Barther Oie

The uninhabited island of Barther Oie belongs to the German federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and lies in the lagoon of Barther Bodden, between the town of Barth and the Baltic seaside resort of Zingst.

Barther Oie
Aerial photograph of Barther Oie
Location of the island of Barther Oie
Geography
LocationBarther Bodden
Coordinates54°24′31″N 12°43′40″E
Length0.850 km (0.5282 mi)
Width0.800 km (0.4971 mi)
Highest elevation1 m (3 ft)
Administration
Germany
Demographics
Population0

The Baltic Sea island has an area of about 850 × 800 metres and rises, like its sister island of Kirr, only one metre above sea level. Today the island is a nature reserve in the West Pomeranian Lagoon Area National Park.

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