Cape Arkona
Cape Arkona lies one kilometre east of the northernmost point of the island of Rügen. It consists of a 45-metre-high chalk cliff coast, connected to the shore by two stairways. Cape Arkona is best known for the Jaromarsburg, a Slavic sanctuary that was destroyed in the 12th century. Since then, around two-thirds of its remains have fallen into the sea. Other attractions include the two lighthouses at Cape Arkona. The older one, built in 1828 and the second-oldest lighthouse on the Baltic Sea, was constructed of brick to a design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. In 1905, it was superseded by the 35-metre-high lighthouse that is still in operation today. The third tower, a naval signal tower, remained in operation until 1945. All three towers are open to visitors and offer incomparable panoramic views, reaching as far as the Danish island of Møn in good weather. Schinkel’s tower is a popular venue for weddings.
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The nearby fishing village of Vitt nestles in a ravine in the steep coast and is a protected historic site. Its houses have been carefully restored, offering an authentic glimpse into the past. The small harbour offers trips around Cape Arkona in fishing boats. With its distinctive village character, unique hillside location and, not least, its unusual octagonal chapel, Vitt is an exceptional destination on the Baltic coast of the island of Rügen.
The small village of Putgarten provides access to Cape Arkona and the fishing village of Vitt. Visitors must leave their cars in the large car park at the entrance to the village. Cape Arkona and Vitt are closed to through traffic and can be reached by visitor train, horse-drawn carriage or on foot.
