Binz

Travel Guide

Granitz Hunting Lodge showing heritage architecture
Granitz Hunting Lodge showing views and landscape views
Granitz Hunting Lodge featuring interior views
Ostseebad Binz which includes street scenes and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Ostseebad Binz which includes general coastal views, street scenes and cuddly or friendly animals

Enjoy total relaxation in this Victorian-era Baltic Sea resort town, where local residents praise the healing properties of its air and water.

Ostseebad Binz, literally “Baltic Sea Spa,” has been a beloved tourist destination since the 19th century, when the local craze for swimming in the sea began. Once a sleepy fishing village, the town quickly transformed into a hub for Germany’s smart set, who began building its now-renowned resort architecture. Appreciate today’s relaxed atmosphere. Experience the old glamor at famed resorts such as the art nouveau Kurhaus.

Stroll leisurely along the sand of Binz Beach or rent a wicker chair to sit and watch the water glittering in the sun. Amble along the boardwalk observing stately white Victorian-era resort architecture.

Sit beside the bay or the sea for the afternoon with a fish sandwich and a book.

In the MuseumOstseebadBinz inside the tourism information center view old photographs and swimsuits from Binz’s early days.

Explore Binz on the Raging Roland, a famous narrow-gauge railway that takes visitors between beaches. Cycle through the nearby national park. Visit the Granitz Hunting Lodge, a former royal retreat whose central tower has a high vantage point.

Outside town, explore recent history in the massive Prora complex, once the headquarters of the People’s Police. Look at decorative objects and artifacts from the former German Democratic Republic in the NVA Museum and admire the enormous collection of vintage cars and steam engines at the Railway and Technical Museum.

Watch the sunset from Binz’s 400-yard (370-meter) pier, with panoramic views of the town and natural surroundings. Join a boat here for a tour of the chalk cliffs that stand bright white against the sea.

Drive to Ostseebad Binz from the closest international airport in Hamburg in 4 hours or take the train from Rostock in 2 hours. Rostock offers rail connections to other German and Baltic locations. Alternatively, take a car ferry from Malmö, Sweden in 5 hours.

Binz may be cold outside in summer but is often sunnier than other parts of Northern Europe.

Dorint Seehotel Binz-Therme Binz/Rügen
Dorint Seehotel Binz-Therme Binz/Rügen
Strandpromenade 76, Binz, MV
$235 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$259 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Binz. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (331 reviews)
Spa like getaway!
"Loved the thermal swimming pools, proximity to the beach, and the excellent breakfast buffet with freshly cooked food, if desired. The room was a very generous size."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022

Dorint Seehotel Binz-Therme Binz/Rügen
IFA Rügen Hotel & Ferienpark
IFA Rügen Hotel & Ferienpark
3.5 out of 5
Strandpromenade 74, Binz, MV
$175 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$196 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Binz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (648 reviews)
Great hotel in very good location
"The hotel has a great location. You can get by foot to the town centre in about 15 minutes and the beaches around the hotel are way less crowded than in other parts. There is also a bus station close by that will get you to Binz station as well as surrounding towns and the Rasender Roland. The hotel ..."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

IFA Rügen Hotel & Ferienpark
Rugard Thermal Strandhotel
Rugard Thermal Strandhotel
4.5 out of 5
Strandpromenade 62, Binz, MV
$160 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$179 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Binz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Binz Beach and Sellin Pier are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (436 reviews)
"Impressed with the hotel’s professional staff who were consistently helpful. Two staff members - Ella at the front desk and Artigas in the restaurant provided exceptional service. Each went out of their way to make my stay pleasant. They both speak excellent English which helped since my German is ..."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

Rugard Thermal Strandhotel
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Mariandl am Meer
Mariandl am Meer
Nordstrand 400, Binz, MV
Book a stay at this spa condo in Binz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Binz Beach and Port of Sassnitz are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
"Fantastiskt ställe ren och snyggt. Historiskt intressant. Finns mycket att se och göra. Det enda minuset är att personalen är dålig på engelska. Svårt att göra sig förstådd om man inte kan tyska. Sen blev vi otrevligt bemötta när vi bokade av en middagsresevering som vi bokade 2 timmar tidigare. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Mariandl am Meer
Villa Oestereich
Villa Oestereich
Putbuser Straße 19, Binz
Stay at this apartment in Binz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Binz Beach and Sellin Pier are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
"Hier kann man entspannt Erholung finden. Es wurde an alles gedacht, freundlicher Willkommensgruß mit einer reichlichen Getränkeauswahl erwarteten uns in der Villa Österreich. Die Unterkunft liegt in ruhiger und direkter Lage an einem kleinen Kurpark und ist nur ein paar Gehminuten von der Binzer ..."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Villa Oestereich
Villa am Park
Villa am Park
Putbuser Straße 19, Binz
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Binz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Binz Beach and Sellin Pier are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Wunderschön eingerichtet Wohnung, allerdings ohne Balkon."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Villa am Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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