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The Rasender Roland steam train between Baabe and SellinStrubbl · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Stralsund and Rügen

The Rasender Roland steam train between Putbus and Göhren

Steam train · 1 h 15 end to end · Narrow gauge since 1895, at 30 km/h, through the resorts of south-east Rügen

Information
Duration
1 h 15
Season
All year, daily
Who it's for
All ages

What it is

The Rasender Roland, "Racing Roland", is a narrow-gauge (750 mm) steam train that has run since 1895 through south-east Rügen, at 30 km/h at most. It goes from Putbus, the prince's little white town, to Binz, Sellin, Baabe and Göhren, the resorts on the coast. It is public transport, all year and every day.

How it works

Take the ordinary train to Putbus or to Binz (the DB station) and board the Roland at Putbus or at Binz LB. About 180 days a year it also leaves from Lauterbach Mole, Putbus's harbour. Note: from 23 November to 11 December 2026 there are works and a bus replaces it.

Frequently asked questions

Does it run in winter?

Yes, all year; check the works at the end of 2026.

Where do you catch it?

At Putbus, Binz LB, Sellin, Baabe or Göhren.

With young childrenAs a family

Who runs it

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

A fish dish with purple potatoes and roasted tomatoes, served with a Störtebeker beer on a wooden table© Störtebeker Braumanufaktur

Störtebeker Braugasthaus

Restaurant · Stralsund · €€€€

What to order: a seasonal dish with the beer they recommend to go with it

To stay nearby

The hotel's brick building by the harbour© Hotel Hafenresidenz StralsundHotel

Hotel Hafenresidenz Stralsund

By the harbour · 24-hour reception · Sauna and gym · Restaurant and bar

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.