Highlights of the Region

"VACATION BEGINS WHEN YOUR FOOT IS IN THE SEA AND YOUR HEART DANGLES IN THE SKY"

Ruth W. Lindenfelser!

Sellin and the island of Rügen offer a variety of experiences for every taste. Right on your doorstep, you’ll find the famous Sellin Pier, the landmark of this Baltic Sea resort. The fine sandy beaches invite you to relax and swim, while the cliff coast and Granitz forests provide the perfect backdrop for hiking and cycling tours.

Just a few minutes away, the Baltic resort Binz awaits with its beautiful promenade, and the picturesque Cape Arkona, with its iconic lighthouses, is a popular excursion destination. Nature lovers will be delighted by Jasmund National Park, home to the famous chalk cliffs.

Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation – there’s always something to discover in Sellin and on Rügen!

Here, you will find the famous chalk cliffs, majestically rising above the turquoise sea. The most renowned of them, the Königsstuhl (King’s Chair), offers a breathtaking view over the vastness of the Baltic Sea – a moment that will stay with you forever.

But it’s not just the steep cliffs that fascinate visitors. The national park is also home to dense beech forests, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along picturesque hiking trails, you can experience the magical interplay of sea, forest, and chalk, while breathing in the refreshing Baltic Sea air.

Whether you take a leisurely stroll along the coast or visit the National Park Center Königsstuhl, you’ll immerse yourself in a truly unique natural landscape. Let yourself be enchanted and enjoy Rügen’s nature at its finest!

Willkommen im Naturpark Jasmund, einem der schönsten Flecken Rügens! Hier erwarten Sie die berühmten Kreidefelsen, die majestätisch über das türkisfarbene Meer ragen. Der bekannteste unter ihnen, der Königsstuhl, bietet einen atemberaubenden Ausblick über die Weiten der Ostsee – ein Moment, der in Erinnerung bleibt.
Doch nicht nur die Steilküste fasziniert: Der Naturpark ist geprägt von dichten Buchenwäldern, die zum UNESCO-Weltnaturerbe gehören. Auf malerischen Wanderwegen können Sie das Wechselspiel von Meer, Wald und Kreide hautnah erleben und die frische Ostseeluft genießen.
Ob ein entspannter Spaziergang entlang der Küste oder ein Besuch im Nationalpark-Zentrum Königsstuhl – hier tauchen Sie ein in eine einzigartige Naturlandschaft. Lassen Sie sich verzaubern und genießen Sie Rügens Natur in ihrer schönsten Form!

A hike to the Black Lake in the Granitz is not just a journey through nature but also an adventure into the world of legends. The trail begins in Sellin, just before the pier, and follows the Hochuferweg toward Binz, winding through a forest that adds to the mysterious atmosphere of the tale.

According to legend, a prince once returned from a hunt only to find that his castle had vanished, replaced by a dark lake. A chair with his noble gloves floated on the water, but as he reached for the gloves, the chair sank, and the prince was punished – transformed into an old, gnarled oak, which still stands on the shore today.

If you listen closely, some say you can hear joyful voices rising from the depths of the lake. And legend has it that if the castle’s towers ever reappear above the water, a brave visitor could break the curse and set it free. But as we carefully step onto the wooden pier and gaze into the inky black water, all we see are water lilies – or was that a faint song in the distance?