LOCATION
The sea resort of Binz is located on Rügen Island in the north eastern part of Germany in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, at the the bay of the Prorer Wieck and between the Jasmund peninsula, the biosphere reserve southeast Rügen, Granitz and the heathland. Binz and its neighbouring villages – the hunting lodge Granitz and Prora – currently have a combined population of 5,887.
SCENIC CHARACTER
Binz is the largest seaside resort on the island and is home to a 5km-long beach. The town has developed from a small fishing village into an important tourist seaside resort. It is a great base for tourists with its numerous hotels, holiday homes, fine restaurants and cafes. This Baltic coastal town enjoys a charming symbiosis of traditional seaside resort with a varied natural landscape and numerous sightseeing attractions. At 700 years old, this town has many picturesque villas, a lively promenade, a pier and buildings from the period of spa architecture.
ATTRACTIONS
Besides the main attraction – the broad, fine sand beach free of any stones – there is a variety of sightseeing opportunities and activities available in Binz. Most well-known is the so-called “resort architecture” which is characteristic of spas on the German Baltic coast. Furthermore there is an art mile, the hunting lodge in Granitz and the Galileo World of Knowledge, which is particularly exciting for children. Another historical sight is Prora, a monumental 2.5 km- long building that shows the history of national socialism and the GDR period that followed. The Prora Documentation Centre, the “KulturKunststatt” and the Railway & Technology Museum are located here. There is also a treetop path with a magnificent view over the entire region. Binz hosts a large number of cultural and sporting events every year, such as the “Störtebeker” Festival (very close to Binz), summer concerts, the IronMan of Rugia, the Baltic Sea swimming contest and the national beach volleyball championships. There are also many hiking and cycling routes around Binz; several playgrounds and adventure areas focus on children.
