# Baltic Coast and Rügen

> From Stralsund the route crosses the Rügenbrücke to Rügen island and the Bodden coast. Wild camping is banned, so Stellplätze and campsites are the way to sta

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From Stralsund the route crosses the Rügenbrücke to Rügen island and the Bodden coast. Wild camping is banned, so Stellplätze and campsites are the way to stay overnight.

- **Region:** Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- **Nearest town:** Stralsund
- **Start / end:** Stralsund – Rügen island
- **Best season:** Spring to autumn; many sites close in winter

No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car.

## What should you know before visiting Baltic Coast and Rügen?

- According to one source, nature conservation law in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern bans pitching tents in open countryside and parking motorhomes in forests. Overnighting on the beach is generally not allowed.
- Several Stellplätze close in winter; others, for example in Stralsund and Bergen auf Rügen, are listed as open all year. Check opening times before you travel.
- The Stellplatz at the Rügenbrücke in Stralsund has 102 pitches and allows motorhomes up to 9 m in length; the listing says it cannot be booked online. In summer, check availability beforehand.

## The drive

The starting point is Stralsund on the Baltic coast of Western Pomerania. From there the Rügenbrücke leads onto Rügen island, where places such as Bergen auf Rügen and Dranske in the northwest have Stellplätze and campsites. West of the Hanseatic city lies the Bodden landscape, for example near Saal. Local municipal signs on parking and beaches apply.

## Camping

Wild camping is banned on Rügen. Beaches are off limits for overnight stays, and open fires on the bathing beach are banned outside designated areas. There are Stellplätze in places such as Stralsund, Bergen auf Rügen, Dranske, Saal and, on Usedom, Heringsdorf. Some are open all year, others only from spring to autumn. If in doubt, ask the Ordnungsamt or the national park administration, and ask about booking for summer.

## FAQs

**Can I park freely on Rügen overnight?**
No. Wild camping is banned on Rügen, and overnighting on the beach is generally not allowed. Fines are possible. Use Stellplätze or campsites and ask the Ordnungsamt if in doubt.

**When is the best time to go?**
Stellplätze are mostly open from spring to autumn, some all year. In high summer demand is likely higher. Check dates and booking options with each operator.

**How do I reach Rügen island?**
The Rügenbrücke leads from Stralsund onto the island. Stralsund has several Stellplätze, including one named after the bridge. No verified information on waiting times or restrictions for large vehicles on the bridge is given here.

## Places to see

- [Königsstuhl chalk cliffs](https://camping-spirit.com/places/koenigsstuhl/)
- [Schwerin Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b4-schwerin-castle/)
- [Stevns Klint](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-stevns-klint/)
- [Ale’s Stones](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-ales-stenar/)
- [Müritz National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b4-muritz-national-park/)
- [Rheinsberg Palace](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b4-rheinsberg-palace/)
- [Møns Klint](https://camping-spirit.com/places/mons-klint/)
- [Goose Tower](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-goose-tower/)

## Campsites nearby

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- [All campsites in Sweden](https://camping-spirit.com/camping/sweden/)