Dranske between the Bodden and the Baltic Sea
Accommodation in Dranske
Dranske is situated between the Wieker Bodden and the Baltic Sea. This location shapes the character of the town: water and coastal landscapes are at the heart of it, while there are also places to explore on foot, hiking routes and cultural sights. Dranske is particularly appealing when choosing a holiday apartment if you would like to combine a stay by the water with exploring on foot.
Blick über den Wieker Bodden nach Hiddensee; der Bakenberg ist in der Ferne erkennbar.
Photo: Andreas Wolf 01 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Bodden and water sports
The Rügen Piraten water sports school is located right on the Bodden in Dranske. The water sports spot on the Wieker Bodden near Dranske is another specific place to visit by the water. Its shallow-water area is about 150 by 400 metres. This is an approximate area, not an exact boundary. Together, the water sports school and the spot make the Bodden an important focus for anyone interested in water sports. If you would like to plan your trip around this, Dranske makes a good base for a holiday that includes the Bodden landscape.
Walks and routes along the Baltic Sea
Dranske has a natural beach for extended walks. If you would rather plan a hike, there are routes around the town along the Baltic coast to Cape Arkona. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can take these two options into account as different priorities for planning your holiday. Consider whether you would like to spend most of your time outdoors walking or hiking. This will help you choose Dranske based on the kind of coastal experiences you want to include in your holiday. The natural beach is ideal for extended walks; the hiking routes follow the Baltic coast to Cape Arkona.
Chapel and museum in town
There are also specific cultural sights to discover in Dranske. St. Paul’s Chapel is located at the entrance to the town. Since June 2012, the museum in Dranske has been housed in the old school. Together, the chapel and museum complement the Bodden, beach and hiking trails with two cultural destinations in town. If you would like to include these places in your holiday alongside time by the water, you can add them to your list.
Seasonal travel-planning notes
A special event for sailing enthusiasts is the Rügen Round Sailing Tour around 1 May. It opens the sailing season and is organised by the Wittower Sailing Club Dranske e.V. As it takes place at the start of the season, it is a specific point to consider if you would like to combine your stay with this sailing event. The ferry connection is also seasonal: the Weisse Flotte only calls at the Dranske landing stage in summer. If you plan to use this connection, your travel dates should fall during the summer period.
Choosing Dranske for your holiday
For further holiday research, you can also look at Altenkirchen, Putgarten, Wiek on Rügen, Sagard, Glowe, Breege and Lohme.
For the overview of the wider area, see: Amt Nord-Rügen.
