Rügen

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Königsstuhl Rügen 2012 - Königsstuhl (King's Chair), famous chalk cliff in the Jasmund National Park

Rügen (also: Rugia) is Germany's largest island. It is situated in north eastern Germany on the southern Baltic Sea Coast (Germany)|Baltic Sea Coast, in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

A holiday destination for more than 200 years, it is known for its sandy beaches, chalk cliffs and Bodden lagoons. In a number of the seaside towns you can find noble resort architecture (Bäderarchitektur) style buildings from the 19th/20th century.

Towns and villages

• Bergen auf Rügen|Bergen and the island's largest town.
• Putbus – the "white town"
• Sassnitz, a harbor town with a vehicle ferry connection to Trelleborg in Sweden and Rønne on the Danish island of Bornholm. The place is right next to the Jasmund National Park with its famous chalk cliffs. Its old care offers unique resort architecture.
• Garz and the oldest town on Rügen.
• Altenkirchen (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern)|Altenkirchen, including Drewoldke, Gudderitz, Lanckensburg, Mattchow, Schwarbe, Presenske, Wollin and Zühlitz.
• Neuenkirchen (Rügen)|Neuenkirchen
• Sagard
• Schaprode

Ruegen - Uebersichtskarte - 330px|Map of Rügen

Bathing resorts

• Binz and the most famous and bustling beach resort with a long stretch of fine sandy beach.
• Sellin
• Göhren
• Breege-Juliusruh including Breege, Juliusruh, Kammin, Lobkevitz and Schmantevitz.
• Glowe

More Destinations

• Jasmund National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Site with primeval beech forest and coastal landscape and the most famous chalk cliff being the 117 m high Königsstuhl (King's chair)
• Prora and the ruins of world's largest hotel which, however, was never completed. Today turned into modern apartments, youth hostels, museums and event locations (like the nightclub M3 Prora) while still being mostly empty.
• Kap Arkona – with its 50 m high steep cliffs it is the northernmost place in East Germany, situated on Rügen north of Putgarten.
• Hiddensee

  Rügen Halal Travel Guide

The size and shape of the island provides 574km of coastline. The beaches are generally excellent for bathing. In the main season dogs are only allowed on designated dog beaches (Hundestrände), but there are plenty of these. Also on the island are a few nudist (FKK - Freikörperkultur) beaches.

Local Language in Rügen

The mother tongue spoken on Rügen is Standard (German), with few mixing in a bit of Low German dialect. You will get along with basic English in most areas, especially at the coast. The island was for more than 40 years part of East Germany, when the first foreign language taught in schools was Russian though, so speak clearer and easier to older people. You should get by with the German phrasebook.

Binz Strand 05 - Coastal resort Binz with the Kurhaus Ruegen np jasmund blick ernst moritz arndt sicht ds wv 08 2010 - Chalk cliffs in the Jasmund National Park, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt view

Travel to Rügen

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Rügen

Rostock -Laage airport with connections from Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart and Cologne. The airport is about 90km from Rügen.

By car

From the A20 then B96, you can get in by vehicle along Germany's longest bridge from Stralsund on the German mainland, or you can take the ferry from Trelleborg in southern Sweden.

By Rail

There is also a regional train connection from Stralsund to Sassnitz and Ostseebad Binz, some long distance trains from major German cities travel to Ostseebad Binz.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Rügen

Three are three ferries to and from Sassnitz:

• Scandlines, to Trelleborg in Sweden. ☎ +46 42 18 61 00 or +46 410 650 00.
• Bornholmstrafikken , to Rønne on the island of Bornholm. ☎ +45 56 95 18 66
• DFDS Lisco, to Klaipeda in Lithuania.

There is also a cable ferry from Stahlbrode near Greifswald to Glewitz on Rügen.

How to get around in Rügen

• Bus: RPNV]
• Steam-powered narrow gauge railway, Rügensche BäderBahn - Rasender Roland (Rushing Roland)
• Ship: www.fahrgastschifffahrt-ruegen.de]

What to see in Rügen

As well as the coast line with excellent beaches and spectacular cliffs there are some beautiful woodlands and wetlands. This is a great location for wetland bird watching, notably the large flocks of cranes.

Best things to do in Rügen

Rasender Roland - The narrow-gauge railway Rasender Roland

• Narrow-gauge railway - Rasender Roland | Bahnhofstraße, Putbus B96 from Mukran or from Sassnitz. In Bergen, take the L301 to Putbus. In Putbus, follow Bahnhofstraße from Circus. The train station is at the end of the road. ☎ +49 3838 81 35 94 | Opening Hours: First train from Putbus around 08:00, last train around 19:30 €1.80 - €9.00/single ticket, depending on distance During the GDR era and the narrow-gauge railway "Rasender Roland" was an important link between Putbus and Göhren, where the steam-hauled trains provided both passenger and freight services. The railway is still a part of the local traffic system and a journey is an excellent way of transportation. There are several nice places to see along the railway, for example the hunting "lodge" (read: "castle") Granitz. You can board the train from any station along the line. Group tickets on offer.

• Horseback riding - Wanderreiten auf Rügen | Feldweg 2, Zirmoisel Take the B96. At Bergen auf Rügen, take the L301 to Ramitz. Drive North for Bubkewitz, where you take off West to Zirmoisel. ☎ +49 160-903 112 54 - €12 and upwards Whether you are an experienced rider or a beginner, this establishment has something for everyone, for example adventure on horseback or picnic. The center has also a flat for rental.

• Windsurfing/Canoeing - Wassersportschule Timpeltu | Strand, Lietzow Take the B96. Lietzow is at the road between Sagard and Bergen. ☎ +49 173 151 39 70 If you already know how to surf, you can rent all you need from Wassersportschule Timpeltu. If you cannot surf and they can teach you how. The school also has smaller yachts and canoes for rent.

• Hot air balloon trips - Sanfte Reisen | Roggentin bei Rostock ☎ +49 175 843 16 26, +49 38204 746 65, +49 385 760 57 66 The company Sanfte Reisen offers flights with a hot air balloon. Departure, time and price on request.

• Diving - Tauchen Rügen | Proraer Chausee 50, Prora From Stralsund: B96 to Bergen and then L196 to Kluptow and L293 to Prora. From Sassnitz/Mukran, taake the L29 to Prora. ☎ +49 38393 24-06 - €30 and upwards If you are into diving can rent the equipment here. If you do not know how to dive and they can teach you. Tauchen Rügen also arranges guided tours to wrecks.

• Rent a bike - Ferienheim Birkengrund | Ferienheim Birkengrund 1, Sassnitz €60 and upwards Bikes can be rented in almost every place, daily rates start as low as €5. You can get your bike delivered to your holiday appt or hotel. A large, and still to improve, network of bike trails offers sceneries beyond the jammed primary streets. The holiday home Birkengrund not only offers accommodation for rent, but also bikes. They have several packages including bikes and accommodation. Guide´d tours on request.

• Water skiing - Wassersportzentrum Rügen | Am Kapellenberg 1, Zirkow From Stralsund: B96 to Bergen and then road 196 to Zirkow. From Sassnitz: L29 to Prora and then L293 to Karow and road 196 to Zirkow ☎ +49 38393 13 14 70, +49 172-155 15 10 | Opening Hours: Monday - fr 14:00-18:00. Saturday to sun: 12:00-18:00. €14 and upwards WSC Rügen offers classes in water skiing and wakeboard. You may rent per hour, week or season.

• Golf - Golf-Centrum Schloss Karnitz | Dorfstraße 11 a, Karnitz Take the B96. In Teschenhagen, take the L291 through Sehlen to Karnitz. ☎ +49 38304 824-70 The golf centre in Karnitz has two courses, 9 and 18 holes.

Halal Restaurants in Rügen

Rügen is an island, which you can tell when you walk into a restaurant. Seafood is omnipresent and usually very fresh. Try a fischbrötchen, a sliced bread roll filled with smoked (Raücherfisch) or pickled herring and vegetables. The Germans are crazy about asparagus, so during season, do not miss out. You will also find in the region products made from sea-buckthorn (sanddorn) such as fruit juice (served hot or cold), jam and flavoured ice cream. The local sea-buckthorn (sanddorn) fruit juice is best hot.

Although brewed just of the island in Stralsund, Störtebeker organic juice is readily available and well worth a few glasses.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Rügen

Rügen - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Rügen, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Rügen. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Rügen and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Rügen. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Rügen. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inRügen: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Rügen.

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Rügen, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Rügen, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Rügen, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Rügen without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Due to the island's popularity over the years, it is easy to find accommodation at all price and comfort levels. The most common accommodation is various forms of holiday apartments, a practical and affordable way to stay. If you prefer to stay in hotels or hostels and there is plenty to choose from. A double in a hotel is around €80-120/night, breakfast included. A holiday flat, a ferienwohnung, starts at around €20 p.p. and night.

Stay Safe

When walking near the cliffs, be careful near the edges as they tend to overhang the actual cliff face and are subject to collapse.

Although rare and there is a risk of coming across wild boar. Best advice is to keep your distance and treat them with respect.

Travel Next

• Stralsund, UNESCO World Heritage old town surrounded by water and the "Gateway to Rügen"
• Usedom Island ("Sunny Island") and Greifswald (university and harbour old town)

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