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Binz, Germany

Binz is the largest seaside resort city on the German island of Rügen.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

History

Binz is the largest seaside resort city on the German island of Rügen.

Restaurants & places to go

Gaststätte zur Mücke
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 30 Proraer Chaussee, Ostseebad Binz, 18609 · gaststaette-zur-muecke-binz.de
Indoor
Meer Katze
Seafood, Meat, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 304 Südstrand, Ostseebad Binz, 18609 · meerkatze-prora.de
Indoor
Pizzeria Napoli
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · pizzeria-napoli-prora.de
Indoor
Strandgut Lietzow
Pizza, German, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · strandgut-lietzow.de
Indoor
Mariandl Restaurant
Bavarian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-11:00, Tu-Sa 17:30-21:00 · mariandl-am-meer.de
Indoor
Schlossrestaurant & Café
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00+ · schlosshotel-ralswiek.de
Indoor
Konditorei und Bäckerei Peters
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access · 19b Neu Mukran, Sassnitz, 18546 · baeckerei-peters.de
Indoor
Bäckerei Peters
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 55 Dollahner Straße, Binz, 18609 · baeckerei-peters.de
Indoor

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Airports

Rügen Airport (GTI) 18 km to the centre
Dreschvitz, MV, DE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Peenemünde Airport (PEF) 29 km to the centre
Peenemünde, MV, DE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ostseebad Binz
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Sellin
Ferry terminal · 6.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Fähre Flipper
Ferry terminal · 7.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Göhren
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Outdoor
Sellin - Binz
Ferry route
Outdoor
Sassnitz - Binz
Ferry route
Outdoor
Binz - Sassnitz
Ferry route
Outdoor
Sassnitz - Sellin
Ferry route
Outdoor
Fähre Moritzdorf (Ruderfähre)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Baabe - Sellin
Ferry route
Outdoor
Baabe - Lauterbach
Ferry route
Outdoor
Sellin - Göhren
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Binz, Germany
Binz, Germany
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Binz, Germany — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ostseebad Binz, 0.8 km); routes include Sellin - Binz, Sassnitz - Binz, Binz - Sassnitz.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Binz, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Deutsche Bahn
National rail
Rennsteigbahn GmbH & Co. KG
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

FlixBus
Intercity coach