The island of Rügen offers variety
Ostseebad Sellin - magical resort with history
The most famous and popular seaside resorts of the island of Rügen are located in the southeast. These include Binz, Sellin and Göhren. All three seaside resorts are located directly on the Baltic Sea, have beautiful, long, white beaches and the characteristic seaside resort architecture.
Sellin had its heyday between 1896 and 1912. During this time, the magnificent villas in the style of the resort architecture, which still today make up the special charm
of the Baltic Sea baths. During this time, the Wilhelmstrasse was also created, a wide promenade that leads directly to the pier and a beautiful bay with a fine sandy Baltic
beach.
On Wilhelmstrasse you can admire the most
beautiful villas in Sellin. Here are most of the hotels and shops of the place. Many have beautiful terraces, from which you can admire the wonderfully picturesque architecture of the resort
architecture. The Wilhelmstrasse leads uphill towards the pier. From this point you have a wonderful view of the Baltic Sea and the much lower level pier. The ladder called stairs leads down over
99 steps. If that's too steep, take the lift to the left of the stairs.
The pier was built in 1906. Before the construction of the bridge, the bathers, who were traveling from Berlin to Szczecin at the time and were sailing to Sellin on one of the big steamboats, had
to be brought ashore by sailboats. After accidents had occurred, they decided to build a pier. The building was originally over 500 meters long. The pier has been repeatedly damaged in its long
history by storms and ice drift, twice it was even completely destroyed. After the war there was a popular dance restaurant. In the late 1970s, the bridge had to be demolished for rotting. In
1998, the elaborate new building, after the historical model of 1927, reopened. This gave the island of Rügen back one of its most beautiful sights and Sellin its landmark.
Germany's most diverse island presents itself
Rügen is Germany's most beautiful and with 926 km² also Germany's largest island.
On Rügen you will find 574 km of coastline and 63 km fine white beaches, deep blue Baltic Sea and bright white resort architecture, sophisticated seaside resorts and small fishing villages,
lovely beaches and rugged cliffs, in short: On Rügen you will find a unique wealth of variety.
The most hours of sunshine in Germany and excellent water quality make complaints to the bathing paradise. The steady light wind and numerous small harbors make Rügen a paradise for sailors. A
fantastic network of bike paths makes cyclists' hearts beat faster. And the rest can not believe on an island, so much impressed the diversity.
Even in the summer months it is possible to find a lonely place to eat freshly caught fish while watching a dramatic sunset. Or sit by the campfire on the beach and watch the day at sea.
Sports and leisure tips
sailing
swimming
The current events calendar of Sellin can be found here
