Villas in Gollwitz (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz suits walkers and quiet beach stays on the island of Poel, a small village with a lighthouse and a steep stretch of coast. Homes are mostly small and nearly all have a garden. The island's harbours are at Kirchdorf and Timmendorf, not in Gollwitz.
- Villas
- 13
- From, per week
- £799
About Gollwitz (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz is one of the smaller villages on Poel, an island of 36 square kilometres in Wismar Bay, most of it farmland. The homes sit together in the village, and nearly all have a garden. A lighthouse stands here, and the coast along the beach between Neuhof and Gollwitz is steep. Poel has white sand beaches, hiking routes and bird-protection areas. The island's administration, harbour and local history museum are in Kirchdorf, where the church dates from between about 1210 and 1350.
Is Gollwitz (Insel Poel) right for you?
- Best for
- Quiet beach stays, hiking routes and bird watching near Wismar
- Not for you if
- You want a lively resort or a train at the door, since the nearest railway station is in Wismar.
Near Gollwitz (Insel Poel)
Kirchdorf
The main village on Poel, with a harbour, local history museum and a medieval church. Day-trip boats to Wismar run from early April to mid-October.
Timmendorf
A village on the island's coast with its own lighthouse and a harbour.
Wismar
The town at the southeastern tip of Wismar Bay, with the nearest railway station to the island.
Getting to Gollwitz (Insel Poel)
A car is the practical way. Poel has been joined to the mainland by a causeway since 1927, and road L 121 runs to Wismar, which has the nearest railway station. By road, Hamburg Airport to the island of Poel as a whole takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Villas in Gollwitz (Insel Poel)
4-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Gollwitz (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
5
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£114
per night
2-star property
Gollwitzer Park (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
2
1
0
GardenParkingFridge+4 more
3-star property
Gollwitzer Park (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
2
1
0
GardenParkingFridge+4 more
3-star property
Gollwitzer Park (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
2
1
0
GardenParkingFridge+4 more
3-star property
Gollwitzer Park (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
4
1
0
DishwasherGardenParking+6 more
3-star property
Gollwitzer Park (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
4
1
0
GardenParkingTerrace+5 more
4-star property
7-Bedroom Home, Gollwitz (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
14
7
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£271
per night
3-star property
Gollwitzer Park (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
4
1
0
GardenParkingFridge+5 more
3-star property
Gollwitzer Park (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
2
1
0
GardenParkingFridge+4 more
3-star property
Gollwitzer Park (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
4
1
0
DishwasherGardenParking+6 more
3-star property
Gollwitzer Park (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
4
2
0
DishwasherGardenParking+6 more
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Gollwitz (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingWashing Machine+4 more
3-star property
Gollwitzer Park (Insel Poel)
Gollwitz (Insel Poel), Baltic Sea, Germany
4
2
0
GardenParkingFridge+5 more
Gollwitz (Insel Poel) villa holidays: questions answered
Is Gollwitz on Poel good for a beach stay?
Yes, if you want it quiet. Poel has white sand beaches, and the coast between Neuhof and Gollwitz is steep. Away from the shore, most of the island is farmland.
How do I reach Gollwitz from Wismar without a car?
Wismar has the nearest railway station, and bus lines 230 and 430 serve the island, with 430 running on Poel itself. Check timetables for the last stretch to the village.
Can I take a boat from Gollwitz or Poel to Wismar?
Yes, in season. Day-trip boats run from Kirchdorf to Wismar from April to mid-October. They leave from Kirchdorf rather than Gollwitz.
Is there a lighthouse in Gollwitz?
Yes, Gollwitz has a lighthouse. Timmendorf, elsewhere on the island, has another beside its harbour.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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