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Ruegen

Welcome to Sassniz, a traditional port town between the rocky chalk cliffs and sandy beaches of Ruegen island! The impressive chalk coast with its primeval beech forest located at the Jasmund Nation Park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. It starts directly at the edge of town, which makes Sassnitz an ideal starting point for cycling and hiking tours into nature. Sassnitz originates from a small fishing village and a nearby farming village, which were merged into a town turned into popular spa resort at the 19th century. It is well-known for ist beautiful villas built in the style of the seaside-resort architecture. Artisian workshops, ship chandlers and sail makers, museums and shops with regional products are to be found beside the fish shop and fish restaurants. A stroll along the longest outer mole of Europe with its 1,444 metres across the Baltic Sea will be rewarded by a tasty marinated or smoked fish bun.

Port attractions

Jasmund National Park & chalk coast - UNESCO
Aside from the 117 m high chalk cliffs, the park is also home to ancient beech forests dating back over 700 years. Explore this unique landscape on foot, by bike or take an off road safari.
Racing Roland – steaming experience between seaside resorts
For over a hundred years, the narrow-gauge railway has been driving in the scenic south-east of the Rügen island. It connects the former residence town of Putbus with the Baltic seaside resorts.
Hanseatic City of Stralsund – harbour life & red brick Gothic
Labelled as UNESCO World Heritage since 2002, Stralsund represents a mixture of cultural treasure of Brick Gothic as well as futuristic buildings like Ozeaneum, Europe’s museum of the year 2010.
Cape Arkona - at the northern tip of the island
The remains of a Slavic fortress from 12th century, listed fishing village Vitt, two over 100 years old lighthouses next to former GDR bunker complex are all bearing witness to the history of Cape.
Tree top walk at Rügen Natural Heritage Center
A 1,250-m-long treetop walk takes guests through the forest on a route packed with information and adventure stations. The viewing platform situated 40 m above the ground offers fantastic views.
Binz & Sellin - glamorous seaside resorts
Numerous white villas constructed in Art Neveau beautify the most popular Rügen’s resorts. The long sandy beaches, promenades and piers lure to take a stroll and enjoy the maritime atmosphere.

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