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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Binz
Ostseebad Binz
Spend 2 days in Binz: beach morning, Granitz Hunting Lodge afternoon, Prora sand‑sculpture show evening; all within walking distance of the station.
Binz is a compact seaside resort on Rügen. A full day covers the main beach and the historic Granitz lodge; a second day lets you explore Prora’s sand sculptures and nearby villages. Walking, bike or local bus connect everything, so two nights are enough for a relaxed visit.
- Country
- Germany
- Local name
- Ostseebad Binz
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (warm beach weather, festivals)
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, limited train service)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | €2–3 |
| Fish sandwich (Fischbrötchen) | €4–6 |
| Beach chair rental (hour) | €2–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- STR · Stralsund–Barth Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Binz station → Binz promenade (walk)
- 0 € – 5 min
- Rügen‑BäderBahn round‑trip
- ≈€12 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town centre is walkable; bike rentals are common on the promenade. Rügen‑BäderBahn narrow‑gauge steam railway links Binz to Sellin and Göhren; regional buses run to Sassnitz and Putbus.
See and do
Known for
- Fine sandy beach
- Granitz Hunting Lodge
- Prora sand‑sculpture festival
- Resort architecture
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sassnitz | Regional bus from Binz station, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Sellin | Rügen‑BäderBahn steam railway, 15 min | ≈30 min |
| Göhren | Rügen‑BäderBahn, 20 min | ≈35 min |
| Putbus | Regional bus, about 40 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Dünen Park
- Holiday apartments, walking distance to beach, family‑friendly.
- Loev Hotel
- Central on Hauptstraße, easy access to promenade.
- Dorint Strandhotel Binz
- On the promenade, rooms from €100/night, spa facilities.
Language
German is the language, with strong regional accents (Bavarian, Swabian, Saxon) that even Germans joke about. English is widely spoken in cities, hotels and by younger people; older people, rural areas and the former East speak less. A few words of German — Hallo, Danke, Bitte, Entschuldigung — make service friendlier.
- Use 'Sie' (formal you) with adults you do not know; 'du' is for friends, children and younger people in casual settings.
- 'Bitte' means please, you're welcome and 'go ahead'; 'Bitte?' also means 'pardon?'.
- Signs you meet on day one: Ausgang (exit), Eingang (entrance), Gleis (platform), Abfahrt (departure), Kasse (till).
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- ICE/IC trains stop at Binz station mainly in summer; off‑season service may be limited (check timetable).
- Beach sections: family area no dogs, separate dog‑allowed and nudist zones; respect signage.
Binz is a safe resort town; main risks are summer sun exposure and occasional pickpocketing on crowded beaches – keep valuables secured.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Binz yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Fine sandy beach
- Granitz Hunting Lodge
- Prora sand‑sculpture festival
- Resort architecture
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Binz: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Binz, revision 5244636 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244636
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/binz). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.