Rügen Guide
Rügen Guide
The beaches around Baabe, where to eat and drink, how to get there and where to park – collected for your holiday on Mönchgut. Every page says where the information comes from and when it was checked, with no invented ratings, opening hours or prices.
Information checked: September 2026. Local details such as opening hours, prices, timetables and regulations change – please check them with the linked source before your visit.
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What is the Rügen Guide?
It is the travel-guide section of this website: the beaches of Baabe, Sellin and Göhren, eating and drinking in Baabe, getting around Mönchgut, parking and practical tips for days out.
It belongs to Ferienwohnung Helene in Baabe and is not a second website. Each page names its sources and carries a date.
Where is Baabe on Rügen?
Baabe is a seaside resort on the south-east coast of Rügen, on the Mönchgut peninsula between Sellin and Göhren.
Sellin, Göhren and Binz are all quickly reached from Baabe; the chalk coast in the north of the island takes a full day.
Where does the information come from?
From publicly accessible, verifiable sources: the Ostseebad Baabe website, the Rügensche Bäderbahn, the biosphere reserve South-East Rügen and the region's tourism portals.
Local details such as opening hours, timetables and regulations carry a date and link to the source. Please check them again before your visit.
Beaches
Sand, shallow water and where to swim on the Baltic side of the peninsula.
BeachesBaabe beachBaabe beach: fine sand, a shallow entry into the water, several access points through the dunes and beach chair hire – and why it suits families.Read onBeachesSellin beachSellin beach: a wide fine-sand beach with the pier as its landmark and spa architecture along the promenade – and how to get there from Baabe.Read onBeachesBeaches of GöhrenThe beaches of Göhren: north beach on the open Baltic Sea and south beach on the Greifswalder Bodden – with the Nordperd as a viewpoint and walks from Baabe.Read onBeachesBeaches of MönchgutBeaches on Mönchgut: Baltic beaches at Baabe and Göhren, plus Bodden shores with reeds – which stretches are good for swimming and which are not.Read onBeachesTypes of beachesThe types of coastline on Rügen compared: fine sandy beaches between Baabe and Binz, chalk and cliff coasts on Jasmund, and the shallow Bodden shores on Mönchgut.Read on
Beach days & practicalities
Walking the coast, bringing a dog and what to know before a day by the water.
WalkingBeach walk to GöhrenThe coastal walk from Baabe to Göhren: along the promenade and beach, back through the Baaber Heide – with duration, route and practical notes.Read onWith a dogBaabe with a dogA holiday with a dog in Baabe: the dog beach between beach access 6 and 8, the year-round lead rule and the dune rules – based on the resort's own information.Read on
Eating & drinking
Restaurants, fish, cafés and bars in the seaside resort of Baabe.
Eating & drinkingRestaurants in BaabeWhich restaurants, cafés and fish snack bars there are in the seaside resort of Baabe, where they are and how to reach them from Ferienwohnung Helene.Read onEating & drinkingFish in BaabeWhere to find fish and fish rolls in Baabe: snack bars close to the beach and restaurants with fish dishes in the seaside resort on Rügen.Read onEating & drinkingCafés & breakfastCafés in Baabe for coffee, cake and breakfast – with addresses, a map and tips for the morning in the seaside resort on Rügen.Read onEating & drinkingIce cream in BaabeWhere to get ice cream in Baabe: ice cream cafés on the beach promenade and in the village centre of the seaside resort on Rügen.Read onEating & drinkingEating on a budgetWhere to eat cheaply in Baabe: snack bars, fish rolls and self-catering in the apartment – with addresses in the seaside resort.Read onEating & drinkingRestaurants on StrandstraßeEating and drinking on Strandstraße in Baabe: restaurants, cafés, bars and ice cream cafés on the way from the village centre to the beach.Read onEvenings & cultureBars & evenings outBars and cocktail bars on Strandstraße in Baabe, plus culture in the evening: Kabarett Lachmöwe, the Haus des Gastes and concerts on the Kurbühne.Read on
Exploring Rügen
The resort of Baabe, the island's destinations and a day trip to the mainland.
BeachesBeaches on RügenBeaches on Rügen: Baabe, Sellin, Göhren and Binz, the beaches of Mönchgut, family beaches and dog beaches – with locations and what makes each one special.Read onRainy daysRügen when it rainsRügen in the rain: museums, exhibitions, indoor attractions and ideas for families in bad weather – all easy to reach from Baabe.Read onSunny daysRügen in the sunRügen in good weather: beach, cycle tours, walks and boat trips – the best days out for sunny days, starting from Baabe.Read onFamilyRügen with childrenRügen with children: beaches, days out, ideas for rainy days and practical tips for a family holiday in the seaside resort of Baabe.Read onQuiet cornersQuiet corners of RügenQuiet places on Rügen away from the crowds: Mönchgut, the bodden shores, the Baaber Heide and the villages of the peninsula – honest recommendations without exaggeration.Read onBudgetRügen on a budgetRügen on a small budget: free days out, the low season, using public transport and money-saving tips for a holiday in the seaside resort of Baabe.Read onDay tripGranitz Hunting LodgeGranitz Hunting Lodge in the beech forest near Binz: the history, the view from the central tower, walks through the Granitz and how to get there from Baabe by bike, train or car.Read onDay tripPutbusPutbus, the White Town of Rügen: the classicist ensemble, the landscape park, the theatre and the terminus of the Rasender Roland – with the journey from Baabe.Read onDay tripProraProra on the Prorer Wiek: the history of the complex that was begun and never finished, the documentation centre, the long beach and the journey from Baabe.Read onDay tripChalk coast and JasmundThe chalk coast in Jasmund National Park with the Königsstuhl, beech forest and viewpoints: what to expect from Baabe and what to plan for.Read onDay tripStralsundStralsund as a day trip from Baabe: the UNESCO old town, the harbour island, the Ozeaneum and the German Oceanographic Museum – with the route over the Rügendamm.Read onDay tripThiessowThiessow at the southern tip of Mönchgut: the pilot tower, the harbour on the Bodden, quiet shorelines and the journey from Baabe by bike, bus or boat.Read onDay tripLobbe and GagerThe Bodden shore at Lobbe and Gager on Mönchgut: belts of reed, small harbours, quiet paths and fishing spots – with the journey from Baabe.Read onNatureSoutheast Rügen Biosphere ReserveThe Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve: the protected area on Mönchgut, in the Granitz and on Vilm, the landscape, the rules and how to experience it from Baabe.Read onSeasonsRügen in autumnRügen in autumn: empty beaches, the Baaber Heide with berries and mushrooms, migrating birds, culture for rainy days – and what stays open in the low season.Read onSeasonsRügen in winterRügen in winter: empty beaches, quiet paths, museums open all year and the national park centre – and what stays closed in the low season.Read onSeasonsRügen in springRügen in spring: coastal woodland coming into leaf, bird migration, the start of the Bäderbahn and boat season – and why spring is the best time for cycling.Read onDiscover BaabeBaabe on RügenThe seaside resort of Baabe on the Mönchgut peninsula: the Baltic beach and promenade, the Kurpark with the Haus des Gastes, the Strandstraße with its shops, the Baaber Heide and the Baaber Bollwerk.Read onDay tripsThings to do on RügenThe main destinations on Rügen from Baabe: Sellin, Göhren, Binz, Mönchgut, Putbus, Sassnitz, Prora, Kap Arkona, the Königsstuhl and Granitz Hunting Lodge – with how to get there.Read on
Where to stay & the area
Hotels, guesthouses and holiday apartments in Baabe, Sellin and Göhren.
AccommodationWhere to stay in BaabeWhich types of accommodation Baabe has: hotels, guesthouses, aparthotels, holiday apartments and holiday homes – described factually, with location and website.Read onAccommodationWhere to stay in SellinAccommodation in the seaside resort of Sellin: hotels, guesthouses, holiday apartments and holiday homes – with a description of the locations and a note on the official accommodation directory.Read onAccommodationWhere to stay in GöhrenAccommodation in the seaside resort of Göhren: hotels, guesthouses and holiday apartments on the north and south beaches – with a note on the official accommodation directory.Read onAccommodationR&R Villen BaabeWhat R&R Villen Baabe is: several houses in the seaside resort with double rooms, studios and holiday apartments – described factually, with links to the providers.Read onAccommodationHoliday apartment near the hotelsIf you want to stay near Baabe's hotels but cater for yourself: which locations suit holiday apartments and what you should check before booking.Read onBaabe & the areaMother-and-child clinic BaabeThe AWO SANO mother-and-child clinic in Baabe: address, location, official contacts, how to get there and places to stay in Baabe for relatives.Read on
Shopping
Supermarket, bakery, souvenirs and regional products in Baabe.
ShoppingShopping in BaabeShopping in the seaside resort of Baabe: supermarket, bakery, souvenirs, fashion, bike hire and regional products – with addresses and opening hours.Read onShoppingShops on StrandstraßeShopping on Strandstraße in Baabe: supermarket, bakeries, souvenirs, fashion and bike hire on the way from the centre to the beach.Read onShoppingRegional productsRegional products from Rügen: smoked fish from Mönchgut, honey, sea buckthorn and typical gifts – and where to buy them around Baabe.Read onShoppingBread rolls & breakfastBread rolls and breakfast in Baabe: where to shop in the morning, when shops are open and what the kitchen of Ferienwohnung Helene offers.Read onShoppingSouvenirs & fashionSouvenirs, fashion and gifts in Baabe: where to find them on Strandstraße and in the centre, and what is typical for Rügen and Mönchgut.Read on
Sights & the area
What to see in Baabe and around it.
Active on Rügen
Fishing, cycling and walking on Mönchgut and the island.
FishingFishing on RügenFishing on Rügen and Mönchgut: tourist fishing licence, fishing levy, surf fishing and shore fishing – with links to the official authorities.Read onFishingSurf fishing on the BalticSurf fishing on the Baltic off Rügen: the best seasons, typical species, why surf demands different tackle – and which zones are closed.Read onFishingFishing in the boddenFishing in the bodden on Mönchgut: calmer water than on the Baltic, structure at harbour moles and reed edges – and what beginners should know.Read onFishingFishing permit & licenceTourist fishing licence, fishing permit and levy for Rügen: which documents you need, where to get them – with links to the official authorities.Read onFishingFishing through the yearFishing on Rügen through the year: which species come close to the coast when, what water temperature and wind direction mean – and what can change every year.Read onCyclingCycling on RügenCycling on Rügen and Mönchgut: tours from Baabe to Sellin and Göhren, e-bike hire, taking bikes on the Rasender Roland and tips for a cycling holiday.Read onWalkingWalking on RügenWalking on Rügen and Mönchgut: Baaber Heide, coastal walks and circular routes between Baabe, Sellin and Göhren – with routes, starting points and difficulty.Read onCyclingCycle tours from BaabeCycle tours from Baabe: to Sellin, Göhren and Binz on the Baltic coast cycle path, plus routes inland – with starting points and the character of each route.Read onCyclingBike hire BaabeBike hire in Baabe: providers with trekking bikes, e-bikes and delivery to the villages of the Mönchgut peninsula – with addresses and booking notes.Read onCyclingBikes on the RolandTaking bikes on the Rasender Roland: fares for bicycles and e-bikes, weekly tickets, the Deutschlandticket surcharge and what to know in high season.Read onWalkingBaaber HeideWalking in the Baaber Heide: woodland and heath between Baabe and Göhren, paths, berries and mushrooms in autumn – and how to combine a walk with the Bäderbahn.Read onWalkingCircular routes MönchgutCircular walks on Mönchgut: paths through coastal woodland, along bodden shores and through the villages of Gager, Lobbe, Middelhagen and Thiessow – with notes on the protected area.Read onCyclingCycle tour MönchgutA cycle loop from Baabe through Mönchgut: via Göhren to the bodden coast, on through Lobbe, Thiessow and Gager and back – with stages and places to rest.Read on
Arrival & parking
Rasender Roland, boat trips, car parks and getting around without a car.
Arrival & parkingParking in BaabeParking in the seaside resort of Baabe: public car parks, parking for a beach day, alternatives by bus, train and bike – and a private garage space at the apartment.Read onGetting aroundRasender RolandThe Rasender Roland on Rügen: the route from Putbus to Göhren, stops in Baabe, Sellin and Binz, ticket prices, fare zones and taking bicycles on board.Read onGetting aroundBoat tripsBoat trips on Rügen: Weiße Flotte sailings from Baabe and Sellin across the Selliner See, seal-spotting trips and excursions along the bodden coast.Read onPlanningExcursion plannerInteractive excursion planner for Rügen: filter days out by family, couple, rain, sun, beach, nature, culture, bike, walking and budget.Read onPlanningItinerariesReady-made itineraries for Rügen: a weekend, 3, 5 and 7 days, with children, in the rain, without a car, for couples and in autumn – all starting from Baabe.Read onPlanningRügen without a carRügen without a car: arriving by train, buses on Mönchgut, the Rasender Roland, boat trips and bike hire in Baabe – with notes on the spa card and the Deutschlandticket.Read on
Good to know
Spa card, rules and the practicalities of a holiday in Baabe.
Good to knowSpa card in BaabeThe Baabe spa card: what you need it for, where to get it and what it covers on the scheduled buses on Mönchgut – based on the resort's own information.Read onHealthPharmacy & doctorsPharmacy, doctors' practice and out-of-hours care around Baabe: where to have a prescription filled, how the out-of-hours medical service works and which numbers apply in an emergency.Read on
Staying in Baabe
Ferienwohnung Helene is a 56 m² holiday apartment for two to four guests, a few minutes on foot from the beach described here – with two balconies, a lift and a private space in the underground garage.