How to get there
| Option | Journey time stated | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| ICE or intercity to Bergen auf Rügen | about 3h07 | without a change on the March 2026 snapshot |
| Train to Binz | about 3h45 to 4h18 | depending on source and day, with or without a change |
| Regional train with changes | about 3h42 | two changes on one of the listings |
Rügen is linked to the mainland by the Strelasund crossing. On the island, Binz is the largest resort; some trains end at Bergen, not Binz.
Where to stay
Hotel pick: Hotel Bernstein (Sellin, Booking score 9.2 from 1,573 reviews, from €125 read 30 October 2026): in Sellin, the resort with the famous pier. Limit: Sellin is several kilometres from Binz.
Hotel pick: LOEV - VELA Hotels (Binz, score 9.1 from 1,584 reviews, from €144): a good balance of price and score in Binz. Limit: the facilities should be confirmed on the hotel's site.
Hotel pick: Hotel Esplanade & Aparthotel Rialto (Binz, score 8.4 from 1,080 reviews, from €131): a more affordable Binz address. Limit: the lowest score of the group.
What you will see
Jasmund National Park holds the chalk cliffs, of which the Königsstuhl rises 118 m. Cape Arkona has two lighthouses, and the island of Hiddensee is car-free. The Prora complex is the former holiday camp. For a Baltic cruise stop see Warnemünde; for other trips, day trips from Berlin.
