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Island off the Pomeranian coast of Germany
Photo: Felix König, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Rügen (also: Rugia) is Germany's largest island. It is situated in north eastern Germany on the southern Baltic Sea Coast, in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
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Rasender Roland
During the GDR era, the narrow-gauge railway "Rasender Roland" was an important link between Putbus and Göhren, where the steam-hauled trains provided both passenger and freight services. The railway is still a part of the local traffic system and a journey is an excellent way of transportation. There are several nice places to see along the railway, for example the hunting "lodge" (read: "castle") Granitz. You can board the train from any station along the line. Group tickets on offer.
Wanderreiten auf Rügen
Whether you are an experienced rider or a beginner, this establishment has something for everyone, for example adventure on horseback or picnic. The center has also a flat for rental.
Sanfte Reisen
The company Sanfte Reisen offers flights with a hot air balloon. Departure, time and price on request.
Tauchen Rügen
If you are into diving can rent the equipment here. If you do not know how to dive, they can teach you. Tauchen Rügen also arranges guided tours to wrecks.
Ferienheim Birkengrund
Bikes can be rented in almost every place, daily rates start as low as €5. You can get your bike delivered to your holiday appt or hotel. A large, and still to improve, network of bike trails offers sceneries beyond the jammed main roads. The holiday home Birkengrund not only offers accommodation for rent, but also bikes. They have several packages including bikes and accommodation. Guided tours on request.
Wassersportzentrum Rügen
WSC Rügen offers classes in water skiing and wakeboard. You may rent per hour, week or season.
Golf-Centrum Schloss Karnitz
The golf centre in Karnitz has two courses, 9 and 18 holes.
By car
From the A20 then B96, you can get in by car along Germany's longest bridge from Stralsund on the German mainland, or you can take the ferry from Trelleborg in southern Sweden.
By train
There is also a regional train connection from Stralsund to Sassnitz and Ostseebad Binz, some long distance trains from major German cities travel to Ostseebad Binz.
By boat
Three are one ferry to and from Sassnitz:
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