What to do

Explore the island on your own! Here are a few tipps and hidden gems on and off the beaten paths:

Hiking & Walking

Jasmund National Park – UNESCO-protected beech forests, chalk cliffs, and the Königsstuhl lookout
Granitz Hunting Lodge – Accessible via forest paths from Binz. Great views from the tower
Zicker Alps (Zickersche Berge) – Lesser-known, wild hills with sheep and sweeping sea views

Binz Beach – White sand, iconic pier, upscale beach bars and good infrastructure
Selllin Beach - similar to Binz, but less busy
Thiessow Beach - natural and long beach, shallow water access

Rasender Roland Steam Train – Nostalgic steam-powered narrow-gauge railway that runs from Putbus by way of Binz, Sellin, and Baabe
Ozeaneum Stralsund – World-class aquarium with Baltic Sea & Arctic exhibits
Dinosaur Land Rügen (Spyker) – Outdoor dinosaur models, fun for young kids
Mini Golf Göhren - Directly at the beach with most amazing views
Skywalk Rügen - viewing platform located at the Königsstuhl in Jasmund National Park
Baumwipfelpfad im Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen in Prora - walk 1km on top of trees
Wildgehege Putbus - free deerpark located in the Schlosspark

Close to Gustow

Convivo Poseritz - regional food with Austrian flair, lunch, cafe & dinner options
Strandhaus Altefähr - regional food, laid-back atmosphere with view over Stralsund
Cafe Rügener Inselfrische - charming cafe with light lunch, Brotzeit, cakes and ice cream from the dairy farm next door
Cafe Gutshaus Kajahn - lunch, cake and dinner featuring house-made wild-game specialties
Alte Pommernkate - breakfast, lunch and cake with enclosed shop with regional produce

Seebäder Binz and Sellin

Clara & Jo Binz - regional food, lunch & dinner located at the picturesque Kleinbahnhof Binz
Freustil Binz - Michelin-starred (yet not too pricey!) lunch & dinner
MYNT Cafe - all day breakfast, lunch, dinner with kid-friendly menu and stunning sea views directly at the beach in Baabe (close to Sellin)
Monte Vino Weinbar & Tapas Binz