Rügen - Germany's Most Beautiful Island

Welcome to Rügen, the largest and most beautiful island in Germany. In the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, lies an island of chalk-white cliffs, miles of sandy beaches, fashionable seaside resorts and vast nature. Rügen is easily reachable by car via the Rügenbrücke, which makes it one of the most popular holiday destinations in Germany.

What makes Rügen so special

The most famous image of Rügen is the dazzling white chalk cliffs in the Jasmund National Park. From the 118-metre-high Königsstuhl and the Hochuferweg, you look out high above the sea over the coast and the ancient beech forest, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. But Rügen is far more than its cliffs: in the north lies Kap Arkona with its lighthouses and the car-free fishing village of Vitt, while in the south the historic steam train Rasender Roland takes you straight through forest and seaside resorts.

Beaches and seaside resorts

Rügen has more than 60 kilometres of sandy beach. The elegant seaside resorts of Binz, Sellin and Göhren charm visitors with their white seaside-resort architecture, long beach promenades and graceful piers (Seebrücken). Those seeking peace and quiet will find broad natural beaches on the Mönchgut peninsula, on Wittow or along the Schaabe, where you can walk for hours.

Sights and culture

From the fairytale-like Jagdschloss Granitz with its cast-iron spiral staircase to the colossal Prora from the 1930s, and from the white town of Putbus to the Baumwipfelpfad (treetop walk): on Rügen, culture and history are everywhere you look.

Plan your holiday on Rügen

On this website you will find everything for your trip to Rügen: the most beautiful sights, all the villages and seaside resorts, an overview of campsites, hotels, holiday parks and holiday homes, plus practical tips, webcams and the current weather. Use the interactive map to plan your route and discover why Rügen is called the most beautiful island in Germany.