Island of Rügen

The Baltic Sea Paradise with the Famous Chalk Cliffs

Rügen, the largest island in Germany, impresses with its fine sandy beaches, sophisticated seaside resorts and imposing chalk cliffs.

A couple walks along the foot of the famous chalk cliffs on the island of Rügen, while the sunset lights up the sky in soft colors.

Noble spas and still modest fishing villages, cliffs of snow-white chalk and beaches of fine sand, dead-straight avenues and wild sea buckthorn hedges - today, Rügen is probably one of the most popular vacation destinations in Germany, mainly because of its diversity and uniqueness. Hikers and families, wellness vacationers and water sports enthusiasts all feel equally at home here.

The well-developed network of hiking and biking trails on Rügen leads past stone-aged megalithic tombs and hundred-year-old lighthouses, through ghostly beech forests and along sparkling lakes. Here, nature lovers can explore the largely untouched and pristine landscape, while water sports enthusiasts will find excellent conditions for sailing , surfing or diving. Rügen is famous for its stately beach villas, sweeping shell buildings and venerable piers . They are reminiscent of the time when Germany's largest island became a sophisticated seaside paradise.

The Most Beautiful Resorts on the Island of Rügen

Sellin - Summer Resort for the Eyes

When strolling through Sellin's Wilhelmstraße, the feeling of summer freshness flows through the guests, triggered by the healthy Baltic Sea air and the sight of the neat houses with their oriels, turrets and decorated verandas. The listed spa architecture gives the town its glamorous appearance - most famous of all is the imposing Sellin pier. Albert Einstein also enjoyed the local summer breeze while staying in the house "Johanneshorst" in July 1915. It is said that he succeeded in proving his theory of relativity only after his stay in Sellin.

Binz - Future Meets Past

In the island's largest seaside resort, magnificent villas peacefully coexist with the sculptural shell concrete buildings of the visionary Binz country architect Ulrich Müther. In addition to seaside vacationers, those interested in architecture are drawn to the seaside resort, which is characterized by history and modernity. Among other things, Müther's iconic rescue tower, reminiscent of a UFO, and the listed villa "Undine" can be admired here.

Sassnitz - Seaside Resort of the World

As Theodor Fontane once emphasized: "To travel to Rügen is to travel to Sassnitz"! Besides him, other prominent personalities also spent their summers in Sassnitz - among them Johannes Brahms and the Empress Auguste Viktoria. Even today, guests come to the state-recognized resort for swimming and hiking. Sassnitz is known for its wide sandy beaches as well as the centuries-old beech forests and chalk cliffs in the Jasmund National Park.

Baabe - Small and Fine

In addition to the 1.5-kilometer-long Baltic Sea beach, you can still find several thatched-roof houses here: a reminiscence of the origins as a fishing village with its small-scale development. Nevertheless, one building stands out: the former restaurant and disco "Inselparadies" - another creation of Ulrich Müther. As the first place at the Baltic Sea and in whole Germany the Baltic resort Baabe was distinguished in 2008 as "allergy-friendly municipality" and offers over 200 beds and/or accommodations certified as allergy-friendly.

Putbus - Circus and Theater

Culture and recreation meet in Putbus: While Prince Wilhelm Malte created a unique ensemble of architecture, art and landscape in Putbus, the oldest seaside resort of Rügen was opened in the district of Lauterbach. As the "City of Roses", botany enthusiasts and nature lovers have enjoyed the pleasantly fragrant rose bushes in front of the houses of the residential town since the reign of Prince Wilhelm Malte.

Contact Person on Site:

  • Tourismusverband Rügen e. V.
    www.ruegen.de
    Phone: +49 3838 807780

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The Best Activities on the Island of Rügen

Beach Vacation

If you are looking for a beach vacation , Rügen is the perfect choice. About 60 kilometers of finest sandy beach invite you to stroll, swim or just relax. Among them are also some insider tips of almost deserted stretches of coastline, where you can enjoy the view of the Baltic Sea in peace and quiet.

Hiking & Cycling

With the peninsulas Jasmund, Mönchgut and Wittow, Rügen offers numerous hiking and biking opportunities in the midst of nature. Often passing imposing chalk rock formations or through dense beech forests, cyclists and hikers can explore Rügen's unspoiled nature.

Boat Trips

Nowhere can Rügen be viewed better than from the deck of a boat. A boat tour takes you leisurely along Rügen's 600-kilometer coastline, or a day trip across the Baltic Sea takes you directly to the famous chalk cliffs. Rügen's eight shipping companies connect the island's Baltic Sea resorts with each other via scheduled services - so if you want to see as much of Rügen as possible, you shouldn't miss out on a boat trip.

Golf Vacation

Among golfers , Rügen is a real insider tip. If you want to combine your favorite sport with your vacation, the numerous golf courses on Rügen offer enough playing space and varied courses. The golf course in the Baltic resort of Binz, for example, measures 700,000 square meters - a paradise for golf vacationers!

On a Nostalgic Trip with the "Rasender Roland

You can travel comfortably from Goehren via Baabe and Sellin to Binz on the "Rasender Roland", the steam locomotive-powered Rügen baths railroad. Since the 19th century, the historic narrow-gauge railroad has connected the Baltic seaside resorts and takes travelers on a nostalgic ride - a very special event for young and old.

The Most Popular Destinations on Rügen

 

Jasmund National Park with Königsstuhl

The play of colors of the rugged cliffs with the snow-white chalk cliffs, the green beech forests and the blue Baltic Sea is impressive. The scenery in the Jasmund National Park, some of which is more than 60 million years old, is particularly captivating for nature lovers. Along the hiking trails you can explore a rich variety of flora and fauna.

Granitz Hunting Lodge

For those interested in culture and history, the Granitz hunting odge is an excursion destination not to be missed. Located in the municipality of Binz in the middle of the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve, you can still feel the imposing nature of the former hunting lodge of Prince Wilhelm Malte I. The eye-catcher is the floating spiral staircase in the central tower of the castle.

Cape Arkona & Fishing Village Vitt

As one of the northernmost places on Rügen, Cape Arkona is known for its three towers - the Schinkel Tower, the Beacon and the Sounding Tower. With its 45-meter-high cliff, the cape rises imposingly from the Baltic Sea. During a hiking tour to Cape Arkona, it is also worthwhile to pay a visit to the listed fishing village of Vitt.

Putbus Castle Park

Although the former Putbus Castle no longer stands, a visit to the castle park is still worthwhile for nature lovers and families. Count Moritz Ulrich von Putbus had numerous non-native plants planted here around 300 years ago - including a giant sequoia and a rare tree that bears two different types of leaves. Also of interest to children is the doll exhibition in the old monkey house, where over 200 dolls from 200 years of doll history can be marveled at.

Accommodation

on the island of Rügen

  1. © Nils Thorsten Volk

    Villa Rudenblick

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  2. Rugard Strandhotel

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  3. © Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Binz GmbH

    Suite Hotel Binz

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  4. Aquamaris beach residence Rügen

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  5. The AKZENT Waldhotel Göhren on the Island of Rügen directly on the beach, © AKZENT Waldhotel Göhren GmbH

    Akzent Waldhotel Göhren

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  6. © Maike Budwig

    Vacation apartment MeerOstseeZeit

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  7. Parkhotel Rügen

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  8. © DJH MV / Danny Gohlke

    Jugendherberge Prora mit Zeltplatz

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  9. © nymphe strandhotel & apartments GmbH & Co. KG

    nymph beach hotel & apartments

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  10. © Grabowski/luftbildruegen.de

    DJH Youth Hostel Binz

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  11. © Hiddenseezimmer

    Dune House Hiddensee

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  12. © Florian Melzer/im-jaich

    im-jaich Wasserferienwelt - vacation resort on the water

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  13. © Celina Häfker

    Park Hotel Sellin

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  14. Exterior view, © Waldhotel Göhren GmbH

    Spa and Wellness Hotel Mönchgut

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  15. © Ponyhof Rügen

    Pony farm Rügen

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    House Dune31

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  17. © Florian Melzer/im-jaich

    im-jaich natural oasis Gustow

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  18. Hotel Atrium by the sea

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  19. © TMV/Tiemann

    Hotel Four Seasons Binz

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  20. © TMV

    Rügen vacation homes on the high shore

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  21. © TMV/A. Wilken

    Restaurant and guesthouse "Zur Schaabe"

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  22. © Lieblingsplatz Hotels mbH

    Country Hotel Bohlendorf Manor

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  23. © TMV/Raff

    Farmer Long

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  24. Welcome to the Banzelvitzer Berge campsite!, © Campingplatz & Ferienhausanlage Banzelvitz

    Banzelvitzer Berge campsite and vacation home complex

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  25. © Burwitz & Pocha GbR

    "Prince Jaromar" Hotel Resort & Spa

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  26. © Gut Zicker

    Manor house Zicker

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  27. Krimvitz manor house

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  28. © Kastanienhof

    The Chestnut Farm Pension & Apartments

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  29. © Gutshaus Strobel

    Strobel Manor

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  30. Kate Manor Streu

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  31. © Strandhotel Baabe

    Beach Hotel Baabe

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  32. © Kathrin Koschwitz

    Vacation apartment Albert-INN-Glowe

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  33. © Cordula Schubert

    Vacation apartment Swallow's Nest

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  34. © Ostsee-Bauernhof-Hocke

    Baltic Sea-Farm-Hocke: 4*- vacation apartments & rustic party barn

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  35. © Jugenddorf Wittow GmbH

    Youth Village Wittow

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  36. Evening atmosphere at Hotel Hanseatic Rügen und Villen, © Vju Hotel Rügen

    Hotel Hanseatic Rügen & Villen

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  37. © Reitanlage Tegelhof/ Werner Wahlich

    Riding facility Tegelhof

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  38. Aerial view of Precise Resort Rügen, © Precise Resort Rügen GmbH

    Precise Resort Rügen

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  39. Üselitz Estate on the Island of Rügen, © Gut Üselitz / Ulrike Meutzner

    Üselitz Estate

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  40. © Cliff Hotel Rügen

    Cliff Hotel Rügen - Resort & SPA

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  41. Aerial view of Ranzow Castle area, © Schloss Ranzow / FotoArt Mirko Boy

    Hotel & Apartments Ranzow Castle

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  42. Rügen vacation farm

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  43. © Schittko

    Hay Holiday Farm Altkamp

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  44. © Schillings Gasthof

    Schillings Inn

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  45. Rose Garden Estate

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  46. Youth Tours Holiday Village Ummanz

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  47. © Jochen Tack, Hotel Bernstein

    Hotel Amber

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  48. Pension Haide-Hof

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  49. © www.binz-ferienhaus.de

    Vacation home Binz

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  50. © Schlosshotel

    Ralswiek Castle Hotel

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  51. Horseback riding with Reiterhof Groß-Stubben means above all enjoying nature, © Reit- und Fahrverein Poseritz e.V./ Thomas Krimmling

    Riding farm Groß-Stubben

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  52. Visit the Stettiner Hof directly on the Baltic Sea Cycle Route in Neuenkirchen near Greifswald, © Stettiner Hof

    Stettiner Hof

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  53. © Franke

    Hotel Villa Schwanebeck

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  54. © Maximilian Kajahn

    Hotel Kajahn Manor

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  55. © Bernhard Franke

    Guest House Astrids Beach Shell

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  56. © Arne Nagel

    Travel Charme Hotel Nordperd & Villas

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  57. © Mirko Boy/ hadiko

    Hotel bathhouse Goor

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  58. © TMV/Wilken

    Apartments at the city harbor Sassnitz

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  59. © Arne Nagel

    A-ROSA Kurhaus Binz

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  60. © DJH MV / Danny Gohlke

    DJH Youth Hostel Sellin

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  61. © Friederike Hegner

    Family and Health Hotel Villa Sano

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  62. © Erlebnis-Bauernhof Kliewe/Susanne Kliewe

    Experience farm Kliewe

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  63. © Familienferienwerk LGV e. V.

    Evang. Familienferienwerk House Sea Eagle

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Top excursion destinations

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  • Exterior view of the Störtebeker distillery, © Störtebeker Brennerei GmbH

    Störtebeker distillery

    • Open today
    • Alt Reddevitz, 18586 Alt Reddevitz

    At the Störtebeker distillery on Rügen's Mönchgut, you can immerse yourself in the world of Störtebeker single malt whiskies. During tastings, guided tours and while browsing in the showroom, you will experience the artisanal production of the spirits up close.

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  • Rugard Strandhotel

    • Strandpromenade, 18609 Binz

    Your first-class private hotel directly on the beach promenade in the Baltic resort of Binz offers the highest comfort, the most pleasant atmosphere and top service.

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  • Monkgut museums

    • Strandstraße, 18586 Göhren

    The Mönchgut Museums are a group of museums that illustrate how the Mönchgut people once lived.

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  • AHOI! RÜGEN Bathing Landscape & Sauna

    • Badstraße, 18586 Sellin

    Oasis of well-being between the Baltic Sea and Lake Sellin. The bathing and adventure world in the Seepark Sellin offers bathing pleasures for everyone at any time of the year. With a giant water slide, current channel and sauna area.

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  • Greifswald Bodden, © surflocal.de

    Surfspot Thiessow (main spot)

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18586 Thiessow

    You can park and stay overnight directly at the spot for a small fee with your van, camper or other vehicle. You can set up your equipment on the beach or on a small meadow. Best wind direction for wave fans is southwest. Then moderately high waves run into the small bay.

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  • Protestant church in Binz, © Tourismuszentrale Rügen

    Protestant Church Binz

    • Bahnhofstraße, 18609 Binz

    The Protestant church in Binz is situated on a hill and surrounded by beech forest.

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  • Schaabe surf spot (Juliusruh)

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18556 Juliusruh

    After you have worked your way through the typical Baltic Sea shorebreak in Juliusruh, beautiful waves will put a big smile on your face. With sideshore from the northeast and southeast, you surf parallel to the kilometer-long sandy beach.

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    Sellin pier

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Seebrücke, 18586 Sellin

    The Sellin pier leads almost 400 meters out to sea. Since 1998, the dream castle by the sea has once again become a landmark of the Island of Rügen. Whether in the light-flooded palm garden, which extends over two floors, or the imperial pavilion reminiscent of the twenties, you always enjoy the free view of the sea and the beach, surrounded by an eventful gastronomic ambience.

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  • Spa clinic Sellin

    • Kurweg, 18586 Sellin

    Mother-child cures / father-child cures - Inseltraum Rügen brings you back health.

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  • © Mirko Boy

    House of the guest Baabe

    • Open today
    • Am Kurpark, 18586 Baabe

    Guests and residents of the Baltic resort Baabe are equally welcome in the Haus des Gastes behind the dune, which is also the seat of the spa administration.

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  • © Sebastian Götte

    Harbour of Lauterbach

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18581 Lauterbach

    Lauterbach municipal harbour is located on the Rügen Bay in the south-east of the island of Rügen. With the narrow-gauge railway " Racing Roland" at the Lauterbach pier, it is an ideal starting point for excursions across the island. Restaurants and cafés offer a wide range of culinary delights.

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  • Entrance of the Kabarett Lachmöwe, © Lachmöwe

    Cabaret theater Lachmöwe

    • Strandstraße, 18586 Baabe

    Cabaret stage with its own ensemble on the Island of Rügen. Political-satirical cabaret with high entertainment value and a lot of enthusiasm.

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  • Explore the submarine., © Erlebniswelt U-Boot GmbH

    Adventure World Submarine Museum - H.M.S. Otus

    • Hafenstraße, 18546 Sassnitz

    Erlebniswelt U-Boot GmbH is located in the city harbor of Sassnitz. H.M.S. Otus - Her Majesty's Submarine Otus - is a British submarine of the Oberon class. It was in service from 1963 to 1991 with a crew of 68 in the Royal Navy's first submarine squadron during the Falklands War and in the Persian Gulf.

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  • Catholic Church of St. Boniface in Bergen, © Tourismuszentrale Rügen

    St. Boniface Church Bergen

    • Clementstraße, 18528 Bergen auf Rügen

    St. Boniface Church of Rügen is the seat of the Catholic parish on Rügen.

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  • Forest adventure trail Ummanz, © Tourismuszentrale Rügen

    Forest adventure trail Ummanz "Des Försters Wald" (The forester's forest)

    • 18569 Ummanz

    Since spring 2014, the Rügen island Ummanz offers the forest adventure trail "Des Försters Wald" as a new excursion destination for the whole family. On 1.9 kilometers you will find varied, informative and adventurous offers to get to know nature, especially the forest.

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