Ostseebad Baabe: A Quiet Coastal Retreat
Ostseebad Baabe, Germany is a municipality located in the Vorpommern-Rügen district of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state. It is an Ostseebad or spa town by the Baltic Sea. The nearest airport is Stralsund–Barth Airport (BBH), 49 miles to the west, in the town of Barth.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ostseebad Baabe, Germany is between mid May and late September. Expect tourist crowds in May, August, and January. Best to book Ostseebad Baabe DE hotels in November, when tourists are unlikely to visit. In September, catch the Reeperbahn Festival in nearby Hamburg, with musical performances over 4 days or travel to Bad Dürkheim for the Wurstmarkt, a celebration of German sausages and wine.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Ostseebad Baabe, Germany is home to the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve, located on the southeastern part of Rügen Island. It features cliff coastlines, fine sandy beaches, megalithic tombs, and lagoons. Visit the Göhren Pier for beautiful views of the sea and at times, cruise ships that dock at the end of the pier. Learn about amber, the "Gold of the Sea," and the works of master goldsmith Jürgen Kintzel at the Bernstein-Museum Sellin. Take a dip in the Hundestrand Sellin Süd, a dog-friendly beach for the family. At the 4-star, pet-friendly Hotel Villa Granitz, guests can enjoy apartments and suites, a casual lounge and bar with a stone fireplace, and a garden terrace. The hilltop 5-star Hotel Hanseatic Rügen is set within the biosphere reserve and features bi-level suites, a restaurant, tower cafe with sea views, a bar, and spa with indoor pool.