Holiday in Jasmund National Park

What makes Jasmund National Park special as a destination?

Jasmund National Park on the island of Rügen is Germany's smallest national park, covering only 30 square kilometers, but it contains one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the country within its compact area. The famous chalk cliffs rise up to 118 meters above the Baltic Sea and shine bright white against the deep blue of the ocean — a sight immortalized by Caspar David Friedrich in his famous painting. The Königstuhl is the highest and most famous chalk cliff and offers a dramatic view of the Baltic coast from the National Park Center. The Victoria viewpoint, just a few hundred meters away, provides an even more impressive view of the Königstuhl itself. A descent of 118 steps leads to the beach, where the immense dimensions of the white cliffs become truly palpable. Behind the chalk cliffs lies one of Europe's most valuable beech forests. The ancient, gnarled European beeches of the Stubnitz forest have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Ancient Beech Forests of Germany" since 2011. Moss-covered roots, boulders, and the silence of the forest create a fairy-tale atmosphere. The Hochuferweg trail stretches about 12 kilometers from Sassnitz to the Königstuhl and is considered one of the most beautiful coastal hikes in Germany. Rare species of orchids, sea eagles, and peregrine falcons find habitat in the national park. Jasmund combines the drama of the steep coast with the tranquility of ancient beech forests for an unforgettable natural experience.