Rügen: The best beaches for your holidays!
Germany's largest Baltic Sea island, Rügen, offers natural wonders such as the chalk cliffs on the Jasmund Peninsula, an impressive steep coast, and gently sloping sandy beaches. With around 900 hours of sunshine a year, Rügen is one of the friendliest regions in Germany. Enjoy yourself in a beach chair, go on coastal hikes, and relax!
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Rügen - 8 special beaches
Binz Beach
In the warm summer months, the shady beach chairs on the fine sandy beach of Binz invite you to relax to the sound of the waves. Here on the main beach, you have the best view of the 370-meter-long pier, which leads you dry-footed and with fantastic views into the Baltic Sea. The beach of Binz measures around 5 kilometers and offers something for everyone, from the lively main beach to dog beaches, nudist beaches, and the quieter sections of the beach located a bit further away. Restaurants, cafes, and beach bars line the promenade, inviting you to stroll as well as to take a morning jog.
Sellin Beach
The steep shore of Sellin drops up to 30 meters towards the wide sandy beach. Stairs lead from the town center down to the beach, while the small coastal forest strip above the steep shore invites you to take delightful walks. Relaxing in a beach chair on the main beach or enjoying sunny hours on a towel: In Sellin, you have the choice! As the longest pier on Rügen, the 394-meter-long pier of Sellin can boast of extending into the Baltic Sea. It is worth visiting not only for the fantastic panoramic view of the sea. At the end, there is a highlight of the seaside resort, the diving gondola, which allows you to dive to the diverse seabed with dry feet.
Baabe Beach
The beach of Baabe measures around 1.5 kilometers. It is characterized by its fine sand, which has hardly any pebbles, providing the best conditions to plunge barefoot into the refreshing waves in summer. You can also enjoy plenty of vacation fun with four-legged friends at the designated dog beach. The small seaside resort with its cozy charm stretches directly behind the coast, which can be reached on flat paths through a narrow coastal strip. Some cafés invite you to take a break with a view of the sea. Those who like to be active can take long beach walks to the neighboring towns of Sellin and Göhren.
Prora Beach
The Prora beach in the bay of Prorer Wiek is shielded by a pine forest. Its white sand is soft and gently slopes into the Baltic Sea. Whether a quiet natural beach, a lively beach with beach chairs and sports activities, areas for nudists or a dog beach - everyone can find their favorite spot here. The southern part of the beach is monitored by lifeguards and has access for people with limited mobility. To ensure you don't miss out on culinary delights during your beach day, numerous restaurants, bars, and cafes invite you to stop by. A visit to the sand sculpture exhibition behind the festival meadow is worthwhile.
Glowe Beach
In Glowe, you will find a fine sandy beach that stretches about 10 kilometers to the neighboring Juliusruh. From relaxing sunbathing in a beach chair at the main beach to the dog beach and a dip in the cool water at the less crowded beach sections on the outskirts, everyone can find their perfect spot in the sand here. In the western direction, the small harbor of Glowe with its white sailboats marks the end of the sandy beach. From here, nature lovers can continue on coastal hikes along the distinctive Königshorn cliff with its steeply falling cliffs and the natural stone beach with its small and larger pebbles.
Juliusruh Beach
A fine sandy beach in a spacious bay awaits you in Juliusruh on the Baltic Sea coast. A wide belt of dunes forms the backdrop of the beach. Rent a beach chair during the summer season or find a spot directly in the sand. Four-legged friends have plenty of fun at the dog beach. A visit to the beach in the early morning has a special charm. Thanks to the eastern orientation, this is the best place to experience the sunrise over the Baltic Sea. Discover the charm of Juliusruh also during relaxing walks on the almost deserted beach with a stiff breeze in the winter months.
Göhren Beach
At the spacious and fine sandy North Beach of Göhren, there is always something happening. This is the lively main beach of the small coastal town, where you can relax in the shady beach chair during the summer months or be enchanted by the view of the Baltic Sea from the head of the 280-meter-long pier. The natural South Beach of Göhren is quieter. This is the perfect place if you are looking forward to relaxing hours away from the hustle and bustle. Towards Cape Nordperd, the South Beach transforms from fine sandy beach to rugged cliffs. Charming hiking trails lead through the lush coastal forest landscape above the cliffs at Nordperd.
Mönchgut / Lobbe Beach
The fine sandy beach of Lobbe stretches for about two kilometers along the Mönchgut peninsula to the southern neighboring village of Gager. The beach is characterized by its natural state. Thanks to its spaciousness, you can find a relaxing spot in the soft sand even in the warm summer months. Discover Lobbe also in the cooler months. Fly colorful kites in the autumn or take wonderful walks on the often deserted beach in winter while gazing at the roaring waves of the Baltic Sea. The rurally influenced interior of the Mönchgut island is also excellent for walks.