Richtenberg (German: [ˈʁɪçtn̩ˌbɛʁk] ⓘ) is a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.

Richtenberg was first mentioned in the founding document of the Neuenkamp monastery (today Franzburg) dated 8 November 1231.

It is the oldest documented place in the region.

In the foundation deed of the ruling Prince Wizlaw I, the monastery was awarded a patronage over the Richtenberg church as well as a local salt source.

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