Hiking Association and runs around the Großer and Kleiner Jasmunder Bodden. Nearby, it follows marked trails across meadows and through forests. This offers two specific options for choosing a route: a hike along the Großer or Kleiner Bodden, on a trail that circles both bodies of water. This links a starting point in Buschvitz with the choice of which Bodden to visit. Check trail conditions before setting out.
Architecture and local history
A distinctive building in the village is the bus shelter, created by Ulrich Müther in 1974. It is a shell structure clad in shotcrete; locals call it the “Diver’s Helmet.” Its side openings resemble portholes, making the origin of the name easy to understand. In a shell structure, the shell is the defining construction element; the shelter also features a shotcrete cladding. Buschvitz is also a former fishing village. This description reflects its earlier settlement history; the bus shelter adds an architectural detail dating from 1974. For travelers interested in local history or architecture, Buschvitz combines scenic experiences with a local example of architecture.
Cultural highlights in Vorpommern-Rügen
The wider destination of Vorpommern-Rügen also offers another perspective for planning a trip: the district has an estimated 60 or so museums. The old town of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar.” Cultural highlights thus range from the bus shelter in Buschvitz to attractions across the district.
Discover more destinations: Patzig, Garz/Rügen, Ralswiek, Poseritz, Parchtitz, Gustow, Lietzow, Sehlen
For the wider travel overview: Amt Bergen auf Rügen.
