Definition
Groß Kiesow station is a railway facility located in the municipality of Groß Kiesow, within the Vorpommern‑Greifswald district of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, Germany. It serves passenger trains on the Angermünde–Stralsund railway line.
Overview
The station is situated on a north‑south axis that connects the Baltic Sea port of Stralsund with Berlin. It is part of the German national railway network managed by Deutsche Bahn (DB). Passenger services are primarily provided by DB Regio Nordost, operating regional trains that link Groß Kiesow with nearby towns such as Greifswald, Angermünde, and the state capital, Schwerin. The station functions as a local transport hub for the surrounding rural community, facilitating commuter and regional travel.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Groß Kiesow” combines the German adjective Groß (“large” or “great”) with the place‑name Kiesow, which is of Slavic origin common in the region of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern. The suffix “‑ow” typically denotes a settlement and may derive from an Old Polabian word meaning “village” or “settlement”. The term “station” denotes the railway stop’s function.
Characteristics
- Location: Bahnhofstraße, 17495 Groß Kiesow, Germany.
- Rail line: Angermünde–Stralsund railway (line 2, DB Netz).
- Ownership & operation: Owned by DB Netz; station services are managed by DB Station&Service.
- Infrastructure: The facility comprises two tracks with two side platforms (one for each direction). The platforms are equipped with shelters, passenger information displays, and step‑free access.
- Facilities: The original station building, a modest 19th‑century structure, is currently unstaffed and houses automated ticket machines. Bicycle parking and a limited car park are available.
- Opening date: The station was inaugurated along with the opening of the Angermünde–Stralsund line in the early 1860s; precise opening year is not definitively documented, but the line entered service in 1863.
- Service pattern: Regular Regional‑Express (RE 3) and Regional‑Bahn (RB 61) services stop at Groß Kiesow, providing roughly hourly connections during peak periods and reduced frequency in off‑peak hours.
Related Topics
- Angermünde–Stralsund railway: The main line on which the station lies, historically significant for connecting the Prussian capital with the Baltic coast.
- Deutsche Bahn: The German national railway company responsible for infrastructure and passenger services.
- Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern railway network: Overview of rail transport within the federal state.
- Groß Kiesow: The municipality served by the station, noted for its agricultural landscape and proximity to the Baltic Sea.
- Regional‑Express RE 3: One of the primary train services that serve the station, linking Stralsund, Rostock, and Berlin.