Lieblingsplatz Hotel Scheelehof
Why we like it: Hotel in protected houses in Stralsund's old town, by the old harbour, with brick vaults, a spa with three saunas and a restaurant.
Duration2 nights
Best timeMay – September
Budget€220–380 pp
Getting thereDirect train from Berlin, about 3 h
The plan
The plan, hour by hour
Designed to leave Berlin on Friday afternoon and return on Sunday, from May to September. Saturday is for Rügen, with the whole day for the cliff; Sunday, for Stralsund and the Ozeaneum before the train home. No car needed: everything is done by train, bus and on foot.
Friday
- 119:30Arrival and dinner at Zum Scheele
Evening train from Berlin and dinner at the Scheelehof restaurant, in the old town, with Pomeranian cooking. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Saturday
- 19:00Train to Sassnitz
Regional train from Stralsund to Sassnitz, on Rügen. Cross the village northwards and enter the national park.
- 210:00Cliff trail
About 8 km through beech forest along the edge of the chalk cliffs, with viewpoints over the sea. About three hours.
- 313:30The Königsstuhl and the Skywalk
The walkway over the cliff and the national park exhibition. Eat at the centre's bistro, with fish from Sassnitz.
- 416:00Boat to the cliffs
Go down on bus 23 to Sassnitz and, if there is a departure, see the cliffs from the sea with Adler-Schiffe. Train back to Stralsund.
Sunday
- 19:30Stralsund old town
The Alter Markt, the town hall and St Nicholas', St Mary's and the streets that run down to the harbour.
- 211:30Ozeaneum and Gorch Fock
Three hours in the sea museum and, from April to October, the deck of the 1933 sailing ship, opposite.
- 315:30Late lunch and train
A meal at the Störtebeker Braugasthaus, open every day, or straight to the afternoon train to Berlin.
Stralsund and Rügen are three hours by train from Berlin: too much for a day, perfect for two nights. You sleep in Stralsund's old town, a Hanseatic city of Gothic brick, and from there you cross by train to Rügen to walk along the edge of the chalk cliffs to the Königsstuhl.
How do you get there?
By direct train from Berlin to Stralsund Hauptbahnhof, about three hours; from there, 15 minutes on foot to the old town. You cross to Rügen by regional train to Sassnitz, and from Sassnitz bus 23 climbs to the Königsstuhl. By car it is about 260 km on the A11 and the A20, around three hours; you go up to the Königsstuhl by shuttle from the Hagen car park.
What do you pay for and what is free?
| What | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ozeaneum | €20; children aged 4 to 16 €12 | 3 h |
| Königsstuhl and Skywalk | €14; family €30 | 2–3 h |
| Gorch Fock I, deck only | €4 | 45 min |
| Trail from Sassnitz to the Königsstuhl | Free | 3 h |
| Stralsund old town | Free | 2 h |
Where to sleep
In the old town, the Lieblingsplatz Hotel Scheelehof, in Hanseatic houses with brick vaults and a spa, which accepts pets. At the harbour, beside the Ozeaneum, the Hotel Hafenresidenz, with 24-hour reception.
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The stops, in order
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Plan the trip
Stralsund and Rügen, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Stralsund and Rügen
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How you travel
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The plan stays the same. What changes is where you sleep, how you get there and how much you spend.
Stralsund and Rügen without a car
Without a car it works well based in Stralsund: the old town and harbour are small, and Rügen is covered by regional train, bus and the steam train. The only thing that needs planning is the Königsstuhl: train to Sassnitz and bus 23, or the path on foot.
90–180 €per person per day, approximate
- Where to stayLieblingsplatz Hotel Scheelehof, in the…
- Getting aroundDirect train from Berlin, about…
- Where to eatZum Scheele, in the old…
- ServicesStralsund Hauptbahnhof
Where to stay
- Lieblingsplatz Hotel Scheelehof, in the old town
- Hotel Hafenresidenz, next to the Ozeaneum
Getting around
- Direct train from Berlin, about 3 hours
- Regional trains to Binz and Sassnitz
- Bus 23 to the Königsstuhl from Sassnitz
- Rasender Roland from Putbus to Göhren
Where to eat
- Zum Scheele, in the old town, in the evening
- Störtebeker Braugasthaus, every day
Services
- Stralsund Hauptbahnhof
- Tourismuszentrale
Fly to Berlin and take the train to Stralsund
For Stralsund and Rügen you fly to Berlin: BER airport has direct flights from Madrid, Barcelona and other Spanish cities. From Berlin there are direct trains to Stralsund in about three hours, and from there regional trains to Rügen. With a hire car at BER it is about 270 km via the A11 and the A20, around three hours.
- Getting thereBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): train…
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- Where to stayLieblingsplatz Hotel Scheelehof, in the…
- ServicesStralsund Hauptbahnhof
Getting there
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof or Gesundbrunnen and then the train to Stralsund
- Direct Berlin – Stralsund train, about 3 hours
- Hire car at BER, via the A11 and the A20
Getting around
- Regional trains from Stralsund to Binz and Sassnitz
- Bus 23 from Sassnitz to the Königsstuhl
- Rasender Roland between Putbus and Göhren
Where to stay
- Lieblingsplatz Hotel Scheelehof, in the old town
- Hotel Hafenresidenz, in the harbour
Services
- Stralsund Hauptbahnhof
- Tourismuszentrale, on the Alter Markt
Stralsund and Rügen by car
A car gives you freedom on Rügen, a large island: the Jasmund cliffs, the resorts of Binz and Sellin and Putbus are far from one another. From Berlin it is about 270 km via the A11 and the A20, around three hours. In Stralsund, leave it at the hotel or in a car park at the gates of the old town.
100–190 €per person per day, approximate
- Where to stayHotel Hafenresidenz, with electric-car chargers
- Getting aroundFor the Königsstuhl, park at…
- Where to eatStörtebeker Braugasthaus, with free parking
- ServicesHagen car park and shuttle…
Where to stay
- Hotel Hafenresidenz, with electric-car chargers
- Lieblingsplatz Hotel Scheelehof, in the old town
Getting around
- For the Königsstuhl, park at Hagen and take shuttle 19 up
- Rügen is reached over the Strelasund bridge
Where to eat
- Störtebeker Braugasthaus, with free parking
- Zum Scheele, Tuesday to Saturday evenings
Services
- Hagen car park and shuttle to the Königsstuhl
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Hotel Hafenresidenz Stralsund
Why we like it: Hotel by the harbour and the Strelasund strait, steps from the old town, with 24-hour reception, a sauna and electric-car chargers.
Services for this trip
Where to eat
Where to eat in Stralsund and Rügen
Störtebeker Braugasthaus
What to order: a seasonal dish with the beer they recommend to go with it
Zum Scheele
What to order: the regional Pomeranian cooking from the daily menu
Tips
Worth knowing first
Local tip
Bring walking boots for the trail and a windcheater: the Baltic wind blows in summer too.
We'd skip it
From November to March, if you want the boat and the sailing ship: the Gorch Fock is closed and there are hardly any trips to the cliffs. The Ozeaneum and the Königsstuhl open as usual.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Berlin to Stralsund?
About three hours by direct train.
Do I need a car?
No: train to Sassnitz, bus 23 and the trail on foot.
Can I do it with children?
Yes: they love the Ozeaneum, the Skywalk and the boat. With little ones, go up to the Königsstuhl by bus instead of the trail.
How much does it cost?
Between €220 and €380 per person with two hotel nights, train, tickets and meals.