The Holy Land - Rugen

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The German part of the Baltic Sea has a lot to offer. Beautiful beaches and numerous islands surrounded by wild nature attract more and more vacationers from all over Europe every year. Among the multitude of attractions that nature offers is the largest German island, Rügen, the tourist pearl of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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Welcome to Rügen!

Rügen is so crowded that in order to spend your holiday there, you must remember to book places well in advance. The island is not only an area where we can fully devote ourselves to blissful relaxation on the beach - it is also an excellent base for trips to nearby health resorts. The healing properties of iodine-saturated air have long been appreciated by patients who came here to regain strength from both Germany and other countries. Rügen is separated from the mainland by the narrow Strelasund Strait. In 1936, the Rügendamm railway and road bridge was built, and since 2007, you can also get to Rügen via a three-lane viaduct intended exclusively for car traffic - a bridge called Rügenbrücke, 2,830 meters long, one of the longest in Central Europe.

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Thanks to its varied coastline, interspersed with sandy beaches, cliffs, islets and countless lagoons, the island is a perfect place for a holiday in Germany . Tourists visiting Rügen enjoy the opportunity to see neighboring islands, including the beautiful Polish-German island of Usedom, with wide beaches, a long coastline and a large number of smaller and larger lakes. What distinguishes Rügen is its well-developed network of bicycle paths. Ecology in this region comes first. Kilometers of marked paths provide many hours of active recreation among the lush forests of the Świętowit region. Until the 12th century, Rügen was a place of worship of this pagan deity.

Rügen resorts

The interest of tourists from Germany and abroad in the island resulted in a rapid increase in the number of holiday resorts and the expansion of their offer. The most frequently visited town is Bizn , located in the eastern part of Rügen. It is famous for its thermal brine pools and the Mole Festival, the culmination of which is a spectacular fireworks display. During your holiday you can also visit Sellin . Its pier, almost 400 meters long, and numerous atmospheric restaurants and bars will allow tourists to enjoy their holidays on Rügen . About 16 km from Binz there is another charming point worth paying more attention to - Thiessow . Literally translated, its name means "the place where yew trees grow", and the town itself is a perfect place to rest after a day of exploring the island's attractions (including from the seat of a bicycle). At regularly organized festivals, visitors have the opportunity to try local specialties and learn about regional handicrafts.

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Camping in Thiessow

In addition to the picturesque scenery and festivals, Thiessow also provides tourists with the opportunity to relax. Vacationers will find accommodation at Campingplatz Thiessow , approximately 150 meters from the beach. The facility offers guests over 300 pitches for campers, caravans and tents. In addition, it has a section dedicated to naturists. It has excellent sanitary facilities, including showers adapted to the needs of disabled people, as well as fully equipped laundry and drying rooms. After lying on the beach all day or exploring the island by bike (there is a bike rental on site), you can relax at a musical evening, use the barbecue area or go to one of the nearby restaurants serving local dishes. There is a playground for the youngest guests, and older children and adults can play, among others. playing ping pong or volleyball. They can also take advantage of the offer of sightseeing trips organized by local animators. The campsite is pet-friendly.

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Ken.G
Ken.G

A writer by profession, a passion of a cat. One day he will see what is behind the Urals - good to Vladivostok. So far, when he can, he enjoys the sun of the countries of southern Europe. And it's also fun;)

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