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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Kap Arkona
Spend a half‑day walking the cliffs and lighthouses at Kap Arkona; add a night in Putgarten if you want a beach stay.
Kap Arkona is the northern tip of Rügen, an open‑air museum of cliffs, three lighthouses and historic villages. A few hours cover the main sights; a night lets you enjoy sunset walks and the small restaurants.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Avoid
- Oct–Mar (cool, limited services)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Parking fee at Putgarten | €4 |
| Fish dish at Zum Goldenen Anker (Vitt) | €10–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- STR · Stralsund–Sassnitz Airport
- about 45 km (28 mi) by carabout 28 mi (45 km) by car
Typical fares
- Parking at Putgarten
- €4 per car (check)
- Train‑bus between villages
- ≈ €2–3 per ride (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the cliff path, cycle on the side trail, or use the motor‑train‑bus and horse‑drawn carts between Putgarten, Arkona and Vitt.
See and do
Known for
- Three lighthouses
- Cliff‑edge views
- Jaromarsburg Slavic hill fort (closed)
- Vitt thatched cottages
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jasmund National Park | Bus from Putgarten to Sassnitz (≈30 min), then regional train to Jasmund station (≈15 min) | ≈1 h total |
| Sassnitz | Bus from Putgarten to Sassnitz (≈30 min) | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Hotel & Restaurant Zum Kap Arkona
- Holiday apartments in Putgarten; good for one night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does this cost? | Wie viel kostet das?vee fee leet kostet dah |
| Where is the restroom? | Wo ist die Toilette?voh ist dee toilet-uh |
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
- Jaromarsburg hill fort is closed due to landslide risk.
- Roads near the path are busy with local traffic and a tractor‑train.
- Car‑park fee €4 at Putgarten.
Generally safe; watch for busy local roads near the cliff path and keep an eye on changing weather.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kap Arkona yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Three lighthouses
- Cliff‑edge views
- Jaromarsburg Slavic hill fort (closed)
- Vitt thatched cottages
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Kap Arkona, revision 5268536 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5268536
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kap-arkona). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.