Altefähr: Hotels and Accommodations

Altefähr is located in the south of the island of Rügen on the Strelasund. From here, there are direct views of the skyline of Stralsund; the Strelasund is also home to a well-maintained beach.

Geographical Location

Altefähr is connected to Stralsund via the Rügendamm causeway and the Rügen Bridge. Dänholm and Bessiner Haken are located nearby. Liebitz and Bock are situated in the surrounding area.

Coast and Landscape

Altefähr is associated with sailing trips around Rügen. Mönchstein and Schwedenschanze are located in the wider regional area.

Culture and History

The village church of St. Nicholas is a Gothic church. Parts of the building date from the 15th century, and the altar was added in 1746. Thatched-roof houses contribute to the local architectural character; these include the old vicarage on Bahnhofstraße.

Altefähr is also associated with a long history as a ferry port. The town is said to have served as a ferry port since around 1200 and is mentioned indirectly in a document from 1240.

Routes and Excursion Destinations

The Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route, also known as D-Route 2, follows the German Baltic Sea coast between the Danish and Polish borders. On Rügen, the main long-distance hiking trail runs from Cape Arkona to Altefähr railway station on the Strelasund.

The Stralsund Zoo is located in the area surrounding Altefähr. The Grimmen Zoo is situated in the wider regional area.

Other places include Gingst, Kluis, Rambin, Dreschvitz, Trent, Samtens, Schaprode and Neuenkirchen.

For the higher-level travel overview: Amt West-Rügen.