Poel Island
Poel or Poel Island, is an island in the Baltic Sea. It forms the natural northern and eastern boundaries of the Bay of Wismar on the German coast. The northern coast of the island is also on the south side of the large gulf known as the Bay of Mecklenburg, which Wismar Bay enters into.- Island
- …has about 2,490 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 30 metres (90 feet)
- …is also known as “Poel”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Village church Kirchdorf and Leuchtturm Timmendorf.
Leuchtturm Timmendorf
Leuchtturm Timmendorf is a lighthouse, which is situated 3½ km west of Poel Island.
Fauler See - Rustwerder/Poel
Fauler See - Rustwerder/Poel is a nature reserve, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Poel Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kirchdorf and Timmendorf.
Timmendorf
Timmendorf is part of the municipality of Insel Poel… Timmendorf is situated 2½ km west of Poel Island.
Krusenhagen
Village
Krusenhagen is a municipality in the… Krusenhagen is situated 8 km southeast of Poel Island.
Poel Island
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Latitude
53.99528° or 53° 59′ 43″ north
Longitude
11.43129° or 11° 25′ 53″ east
Open location code
9F5HXCWJ+4G
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In Other Languages
“Poel Island” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Oertzenhof and Seedorf.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Behrboom and Kickel-Berg.
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