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Jasmund national park

2a Stubbenkammer, Sassnitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Description

The Jasmund National Park is located along the north-eastern coastline of Rügen island in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is notable for having the largest chalk cliffs in the country, some of which reach 160m above the Baltic Sea. The park also consists of beech forest and hosts a varied fauna and flora such as black alders, white-tailed eagles and kingfishers. The highlight is considered to be the Königsstuhl (meaning "king's chair").

Access & Transport

The park is about 25km from Bergen auf Rügen (the main town on the island) and 55km from Stralsund, on the mainland. The train from those towns reaches all the way to Sagard and Sassnitz, both close to the entrance. For details around accessibility, refer to the following link: https://www.nationalpark-jasmund.de/en/experience-recuperate/out-and-about-in-nature/accessibility

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with other attractions on the island such as Binzer Beach, Granitz Hunting Lodge and the Island of Hiddensee.

Meta review

Online reviews comprise a mix of comments: 1) visitors really enjoy the views and trail but point out that whilst the Victoria observation deck is possibly the nicest viewpoint, it is far from being the only worthy one and 2) the visitor centre is a "rip off" so that it is better to park close to Sassnitz and walk from there to avoid entrance fees.

Environmental & Social

Green activity and socially neutral (Rugen already has enough visitors as it is)

Conclusion

If you are on Rügen Island or generally keen on natural features, then Jasmund national park is definitely worth a detour. The park isn't very large and it is a pleasant, easy walk to the top of the cliffs. As pointed out in the Meta-review section you may want to park further and avoid paying the entrance fee.

Key positive

Dramatic chalk cliffs

Accessible by public transport

Key negative

Questionnable value and rationale of entrance fees at the visitors' center

Suitability

Partially accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, refer to the link in the "Access & Transport" section.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:1h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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