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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Putbus
Spend a half‑day to explore Putbus centre, then catch a train back to your Rügen base; one day is enough.
Putbus is a small town on Rügen with a compact historic centre, a few museums and the quirky upside‑down house. All main sights are within 10 minutes walk, so a single day (or half‑day if you’re staying nearby) covers the highlights.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- January–February (cold, limited service)
- Stay
- 0–1 (day‑trip) or stay at Parkhotel 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 €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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | €2–3 |
| Beer (0.5 l) in bar | €3–5 |
| Ice cream | €2–4 |
| Museum entry (clock or puppet) | €4–6 |
| Regional train Putbus–Binz | €5–8 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- STR · Stralsund–Sassnitz Airport
- Regional flights; bus or train to Putbus about 45 min
Typical fares
- Putbus ↔ Binz (regional train)
- about €6 each way (check)
- Rasender Roland round‑trip
- ≈ €12 per person (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
Town is walkable; the Rasender Roland narrow‑gauge steam line stops at Putbus station. Bicycles can be rented locally (check availability).
See and do
Known for
- Church of Mary Magdalene
- Schlosskirche Putbus
- Upside‑down house
- Clock museum
- Puppet museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rügen coastal trail | Bike rental in Putbus, 5 km (3.1 mi) to trail startBike rental in Putbus, 3.1 mi (5 km) to trail start | ≈1 h total |
| Binz beach | Regional train from Putbus to Binz, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Putbus Parkhotel
- Central location, easy access to train station.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is this? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the train station? | Wo ist der Bahnhof?Wo ist der Bahnhof? |
| Can I have the menu, please? | Könnte ich bitte die Speisekarte haben?Könnte ich bitte die Speisekarte haben? |
| Do you speak English? | Sprechen Sie Englisch?Sprechen Sie Englisch? |
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
- Train timetables are seasonal; verify return times in summer schedule.
- Museum opening hours vary; check each site before visiting.
Putbus is low‑risk; typical small‑town concerns are traffic on narrow streets and occasional pickpocketing in tourist spots – keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Putbus yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (day‑trip) or stay at Parkhotel nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Church of Mary Magdalene
- Schlosskirche Putbus
- Upside‑down house
- Clock museum
- Puppet museum
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 – Putbus: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Putbus, revision 5240030 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240030
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/putbus). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.