Sassnitz Port Ferry Overview
Sassnitz is a town on the Jasmund peninsula, Rügen Island, in the Federal State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Sassnitz is a well-known resort town, and is a gateway to the nearby Jasmund National Park. Sassnitz is home of Rügen's only zoo. The decommissioned British submarine HMS Otus was purchased by a German entrepreneur and towed to Sassnitz to be a floating museum. Sassnitz area is most popular for its famous chalk rocks which inspired artists as Caspar David Friedrich.
The Port of Sassnitz is situated on the eastern side of the Isle of Ruegen and is thus the easternmost deep-water port in Germany. This geographical position provides the shortest sea connection from Germany to Sweden, Denmark, Bornholm, Finland, Russia and the Baltic states.
Ferry services using the port of Sassnitz are offered from Bornholmstrafikken and Scandlines. Bornholmstrafikken offer Ferry services between Sassnitz and Ronne whilst Scandlines operate Ferries to Sassnitz from Trelleborg in Sweden. |
