🏝️ Rügen
Island in the Baltic Sea, northeastern Germany, known for chalk cliffs and nature reserves
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, Germany
- Area: Approximately 926 square kilometres
- Chalk cliffs: Up to 118 metres high at Königsstuhl
- Protected areas: Jasmund and Granitz national parks
Rügen is an island in the Baltic Sea off the coast of northeastern Germany that is notable for its distinctive white chalk cliffs and diverse ecosystems. The island covers approximately 926 square kilometres and is the largest island in Germany. As of 2026, Rügen remains a major destination for nature tourism, with significant portions of the island designated as protected national parks and nature reserves. The chalk formations, shaped by glacial activity during the last ice age, continue to ...