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Sassnitz

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany · Europe

About Sassnitz

Sassnitz is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sagard, 5km from Rügen Chalk Cliffs (Jasmund National Park).

Sassnitz is a town located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. With a population of 10,779, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sassnitz sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sassnitz to your route.

About Sassnitz

Sassnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈzasnɪts] , before 1993 in German: Saßnitz) is a town on the Jasmund peninsula, Rügen Island, in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The population as of 2012 was 9,498. Sassnitz is a well-known seaside resort and port town, and is a gateway to the nearby Jasmund National

Read more Park with its unique chalk cliffs. The decommissioned British submarine HMS Otus was purchased by a German entrepreneur and towed to Sassnitz to be a floating museum. The Sassnitz area is most popular for its famous chalk rocks (Kreidefelsen), which inspired artists like Caspar David Friedrich.

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Sassnitz is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 54.5157 latitude, 13.6445 longitude.

What is the population of Sassnitz?

Sassnitz has a population of approximately 10,779 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
10,779
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
54.5157, 13.6445

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Sassnitz

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Rügen Chalk Cliffs (Jasmund National Park)

Dramatic white chalk cliffs plunging into the Baltic Sea, immortalised by Caspar David Friedrich and protected within Germany's smallest national park.

5 km · about 10 min drive

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sassnitz.

Sagard

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 2,859

Glowe

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 1,015

Ostseebad Binz

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 5,531

Sellin

🇩🇪 Germany

16 km awayPop. 2,358

Bergen auf Rügen

🇩🇪 Germany

17 km away

Ostseebad Göhren

🇩🇪 Germany

20 km away

Putbus

🇩🇪 Germany

21 km awayPop. 4,803

Sehlen

🇩🇪 Germany

22 km awayPop. 1,002

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