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Holidays in Groß Zicker
First mentioned probably in the 12th century in the Knýtlinga Saga as "Tikarey" – perhaps derived from the Slavic "sikor" (titmouse).
The parish widow's house, one of the oldest residential buildings on Rügen, was built in 1719/20, later a school and now a museum.
The small village church with a Romanesque choir (~1350) and nave (~1360) is built in the Gothic brick style; There is a baroque pulpit (1653), stained-glass windows from 1595, a medieval bell, and a wooden candlestick from 1868.
Groß Zicker later belonged to Gager, and in 2018 became a district of the municipality of Mönchgut.
Landscape & Atmosphere
Picturesque fishing village with thatched-roof houses, cottage gardens, sheep pastures, and fragrant herb meadows in the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve.
Directly on Lake Zicker, with a charming natural harbor for fishing boats and pleasure yachts.
Surrounded by the Zicker Mountains, which are up to 65 meters high, with open lawns and extensively grazed.
Typical Cuisine
Freshly smoked fish (e.g., eel, herring) from the Dumrath smokehouse – also available as a snack on site.
Regional dishes made from seasonal ingredients, often typical of the Bodden region, with fish, potatoes, and herbs.
In nearby Gager & Göhren: Cafés and restaurants serving regional cuisine (fish platters, smoked fish, vegetables, rugentaschen, etc.)
Activities & Experiences
Cultural Tour: Museum in the parish widow's house, visit the village church, explore the cemetery and the Jacob's Stone
Pure Nature: Hikes around the Zicker Mountains, sheep meadows, herbaceous avenues, and coastal paths – also good birdwatching areas
Bicycle Tours & Beach: Beautiful, fine-sand Baltic Sea beach near Gager (approximately 1.5 km away), with beach chair rentals, a nudist beach, and a dog beach
Boat & Harbor: Stroll through the natural harbor, with a boat dock, romantic fishing, and fishing opportunities.
Excursions: Small excursion boats depart from the Bodden, for example, to the southern tip of the "Klein Zicker" peninsula. The spa train and the regional bus can also be used free of charge with a spa card.
Peace & Mindfulness: Wellness in the sauna or yoga in the holiday village, walks in the fields, and an audibly real idyll.
Brief profile at a glance
Topic Details
History: Mentioned in the 12th century; church ~1360; rectory widow's house 1719.
Townscape: Thatched-roof houses, farm gardens, lagoon harbor, sheep farm.
Cuisine: Smoked fish, regional dishes with typical lagoon fish and herbs.
Activities: Culture, hiking, cycling, boating, beach & tranquility.
Tips for your visit: Arrive early to enjoy the harbor atmosphere.
Try smoked fish at Dumrath – ideal to take away.
Hike through the Zicker Mountains – magnificent views & tranquility.
Culture buffs: Visit the rectory widow's house museum, if open.
Ideal for nature-based relaxation, far away from mass tourism.
Conclusion: Groß Zicker is a quiet gem – characterized by the Middle Ages, rural and fishing traditions, and tranquil nature. A perfect setting for culture enthusiasts, nature lovers and those seeking relaxation.
The parish widow's house, one of the oldest residential buildings on Rügen, was built in 1719/20, later a school and now a museum.
The small village church with a Romanesque choir (~1350) and nave (~1360) is built in the Gothic brick style; There is a baroque pulpit (1653), stained-glass windows from 1595, a medieval bell, and a wooden candlestick from 1868.
Groß Zicker later belonged to Gager, and in 2018 became a district of the municipality of Mönchgut.
Landscape & Atmosphere
Picturesque fishing village with thatched-roof houses, cottage gardens, sheep pastures, and fragrant herb meadows in the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve.
Directly on Lake Zicker, with a charming natural harbor for fishing boats and pleasure yachts.
Surrounded by the Zicker Mountains, which are up to 65 meters high, with open lawns and extensively grazed.
Typical Cuisine
Freshly smoked fish (e.g., eel, herring) from the Dumrath smokehouse – also available as a snack on site.
Regional dishes made from seasonal ingredients, often typical of the Bodden region, with fish, potatoes, and herbs.
In nearby Gager & Göhren: Cafés and restaurants serving regional cuisine (fish platters, smoked fish, vegetables, rugentaschen, etc.)
Activities & Experiences
Cultural Tour: Museum in the parish widow's house, visit the village church, explore the cemetery and the Jacob's Stone
Pure Nature: Hikes around the Zicker Mountains, sheep meadows, herbaceous avenues, and coastal paths – also good birdwatching areas
Bicycle Tours & Beach: Beautiful, fine-sand Baltic Sea beach near Gager (approximately 1.5 km away), with beach chair rentals, a nudist beach, and a dog beach
Boat & Harbor: Stroll through the natural harbor, with a boat dock, romantic fishing, and fishing opportunities.
Excursions: Small excursion boats depart from the Bodden, for example, to the southern tip of the "Klein Zicker" peninsula. The spa train and the regional bus can also be used free of charge with a spa card.
Peace & Mindfulness: Wellness in the sauna or yoga in the holiday village, walks in the fields, and an audibly real idyll.
Brief profile at a glance
Topic Details
History: Mentioned in the 12th century; church ~1360; rectory widow's house 1719.
Townscape: Thatched-roof houses, farm gardens, lagoon harbor, sheep farm.
Cuisine: Smoked fish, regional dishes with typical lagoon fish and herbs.
Activities: Culture, hiking, cycling, boating, beach & tranquility.
Tips for your visit: Arrive early to enjoy the harbor atmosphere.
Try smoked fish at Dumrath – ideal to take away.
Hike through the Zicker Mountains – magnificent views & tranquility.
Culture buffs: Visit the rectory widow's house museum, if open.
Ideal for nature-based relaxation, far away from mass tourism.
Conclusion: Groß Zicker is a quiet gem – characterized by the Middle Ages, rural and fishing traditions, and tranquil nature. A perfect setting for culture enthusiasts, nature lovers and those seeking relaxation.
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