Binz Pier (Seebrücke Binz)

The Baltic Sea resort of Binz is the seaside resort on Rügen par excellence. It is known for its sophisticated villas and resort architecture. A fine Baltic Sea beach awaits you here and you can swim wonderfully here - so it is naturally busy here even in summer. The Adler ships dock at the pier and you can go on great boat trips from here. But you can also go on very nice tours on foot from Binz: e.g. along the high shore path to Sellin or to Prora. When Rügen is in hibernation in winter, Binz is one of the few places on Rügen where there is something going on all year round.

Where white villas, green forests and blue skies meet the vastness of the rushing Baltic Sea and a wide beach full of colourful beach chairs, the heart of the island of Rügen beats: The Baltic Sea resort of Binz is the largest holiday resort on the island and, thanks to its numerous leisure and recreational opportunities, the top excursion destination for many Rügen holidaymakers at any time of year. The Baltic Sea resort has held its title since 1885 and has always been the perfect holiday destination for everyone who loves nature, the beach and relaxation as much as enjoying and strolling between the sea and the historic ambience. ruegen.de/ueber-ruegen/inselorte/diegranitzaufruegen/ostseebad-binz

On July 28, 1912, a tragedy happened on the pier in Binz. More than 1,000 people gathered on the 560-metre-long pier in anticipation of the steamer Prince Wilhelm. The bridge could not bear such a weight and the last span of it collapsed. More than 100 people fell into the sea. 16 people, including two children, could not be saved. Soldier Richard Römer, who saved 12 people from this disaster, is considered the "Father of the DLRG"