What to do · Stralsund and Rügen
The Königsstuhl and its walkway over the chalk cliffs
Information
- From
- €14 per person; children aged 6 to 14 €8; family €30
- Duration
- 2 h 30
- Season
- All year, daily; closed on 24 December
- Who it's for
- All ages; accessible
What it is
In north-east Rügen, Jasmund National Park drops into the Baltic in white chalk cliffs beneath a beech forest, a World Heritage Site. The Königsstuhl, the "King's Chair", is the most famous: 118 metres above the sea. The national park centre has a three-floor exhibition, a cinema and the Skywalk, a walkway that juts out over the edge and from which you see the cliff face on.
Opening times and tickets
Open all year, every day; currently from 10:00 to 17:00. It closes only on 24 December. Entry costs €14 (€8 for ages 6 to 14, €30 family). Allow two to three hours.
Getting there
You cannot arrive by car: you park in the large car park at Hagen and take shuttle bus 19 up, or take bus 23 from Sassnitz station and harbour. There are combined tickets with parking and shuttle, from €17.50. On foot, it is 3 km from Hagen and 8 km from Sassnitz along the cliff path.
Tips
- Come by the path Walk up from Sassnitz and come back by bus.
- Get the combined ticket at Hagen Parking, shuttle and entry on one ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Can you drive to the Königsstuhl?
No: you park at Hagen and take shuttle 19 up.
How much does it cost?
€14; family €30.
Are dogs allowed?
On a lead, around the site; not in the exhibition.
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