Putgarten: Cape Arkona, Rügenhof and Culture

There are several different interests to consider when planning a stay in Putgarten: the steep coast at Cape Arkona, the lighthouse and the rampart of the Jaromarsburg, as well as Rügenhof, a museum in a former NVA bunker and cultural events. There is also the Cape Arkona railway and an information office at the entrance to the village. If you are looking for a hotel in Putgarten, these topics can help you decide what you would like to focus on during your stay. The following sections cover the landscape, architectural ensemble, culture and practical information.

Cape Arkona: Coast, Rampart and Lighthouse

The Cape Arkona protected area in the municipality of Putgarten includes a 45-metre-high steep coast. The rampart of the Jaromarsburg is located right at the tip of the cape. This brings together a striking landform and an archaeological site as two distinct attractions. When planning your visit, you can focus on either the coast or the rampart rather than treating them as the same topic.

You can climb the fully operational Cape Arkona lighthouse via 164 steps. From the top, the view stretches across the entire Wittow peninsula, over Rügen and the sea, as far as Hiddensee. If you plan to visit the viewing point, take the climb of 164 steps into account and check the opening arrangements before you go, as they may change. The coastal landscape and the view from the lighthouse also differ in terms of how you can plan your visit.

Rügenhof: Brick Ensemble and Regional Products

Rügenhof in Putgarten is a typical North German ensemble of red brick buildings. It comprises the manor house, a former sheep barn, a pottery workshop and a barn. The range of different buildings gives Rügenhof its own architectural focus alongside the landscape and viewpoints at Cape Arkona.

The manor house serves lunch and offers pasta dishes made in its own workshop, regional ice cream, coffee, home-baked cakes and a wide selection of regional products. The selection ranges from hot meals to coffee and cake, and also includes products from the region. The food options may change seasonally. If a particular dish is important to your plans, ask about it in advance.

Transport Links and Visitor Information

The gas- or hydrogen-powered Cape Arkona railway runs between the Putgarten car park, the fishing village of Vitt and Cape Arkona. These three stops help you factor the route into your travel plans. Transport services and vehicle details may change, so check the latest information before travelling if you want to use the railway.

The information office of Tourismusgesellschaft mbH Kap Arkona is located at the entrance to Putgarten, right by the car park. There you can get information and planning resources for your stay at Cape Arkona. Transport and visitor information are two separate aspects of planning: the railway connects the destinations listed above, while the office helps you plan your stay.

Museum and Events

A museum on the history of border security is housed in the former NVA bunker at Cape Arkona; contemporary art is now exhibited there. Its former use and present-day art displays represent different periods in the history of the site. The museum adds its own cultural dimension to the landscape and architectural history.

Cultural events are held regularly in the garden of the lighthouse keeper’s house at Cape Arkona. These events offer another cultural option for your trip alongside the museum. Check the event dates in advance if you would like to plan your visit around one.

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