The Island of Rugen - the seaside resort

Vacation on one of Germany’s most beautiful islands...

The island of Rugen and the seaside spa resort Sellin offer a great choice of cultural and sport activities for its visitors. Whether you want to enjoy pure nature, activities in fresh sea-air, impressing exhibitions or strolling along the famous avenue "Wilhelmstraße" - here all guests will find something to their liking.

For detailed information please do not hesitate to contact the respective organiser by mouse-click directly. Of course our Reception staff at the Hotel-Park Ambiance will be delighted to help you.

Data and facts about the Island of Rugen

Well informed about the island...

Surface & Expansion

• 976 square kilometres
• North - south expansion: 51.4 km
• West - east expansion: 42.8 km

Highest mountain

• the "Piekberg" in the Stubnitz with 161 m

Associated islands

• Hiddensee, Ummanz, Liebitz, Heuwiese, Öhe, Liebes, Urkevitz, Beuchel, Vilm, Tollow

Rügen consists of the peninsulas

• Mönchgut, Zudar, Drigge, Glewitzer Ort, Jasmund, Wittow, Bug, Pulitz

Inhabitants

• approximately 74,000 inhabitants

"Capital" of the island

• Bergen auf Rügen

Sunshine hours

• on the Isle of Rügen the sun shines approximately 1800 - 1870 hours a year. With this our island is one of the sunniest regions of Germany.

On the way

• road: altogether 1,995 km
• railway: 80 km (plus 24,2 km historic railway "Rasender Roland")
• cycle tracks: approximately 300 km
• bus: with approximately 40 routes almost all places of the island are easily within reach
• harbours: 25
• airport: Güttin for private charters

Nature reserve

• National park "Jasmund" (chalk coast)
• Biosphere reserve south-east Ruegen
• National park "Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft"
• forest areas: 15,407 hectars

Coast length

• 574 km including 63.2 km of beaches

Beach length

• sandy beaches: 56 km,
• natural beaches: 27 km,
• "Bodden" beaches 2.8 km