'''Peenemunde''' is on the island Usedom in the state Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in Germany.
Understand
Peenemunde is the birthplace of rocketry. The infamous V1 and V2-rockets were developed, tested and launched from here during WWII and the site was bombed by the allied forces. Today there is not so much left of the manufacturies, but the power plant, some rockets and a bunker is left for the visitors. After the war Peenemunde was used as a East German military base, hence there is also a lot of East German military equipment on show.
Get in
You can get in by car. There are also smaller ferries from Rugen in the summer.
Get around
See
Visit the historical-technical information center Peenemuende [http://www.peenemuende.de/index.php?id=40&L=1], an interesting museum of the development of the V2-rocket. Make a round trip by bus to the former launch sites of the V1, going over the airport with its shelters. The ticket costs 6? for adults and 4? for children.
It is not legally possible to get to the former launch pad of the V2-rockets, the test stand VII. The visit of the ruin of the oxygen plant may be illegal.
There are also two former Soviet military vessels open for visitors in the harbor; the submarine U 461 and the ship 1241 A.
Do
Buy
Books of the history of Peenemunde and rocket science, e.g. at the gift shop of the historical-technical information center Peenemuende. There are also model rockets available.
Eat
There is a restaurant in the power plant, and in the harbour you will find many smaller kiosks selling hot dogs, ice creams and other refreshments.
Drink
Sleep
Get out