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Sellin
Sellin is a half-day stop on Rügen for its pier and beach; one night if you want a relaxed seaside evening. Not a base for the whole island.
Sellin is a Baltic resort town on Rügen known for its long pier, sandy beach and late-19th-century resort architecture. The main draw is the pier and the steep coast, best seen in a few hours. Most visitors combine it with Binz or Sassnitz.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed)
- Airports
- HRO · SXF
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sellin110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sellin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetySellin is very safe.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHRO Rostock–Laage (About 2 h by car or train).
- Getting aroundSellin is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4.00 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealFish sandwich (Fischbrötchen)€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L draught)€3.50–5.00 (≈ US$5–6)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HRO Rostock–Laage (About 2 h by car or train) · SXF Berlin Brandenburg (About 3.5 h by train via Berlin and Stralsund)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sellin: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Sellin is walkable. The Rasender Roland narrow-gauge railway connects Sellin to Binz, Putbus and Göhren. Buses run to Sassnitz and Bergen.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Rasender Roland railway, about 15 min
Larger resort with a longer pier and more dining.
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus 20 or car, about 20 min
Chalk cliffs, harbour and ferry to Sweden.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus via Putbus and Altenkirchen, about 1 h
Lighthouse and cliff views; a full half-day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Rasender Roland to Binz, then walk or bus, about 30 min
The Nazi-era 'Colossus' complex; check opening hours of the documentation centre.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sellin centre
Near the pier and restaurants; most hotels and holiday apartments here.
Granitz area
Closer to the hunting lodge; quieter, a 20-min walk to the pier.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Rasender Roland day ticket2 × €15 | €30 |
| Granitz Hunting Lodge entry2 × €8 | €16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €37 |
| Trip total≈ €202 per person per day, bed included | €403≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to Rügen excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4.00 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Fish sandwich (Fischbrötchen) | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Beer (0.5 L draught) | €3.50–5.00 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Ice cream (one scoop) | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Rasender Roland single ride | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Parking (day) | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The pier may close in strong wind or storms; check the local weather.
- Parking is limited in summer; arrive early or use the train.
- Many restaurants close by 21:00 outside summer.Many restaurants close by 9:00 PM outside summer.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The nearest major consulates are in Berlin (about 3.5 h by train).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sellin Ost → Binz, Rasender Roland: about €5–8 (≈ US$6–10), 15 min
- Sellin → Sassnitz, bus 20: about €3–5 (≈ US$4–6), 20 min
- Sellin → Stralsund, train: about €12–18 (≈ US$14–25), 1 h
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-kuh)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much does it cost? (vee feel koss-tet dahs)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (voh ist dee toy-let-uh)
- Einen Kaffee, bitte — A coffee, please (eye-nen kah-fay, bit-uh)
- Sprechen Sie Englisch? — Do you speak English? (shpreh-shen zee eng-lish)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sellin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours (pier, Granitz Hunting Lodge, amber museum).
- Eat pages with last orders and seasonal closures.
- Rasender Roland timetable fixture for summer/winter.
- Parking and ferry connections to Binz and Sassnitz.
Sources
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