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
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany · Europe
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.
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 NationalRead 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.
Sassnitz has a population of approximately 10,779 people, making it a town in Germany.
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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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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
April to October
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