Pirate Gulch, © Tourismuszentrale Rügen
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One of the many hiding places of the pirate Klaus Störtebeker.

The Pirate's Gulch is an old shore break. According to legend, Klaus Störtebeker, a feared pirate in the 14th century, sought refuge here and buried treasures. In Pirate's Gulch, a staircase leads from the high shore path to the beach.

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KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center

  • Open today
  • Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz

Right next to the famous Königsstuhl chalk cliffs and the UNESCO World Heritage Old Beech Forests, the KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center offers a special nature experience for the whole family, whatever the weather. A world full of secrets is waiting to be discovered on 2,000 square meters of exhibition space and 28,000 square meters of outdoor area - multilingual and barrier-free.

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Natural Heritage Centre Rügen (Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen)

  • Open today
  • Forsthaus Prora, 18609 Ostseebad Binz OT Prora

The Natural Heritage Centre Rügen with treetop path and experience exhibition is open 364 days a year so that you can experience and get to know nature all year round.

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Hotel & Apartments Ranzow Castle

  • Schlossallee, 18551 Lohme

Schloss Ranzow - Hotel & Apartments is situated in a sublime location with a magnificent view over the Baltic Sea.

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Glowe climate forest

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • 18551 Glowe

The first climate forest on Rügen near the village of Glowe was created back in 2008. A mixed forest of common pine and English oak has been created here on an area of 1.6 hectares.

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Spirit of Rügen - Manufactory for certified organic natural cosmetics

  • Open today
  • Hauptstr., 18546 Sassnitz

The manufactory for certified organic natural cosmetics offers a wide range of natural cosmetic products, which are developed, manufactured, packaged and sold in the manufactory's own store.beauty, cosmetics and body care as well as certified organic and natural, vegan and cruelty-free and pure beauty care.

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UNESCO World Heritage Forum

  • Closed today
  • Waldhalle, 18546 Sassnitz

The hiking base near the port town of Sassnitz on the island of Rügen is dedicated to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage idea. Nature lovers can learn about the phenomenon of ancient beech forests here or simply linger in the greenery, fortify themselves and unwind.

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Pleasure workshop Binz

  • Temporarily closed
  • Strandpromenade, 18609 Binz

Enjoy with sea view on the Island of Rügen. Gourmet chef Robert Schindler inspires in his Genusswerkstatt with an exquisite Nordic-seasonal cuisine on the 5th floor of the Rugard Thermal Strandhotel with a view of the sea and the chalk coast.

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Sand sculptures exhibition Prora

  • Open today
  • Vierte Strasse, 18609 Prora

The doors of our large glass palace open for you and lead you into a living sand landscape. Where artists cut images and fantasy from wet sand, works of art of creation also belong. Trees and plants together with man-made artworks form a living landscape.

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Arkona Strandhotel

  • Strandpromenade, 18609 Ostseebad Binz

Situated in a prime location on the Island of Rügen, the Arkona Strandhotel has a maritime character along with a range of wellness and outdoor programmes.

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Climate forest Stubnitz

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Lohme-Hagen, 18551 Hagen

Opened on October 24, 2015, this second climate forest created on the Island of Rügen covers a total area of 1.07 hectares, which was planted in three annual stages during the "Rügen Week of Sustainability". The former paddock was mainly planted with elm and bird cherry, but also oak and lime trees. The area is located on the edge of the Jasmund National Park in the immediate vicinity of the visitor center at the Königsstuhl.

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Black lake (Granitz)

  • 18586 Sellin

The Black Lake on the Baltic Sea island of Rügen belongs to the Sellin district and is located in the Granitz forest and nature reserve.

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Dwasieden castle ruin

  • 18546 Sassnitz

"The white castle by the sea" - memories of a castle that no longer exists.

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Park of the Senses at Schmachter Lake

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • 18609 Binz

Schmachter See is a lake near Binz on the island of Rügen and part of the Schmachter See and Fangerien nature reserve. Along the reed-fringed shore of Schmachter See meanders the Park of the Senses.

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Hertha lake with rest area

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • 18551 Lohme

The legendary Hertha Lake is located on the Jasmund Peninsula, in the northeast of the Island of Rügen.

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Baltic Sea Hall Glowe

  • Am Kliff, 18551 Glowe

The Ostseehalle Glowe in the beautiful Baltic resort of Glowe on the island of Rügen is a place for sport and culture.

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