The most beautiful sights in Prora (Rügen)

Some places only reveal their true character at second glance. Prora is one of them. Behind the façade lie museums steeped in history, unique nature experiences and creative exhibitions that bring the place to life. In Prora, you can unwind, let go and enjoy a wealth of experiences. Here are our recommendations.

Our favourites: The three most exciting places to visit in Prora and Binz

Rügen Nature Heritage Centre with the treetop walk in Prora

An accessible treetop walk takes you through the beech forest up to a viewing tower offering sweeping views across the island of Rügen and the Baltic Sea. At the top, a whole new perspective on the island unfolds, whilst down below, nature stations and a slide provide plenty of variety. It’s particularly lovely for families, nature lovers and anyone who wants to experience the vastness of the landscape.

Prora Documentation Centre

In the historic grounds of the former ‘KdF Seebad’, you’ll explore the origins, history and impact of this place. Exhibitions, films and guided tours provide historical context and dispel myths. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand the background and explore Prora in more depth.

Exhibition of sand sculptures in Prora

Inside the Glass Palace, you’ll find a large indoor exhibition featuring sand sculptures up to eight metres tall, set against a backdrop of plants and lighting. These intricately detailed works tell stories and are sure to amaze you – whatever the weather. A great choice for families and anyone looking to discover something out of the ordinary.

Nature experiences in Prora

Prora Tree Climbing Adventure

A real high-altitude adventure awaits you amongst the trees. At the climbing park in Prora, you’ll climb from platform to platform, across zip lines, over obstacles and across wobbly elements at heights ranging from 1.50 to 12 metres, all whilst fully secured.

Ten courses at the Prora rope park offer suitable challenges for beginners and experienced climbing enthusiasts alike. After a briefing, you’ll set off on your forest adventure equipped with a helmet, harness and continuous safety system. The activity is suitable for children aged 5 and over (when accompanied), families, school groups and anyone looking for exercise and a sense of team spirit.

– Admission: Children (5–13 years) from €18 per hour, adults from €20, unlimited passes available

– Opening hours: Depending on the season, 10 am–5 pm or 10 am–7 pm

Time: Allow around 2 hours – it may take longer if you tackle several courses!

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In the heart of Prora’s beech forest, you’ll find yourself at eye level with the treetops. The accessible path takes you through different forest layers and past interactive stations where you can experience nature in an engaging and playful way. The highlight is the 40-metre-high ‘Adlerhorst’ observation tower, which spirals around a European beech tree. At the top, on a clear day, a sweeping view stretches as far as Stralsund and the Rügen Bridge.

The 52-metre-long tunnel slide provides plenty of thrills. There’s also a ball track, a barefoot path, a playground and the “360° Prora Natural Heritage” exhibition. An outing that delights families, nature lovers and those who enjoy panoramic views alike.

– Admission: Adults €17, children (6–14) €15, under 6 free, family ticket €39

– Opening hours: Approx. 9.30 am–5.00 pm, depending on the season

Time: Allow around 2–3 hours!

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Prora Nature Heritage Centre with treetop walkway

Discover & Marvel: Indoor Attractions in Prora

Galileo Museum on Rügen: An interactive world of discovery in Prora

If you fancy getting involved, Galileo Science World in Prora is the place for you. Spanning around 3,000 square metres, there are two distinct themed areas waiting for you. In BioWorld, the journey takes you from dinosaurs to humans, whilst in TechWorld, it’s all about hands-on physics. Over 200 interactive stations invite you to get hands-on – from an earthquake simulator and walk-in organ models to a hot-air balloon.

– Admission: Single ticket adults €12.50, children €11.50, combined ticket €15.50

– Opening hours: Jan–Mar Sat/Sun 10am–4pm,· from late March usually daily 10.30am–5.30pm,· July/Aug 10am–6pm

– Time required: Around 2–3 hours for both areas

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At the Glass Palace in the Neue Mitte Prora, an extraordinary world of sand featuring an integrated plant landscape awaits you. Under the theme ‘Wisdom and Sayings’, sculptures up to eight metres tall are being created from around 9,000 tonnes of special sand.

25 international artists, including world and European champions in sand carving, are creating detailed scenes across 4,000 square metres, offering visually striking interpretations of well-known quotes. Stroll through an impressive setting amidst trees and artworks, complemented by indoor dining and a sun terrace for your break.

– Opening hours: Daily 10:00–18:00

– Admission: Adults €14.50, concessions €13.50, children aged 4–14 €9.50; various family tickets from €42.50

– Time required & tip: Allow around 1.5–2 hours

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Sand Sculpture Exhibition at the Glaspalast Prora

Discover history: off to the museum in Prora on Rügen

Prora Documentation Centre

At the so-called “Colossus of Rügen”, you’ll gain a detailed insight into the history of the planned “KdF seaside resort”. The complex, which stretches for around 4.7 kilometres, was built between 1936 and 1939 on behalf of the Nazi organisation “Kraft durch Freude” and was designed to accommodate 20,000 holidaymakers at any one time.

The permanent exhibition “MACHTUrlaub” contextualises the project politically and challenges common interpretations. It is complemented by special exhibitions, a 33-minute film, models, animations, and multimedia and audio stations. Public guided tours take you to preserved relics such as the portico or the quay wall. Afterwards, you can sit in peace in the café and let what you’ve seen sink in.

– Opening hours: Feb. & Nov. daily 10:00–16:00; March–Oct. 10:00–18:00

– Admission: Adults €7, concessions €3, family tickets from €8; children under 12 free. Guided tour +€3 surcharge

– Time required: Allow around 1.5–2 hours; feel free to spend longer if taking a guided tour!

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In the heart of Prora, you’ll embark on a journey through the military history of the GDR. The GDR Museum in Prora displays original military equipment from the Cold War era – from T-55 tanks and the famous MiG-21 to helicopters, lorries and specialist vehicles. Many of these vehicles are now almost extinct, having been scrapped or sold abroad following German reunification.

The historic site near the former KdF-Bad was once a restricted military zone and a training ground for soldiers. If you’re interested in technology and contemporary history, you can combine your visit with a trip to the neighbouring Classic Car Museum.

– Opening hours: Daily, all year round, 10:00–17:00

– Admission: €6, children (3–12 years) €3, combined ticket with the Classic Car Museum €15 (concessions €8)

– Time required: Allow around 60–90 minutes; allow longer if you have a combined ticket!

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NVA Museum in Prora

Classic Car Museum in Prora (Rügen)

Spanning 10,000 square metres, you’ll embark on a journey through 40 years of German automotive history – from 1949 to 1989, with a direct East-West comparison. Over 80 cars demonstrate what could be achieved with a great deal of ingenuity, despite material shortages. From the Trabi and the BMW Isetta to the GDR’s official state car, the Volvo 264 TE, you’ll experience mobility as a reflection of its era. There are also historic fire engines, trains and a special exhibition of motorcycles.

– Opening hours: Daily, all year round, 10:00–17:00

– Admission: €12, children (3–12 years) €6, combined ticket with the NVA Museum €15 (concessions €8), special motorcycle exhibition +€2

– Time required: Allow around 1.5–2 hours; allow more time if visiting the special exhibition or using a combined ticket!

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Family activities in Prora and the surrounding area

Dinosaur Land Rügen

At Dinosaur Land Rügen, you can stroll along a barrier-free circular trail, around 1.5 kilometres long, through a natural park featuring over 120 lifelike dinosaurs – including moving models with sound effects. As well as classics such as the T-Rex and Triceratops, there are interactive stations such as fossil hunts, dinosaur skeleton excavations, adventure playgrounds and a Stone Age village. For an additional fee, you can learn archery or go amber hunting.

– Opening hours: Seasonal from March to October; daily 10:00–18:00 during the summer season

– Admission: Adults €12.90, children (4–12 years) €10.90, children under 3 free

– Time required: Allow around 2–3 hours – with playgrounds and interactive stations, it may take longer!

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With the “Rasender Roland”, even the journey itself becomes an experience: this steam-powered narrow-gauge railway has been connecting the seaside resorts of Putbus, Binz, Sellin, Baabe and Göhren since 1895 – chugging leisurely across the island at 30 km/h. For children, the historic steam locomotive is a highlight in itself; for parents, it’s the relaxed journey through the countryside away from the roads. The train runs daily as part of the local public transport network, and on many days there are additional services from Lauterbach Mole – simply hop on and create some nostalgic island memories together.

– Service: Runs all year round; in winter every two hours (approx. 8 am–9 pm), in summer partly hourly between Binz and Göhren with additional and late services

– Tickets: Single journey from €3.20 depending on the route (concessions from €1.60), day ticket €35 (concessions €17.50)

– Journey time: Approx. 1–2 hours depending on the section; Binz–Göhren around 45 minutes each way

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Raging Roland

Make sure you allow plenty of time for your stay in Prora

Prora isn’t the sort of place for a quick stopover – it’s worth staying a while here. Half a day is enough for individual museums or exhibitions, but if you want to combine a stroll along the beach, some culture and perhaps a sundowner by the sea, you should plan a full day. It’s even more relaxing if you stay overnight: you can start the day without any time pressure, enjoy the sound of the Baltic Sea in the morning and take your time exploring Prora to the full

Mariandl by the Sea – Your Baltic Sea getaway with a touch of the Alps

At Mariandl am Meer, you’ll stay in one of our 128 lovingly designed holiday apartments in Prora – separated from the beach by just a patch of dune grass. Here, you’ll experience alpine charm and maritime lightness. We also offer a spa, sauna, swimming pool and our own restaurant serving Bavarian cuisine and fresh Baltic Sea specialities.

You’ll find your parking space right by the building. Or you can travel here comfortably by train. You can explore Prora and Binz at your leisure from your ‘Hüttn’ – and return in the evening to a place that feels like both a holiday and home.

Frequently asked questions about places of interest in Prora

On Rügen, you can consciously combine nature, history and the sea: head up high onto the treetop walk in Prora, explore interactive exhibits such as ‘Galileo on Rügen’, and delve into history at the Prora Documentation Centre. Add to that a stroll along the beach and a ride on the ‘Rasender Roland’ – it’s this mix that makes Rügen so special.

Prora brings together contrasts within a compact area: monumental architecture with a complex history, modern museums, exciting activities and a location right on the Prorer Wiek. Here, you can explore culture, enjoy active pursuits and find yourself on the beach just a few minutes later. It is this concentration of diverse experiences that makes the place so extraordinary.

Yes, because Prora offers an unusually wide range of activities in a compact area. Children can climb, marvel, try things out and get active outdoors, whilst parents can explore history, exhibitions and nature experiences with stunning views. Many of the activities are weather-independent or can be easily combined – making for a varied day out around Prora Bay and the Baltic resort of Binz.