Sassnitz
Accommodation in Sassnitz
Sassnitz combines maritime impressions with nature along the high shoreline and in Jasmund National Park. When planning your trip, you can consider whether you are particularly keen to experience the chalk landscape, the harbour, historic parts of the town or the beech forest. The animal park is also a special attraction for visitors staying with children.
Experience the high shoreline and beech forest
The Hochuferweg starts in Lohme and runs for almost 12 kilometres along the high shoreline to Sassnitz. Along the way, you can take in the interplay of sea, chalk and forest.
To the north-east of the old town lies the ancient beech forest in Jasmund National Park. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012. This means that Sassnitz offers contrasting natural landscapes: the open high shoreline with sea and chalk, and the forest in the national park. This distinction can help you choose the focus of your trip.
The KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Centre features a multi-vision show and a viewing platform above the Königsstuhl, with views of the coast and the Baltic Sea. The centre also offers an exhibition for visitors of all ages. If you are interested in nature, you can include the exhibition, audiovisual presentation and views as different experiences in your travel plans.
The harbour and maritime impressions
At Sassnitz town harbour, the outer breakwater itself is a destination for a walk: it is about 1.5 kilometres long and open to pedestrians. The path leads to the green-and-white lighthouse, which has been guiding ships since 1903. The approximate length of the breakwater gives you a concrete indication when planning your visit to the harbour.
Depending on the season, boat trips depart from the town harbour along the chalk coast, to Cape Arkona or to the piers of the Baltic Sea resorts. The destinations vary considerably: you can consider a trip along the chalk coast or excursions to other places on the Baltic Sea. As services are seasonal, the time of year is a factor in your decision.
Old town, church and local history
Alt Sassnitz is a historic old town with old houses and villas, distinctive streets and squares, and views of the Baltic Sea. St John’s Church reveals another facet of Sassnitz’s architecture: completed in 1883 as a single-nave brick building in the neo-Gothic style, it has an octagonal tower built onto the side.
The Fisheries and Harbour Museum explores the origins of Sassnitz’s fishing industry and town harbour, as well as the town’s development into a fishing and seaside resort. Those interested in the town’s history will find topics here covering both fishing and the transformation of Sassnitz as a town.
A visit with children and getting around Sassnitz
Sassnitz Animal Park is situated in a 2.5-hectare woodland clearing in Jasmund National Park and offers views of the Baltic Sea. There is a water playground and a sand playground for children. This attraction combines a natural setting, views of the Baltic Sea and opportunities to play, making it appealing for a range of interests.
Sassnitz has its own municipal bus route for getting around, and you can also use the VVR regional bus routes. When looking for accommodation in Sassnitz, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: the harbour and boat trips, the high shoreline and forest, local history or a visit to the animal park. This will help you choose a location that suits the experiences you want to include in your trip.
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