Why Mönchgut-Granitz is your perfect travel destination

Published: January 15, 2025

The Zicker mountains on the Mönchgut peninsula offer breathtaking views of the vast landscape and the glistening waters of the Baltic Sea - a paradise for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet., © TMV/Friedrich

Published: January 15, 2025

The Mönchgut-Granitz tourist region on the island of Rügen is a real gem, located in the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve and encompassing the area from the Baltic seaside resort of Sellin along the coast to the Baltic seaside resort of Thiessow. Here, untouched nature, traditional fishing villages and the maritime elegance of spa architecture combine to create a harmonious overall experience. Whether for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts or those seeking relaxation - this region offers you a perfect blend of variety and relaxation.

Aerial view of the Baltic seaside resort of Baabe on the island of Rügen: Beach with beach chairs, dunes, modern villas and vacation homes, surrounded by dense forests and views of the Bodden landscape.

A paradise of diversity in the smallest of spaces

The Mönchgut-Granitz region is a compact reflection of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and offers everything that makes a nature lover's heart beat faster in a very small area: endless sandy beaches, imposing cliffs, dense forests, clear lakes and the tranquil Bodden waters, framed by gentle hills. Here you can stroll along the beach in the morning, hike through dense forests at lunchtime and end the day on the tranquil shores of the Bodden landscape. Visitors experience an incredible range of landscapes and opportunities that offer everything that makes a vacation unforgettable.

Thatched houses in the Southeast Rügen biosphere reserve, surrounded by green fields, a lake and rolling hills in the background.

Tradition and modernity in harmony

The region harmoniously combines tradition and modern flair: Former fishing villages with idyllic thatched-roof houses meet moon-like building architecture. This unique mix gives the region a charm all of its own, which is reflected in the cultural offerings: Concerts, museums and events provide a varied program and allow visitors to participate in the exciting interface between past and present. Mönchgut-Granitz is therefore not only a scenic, but also a cultural experience. 

Sustainable mobility with the spa card

Another plus point for a visit to Mönchgut-Granitz is the uncomplicated and free mobility on site. Vacation without a car? No problem! Guests staying in the Baltic Sea resorts of Sellin, Baabe, Göhren and Mönchgut ünchgut can use their spa card to explore the entire region in a convenient and environmentally friendly way. Whether by public transport or even by boat, the spa card allows you to experience the region free of charge or at a reduced price. This makes your vacation not only more relaxed, but also sustainable – an invitation to discover the region at your own pace. 

Three people with bicycles on a rowing ferry at the Baaber Bollwerk, surrounded by water, with a view of green banks and a small harbor in the background.

Top 5 experiences in the Mönchgut-Granitz region

  1. Walk over the Selliner Seebrücke at sunrise 
    The Selliner Seebrücke is one of the most famous sights in Rügen. It is particularly magical at sunrise, when the Baltic Sea shines in a golden glow - a moment that will stay in your memory for a long time.
  2. Hike through the Zicker mountains
    The „Zicker Alps“ offer a breathtaking natural panorama. From the highest point, the Bakenberg, you have an incomparable view of the region. The landscape is particularly impressive in the warm autumn colors. To the events and hiking tours 

  3. Biking through the region
    A 42-kilometre cycle tour takes you through the Mönchgut-Granitz tourist region. From the Selliner Seebrücke to the Südspitze Rügens you will discover Baltic Sea beaches, dense forests, charming fishing villages and unspoiled nature. To the cycle tour

  4. Ship excursion to the Rügen market in Thiessow With the spa card you can use the shuttle service of the White Fleet between the ports of Sellin, Baabe, Gager and Thiessow. A special destination is the Rügen market in Thiessow, where you can experience regional products and the maritime flair every Tuesday and Thursday from May to October.

  5. Hike üover the Nordperd in Göhren 
    The Nordperd is the easternmost headland in Rügen and a paradise for hikers. The high shore trail offers you magnificent views of the Baltic Sea and the surrounding nature. Hiking events on the Nordperd 

The Mönchgut-Granitz tourist region inspires with its unique combination of nature, tradition and modern comfort. Whether you want to discover the untouched nature of the biosphere reserve, experience the culture and history of the region or simply relax, you will find everything a holidaymaker's heart desires here. Pack your bags and discover this impressive region!

Excursion destinations

on Mönchgut-Granitz

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    School museum Middelhagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18586 Middelhagen

    The school museum in Middelhagen is a museum about the history of educational development on the peninsula Mönchgut. It was opened on August 1, 1986 in the former sexton's house.

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    Sellin pier

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Seebrücke, 18586 Sellin

    The Sellin pier leads almost 400 meters out to sea. Since 1998, the dream castle by the sea has once again become a landmark of the Island of Rügen. Whether in the light-flooded palm garden, which extends over two floors, or the imperial pavilion reminiscent of the twenties, you always enjoy the free view of the sea and the beach, surrounded by an eventful gastronomic ambience.

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    AHOI! RÜGEN Bathing Landscape & Sauna

    • Badstraße, 18586 Sellin

    Oasis of well-being between the Baltic Sea and Lake Sellin. The bathing and adventure world in the Seepark Sellin offers bathing pleasures for everyone at any time of the year. With a giant water slide, current channel and sauna area.

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    Baabe spa stage

    • Am Kurpark, 18586 Baabe

    Open-air stage Baabe with music pavilion.

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    Baab Heath

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18586 Ostseebad Baabe

    The Baaber Heide - a natural oasis rich in berries and mushrooms with beautiful hiking trails.

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    Beach Baabe

    • 18586 Ostseebad Baabe

    Here you can find beach of the best quality !

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    Wilhelmstraße in the Baltic resort Sellin

    • Wilhelmstraße, 18586 Ostseebad Sellin

    Wilhelmstraße with its magnificent houses from the original period of resort architecture leads up to the 30-meter-high cliff, where you can descend to the Sellin pier or the promenade on the south beach via a steep staircase or in the elevator.

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    Baltic resort pier Göhren

    • Bernsteinpromenade, 18586 Göhren

    Classical style pier with moorings for excursion boats.

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    Parish Widow's House

    • Boddenstraße, 18586 Groß Zicker

    The Pfarrwitwenhaus Groß Zicker is a listed residential house in Groß Zicker. It was built in 1719/20 and is thus one of the oldest residential buildings on Rügen.

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    Port Thiessow

    • Dampferweg, 18586 Thiessow

    Port Thiessow

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    Museum of local history Göhren

    • Strandstraße, 18586 Ostseebad Göhren

    The exhibitions in the Mönchgut Museum of Local History deal with life on Mönchgut from its historical tangible beginnings to the recent past.

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  • Spa pavilion Göhren

    • 18586 Ostseebad Göhren

    The spa pavilion with the spa shell is the cultural heart of the spa park and the beach promenade of Göhren.

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    Baab bulwark & harbor

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18586 Baabe

    Bollwerk Baabe is one of the most beautiful natural harbors in Germany and is surrounded by wide meadows, which invite you to take relaxing walks.

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    Kneipp garden Baltic resort Göhren

    • Nordstrand, 18586 Göhren

    Göhren is not only a Baltic resort, but also the only Kneipp spa on the coast. The spa park therefore naturally includes a Kneipp garden, quietly located directly above the beach with sea view.

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