"Rügen - Beaches and more" Top 5 Page for this destination Rügen by german_eagle

Rügen Travel Guide: 169 reviews and 361 photos

First some facts: Rügen is Germany's largest island, located in the far northeast of the country, in the Baltic Sea. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful islands of the Baltic Sea - especially well know for its loooong beaches with white sand, impressive chalk cliffs (see picture), and a - sometimes confusing - diversity of peninsulas, lakes, forests ... and towns, villages etc. inbetween.

Beach and Seabridge Sellin

I have spent plenty of summers as a child on Rügen (before the wall came down). My parents used to drag me to a tiny village called Neu-Mukran, right next to a large Military (no-go) area. I remember that we usually spent two weeks there every year in July/August. We stayed in cabins which were owned by the company where my parents worked - more like a camp, far less than hotel standard. However, the beach was nice and not far away - the weather sunny in the 1970s (LOL) and we enjoyed the time there.

typical architecture

I have not been to Rügen since 1988 - and I was curious for the changes. So I took the opportunity to meet my American friends there when they told me they planned to spend a couple of days in Binz or a nearby town.

A lot has changed! First of all I noticed much more car traffic on the narrow roads. Also, almost all the typical old houses ("Bäderarchitektur") from the Belle Epoque are renovated. Prices obviously went up :-) However, the beautiful landscape and the beaches in particular are still the same ...

And now let's continue with the details in the tips!

Intro Updated Jun 6, 2005
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Reviews (15)

Racing Roland Transportation (2)

The narrow-gauge steam train called Racing Roland is not only an attraction for tourists - it is a very important part... more travel advice

elevator Sellin Transportation (2)

One of the most unusual and funny but helpful transportation vehicles I have every seen is that elevator in... more travel advice

Stralsund Things to Do (8)

When on Ruegen, don't miss a side trip to Stralsund. Usually you will pass through Stralsund - by either car or train -... more travel advice

Racing Roland Things to Do (8)

One of the most funny activity on Ruegen is a ride on the narrow gauge steam railway called "Racing Roland". Not only... more travel advice

Restaurants (4)
See All Seabridge Sellin

Hotels (1)
Hotel Waldfrieden / Sellin

Comments (13)

Russell_the_Wombat Jun 17, 2008 at 2:20 PM Report Abuse

Cool place! So much sand for digging!
Sjalen Aug 8, 2007 at 6:16 AM Report Abuse

Reminds me of the Gotland cliffs with sea and sky colours! Do you know which town Roland goes right through the main street in? :)
Jim_Eliason Sep 4, 2006 at 10:25 PM Report Abuse

cool place, another one to add to my list!
King_Golo Jul 6, 2006 at 7:11 AM Report Abuse

hi ingo, fantastic tips about my favourite german island (only been there once, though...)
Mariajoy Jan 8, 2006 at 9:24 AM Report Abuse

I am really looking forward to visiting here Ingo, very helpful accommodation tip and lovely photos! Thanks! Maria :)
sprdak11 Aug 16, 2005 at 10:43 AM Report Abuse

Great travel page! I wish I will travel to Rugen this or next summer! Greetings!
matcrazy1 Aug 7, 2005 at 11:26 AM Report Abuse

Great seaside I would like to visit someday. A lot of interesting infos including on "Bäder" architecture. Amazing photographs.
HORSCHECK Jul 16, 2005 at 2:47 AM Report Abuse

Ingo, fantastic updates here..Brings back many memories of my trip, even though a tip about the colossus of Prora is still missing ... I hope you were fit enough to climb the stairs down and up in Sellin and you finally didn't use the elevator .. :o)
globetrott Jul 16, 2005 at 2:33 AM Report Abuse

a lot of great updates, Ingo ! der Rasende Roland , das waere jetzt nach meinem Geschmack !!
mtncorg Jun 27, 2005 at 10:16 AM Report Abuse

so, i guess, no one will be mistaking rugen for panama is what i hear you saying .... at least in May;-\