Sassnitz is a town in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It covers 46 sq km (18 sq mi) and has a population of 10,300 people (2012 estimate).

Sassnitz is located on the Jasmund peninsula, on Rügen Island. It is the base for visiting Jasmund National Park and other nature reserves in the area. The present town came about in 1906, when the village of Crampas was merged with the village of Sassnitz. It was spelled Saßnitz until 1993, when it was changed to the present spelling.

Sassnitz, Germany
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Author: Andreas Steinhoff

How to go to Sassnitz

You can take trains to Sassnitz from Bergen auf Rügen, Binz and Stralsund.

Places of Interest in Sassnitz

  1. Jasmund National Park

  2. Königstuhl

  3. Sassnitz Wildlife Park


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