Germany

 

Isle of Rügen

Koenigsstuhl
 
 
 

Germany´s largest and most beautiful island

 
Rügen is the largest German island. With its nature and landscaped parks of extraordinary beauty which include the Jasmund and West Pomeranian Lake District National Parks as well as the South East Rügen biosphere reservation, the island has also traditionally been one of Germany’s favourite domestic holiday destinations. Rügen is home to many cultural monuments, some of which date back to the days of the Slav rulers. The first village churches were built in the 12th century when the conversion of the island’s population to Christianity started. Later periods saw the construction of many stately homes and castles. The island’s modern look is heavily influenced by the classicist spa resort architecture which is so typical for the 19th century. Early examples (from the middle of the 19th century) include the bath houses in the resort town of Putbus.

Contact

 
Tourism Centre Rügen
Markt 4
D-18528 Bergen auf Rügen

Tel.: +49 3838 807780
Fax: +49 3838 254440

E-mail:
info@ruegen.de

Internet:
www.ruegen.de 
 

Outstanding

 
 

Leisure and culture

 
Putbus Theatre: www.theater-putbus.de

Störtebeker Festival on the Ralswiek Open Air Stage:
www.stoertebeker-festspiele.de

Putbus Festival:
www.putbus-festspiele.com

Variety acts in the Binz Spa Hotel:
www.bb.tc-hotels.net

Cabaret Regatta:
www.kabarett-regatta.de

Musical Festival M-V in churches and the Granitz hunting lodge:
www.festspiele-mv.de

Kap Arkona Surface Monument:
www.kap-arkona.de

Mönchgut Museums at Göhren:
www.moenchguter-museen-ruegen.de

Museum for Submarine Archaeology in the Sassnitz town harbour:
www.archäologie-mv.de/unterwasser

“Tour d´Allee“: A bicycle trip across Rügen
www.tda-ruegen.de

The Month of Health Spa Architecture at Binz:
www.ostseebad-binz.de

Königsstuhl National Park Centre:
www.königsstuhl.com

International Vilm Swimming:
www.vilmschwimmen.de

”Four Corners“ Yacht Race (Rügen-Bornholm-Ystad-Swinoujscie):
www.fcrace.four-corners.org

Windsurfing European Cup Final 2004 at Dranske:
www.gemeinde-Dranske.de
 
Brochure: “Lord’s Houses”
Churches in villages and towns
Available in English, Swedisch, Danish and Polish language

Contact:
Tourismuszentrale Rügen GmbH
03838/80 77 20
Info@ruegen.de 
 
 

News

 
A new pilgrims' hostel in Bergen

Once scandivaian pilgrims traveled via Stralsund in order to reach the  Way of St. James. Today the trail goes across the island of Rügen, after you arrive the harbour of Sassnitz-Mukran. For this you find a pilgrims' hostel in beautiful Bergenreason since a short time ago. The people who are searching spiritual reflection are also very welcome. More information at (only German):
www.pilgerherberge.kirche-bergen.de

 
Sign of the Way of St. James
 

EuRoB-Buildings

 
St. Mary’s Church at Bergen
 
 
St. Mary’s Church in Waase on Ummanz
 
Poseritz Church