Free ferry trips for students: Discover Zingst by bike!

Free ferry trips for students: Discover Zingst by bike!

in the Bodden region, especially in idyllic Barth, summer finally gets going! The couple Ines and Werner Steffen from Wangerland/East Frisia enjoys his penultimate day of vacation and decided on an exciting bike tour to the Western beach. Fortunately, the MS “Stadt Barth” ferry is ready to shorten the path over the water. With somewhat fresh temperatures, only a few passengers are on board, but this does not detract from the mood. Captain Andreas Poschke informs the guests about the interesting special features along the driving route, while the Steffens enjoy on the upper deck while others are in the cozy salon.

The ferry regularly runs between Barth and Zingst and has some timetables that also take into account the needs of tourists. According to information from the shipping company Poschke there is a lot of business during the main traffic. During the main times, daily departures are planned at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Especially after Zingst, many bike tourists who look forward to their adventures are crowded because the parking spaces on the ferry are quickly occupied.

free of charge to the ferry for students

A remarkable aspect of ferry traffic is the free offer for Barther Schüler. The aim of this initiative is to protect the kids from the dangers of road traffic and at the same time sensitize them to nature, reports the Ostsee-Zeitung . This measure is very popular and is supported by special group discounts for school classes or groups of children.

e-bikes in the upswing

Another trend that affects the ferry journeys are the e-bikes. These vehicles are increasingly gaining popularity and allow passengers to drive their own course, regardless of the wind direction. This made sure that the parking spaces on the ferry's aft deck are no longer fully booked as quickly as it was a few years ago. The Steffen couple themselves used their e-bike for the tour. This development is quite positive for the shipping company, which currently also trains two apprentices as an inland nangle.

The Poschke shipping company, which is on the road in Barth and Zingst, employs a total of 27 people and uses six ships between Prerow and Stralsund for ferry traffic. The cleanliness and efficiency of the ships are a trademark that is very popular with the passengers.

So if you are looking for a relaxed journey to the beach or want to enjoy the landscape from the water, you have made an excellent choice with the ferry from Barth to Zingst. Perfect for a day trip or as part of a longer vacation - everyone is offered an exciting experience here!