Villas in Binz
Binz is Rügen's big seaside resort, with a fine-sand beach and a 370 m pier, and suits couples and small families. A narrow-gauge steam railway stops in town. Summer is busy, and most homes here are one-bedroom places for two to four.
- Villas
- 38
- From, per week
- £253
About Binz
Binz became a seaside resort in the 1880s, and the promenade is still lined with elegant white villas with ornate facades and filigree balconies. The beach is fine sand, with rows of Strandkörbe, the hooded wicker beach chairs, along the Fischerstrand. The Seebrücke pier is 370 metres long, second on the island only to Sellin's. Homes cluster close to the centre, and most are small with a garden; some have a sauna, a few a pool. Evenings mean the cafes and restaurants on the promenade, with the Kurplatz at its centre, plus concerts and markets. Prora, the huge complex right next to town on the north side, is close enough to walk to along the shore.
Is Binz right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a walkable seaside resort
- Not for you if
- You want a cheap, quiet stay in peak summer, because Binz is among the busiest resorts on the island.
Near Binz
Prora
Right next to Binz to the north; an architectural colossus almost five kilometres long, now with a nature centre and treetop path.
Jagdschloss Granitz
A hunting lodge set in the middle of the Granitz forest, with a 38 m tower and 154 steps to the top.
Putbus
Reached by the Rasender Roland, the narrow-gauge steam railway that also serves Sellin and Göhren.
Königsstuhl
A chalk cliff of roughly 118 m in Jasmund National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, with a national park centre on top.
Sellin
The next resort along the railway, whose pier is the longest on Rügen.
Getting to Binz
Hamburg Airport is about 3 hours by car, and Intercity trains from Hamburg run about three times a day in around 3.5 hours. Everything crosses from Stralsund, by the Rügen Bridge or the older causeway. A car helps for the north of the island; in Binz itself the homes are close to the centre.
When to go to Binz
Peak season on Rügen is June to August, and the beach, pier and railway are at their busiest then. Out of season the promenade is calmer, the beach stays open for walks, and when the east wind blows surfers take to the water in any season. Concerts, markets and events help fill the calendar.
Villas in Binz
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2-Bedroom Home, Binz
Binz, Rügen, Germany
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£109
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Binz
Binz, Rügen, Germany
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£90
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Binz
Binz, Rügen, Germany
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£90
per night
5-star property
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Binz
Binz, Rügen, Germany
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£75
per night
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Binz
Binz, Rügen, Germany
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£198
per night
5-star property
5-star property
5-star property
Ocean Cloud
Binz, Rügen, Germany
4
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceWashing Machine+9 more
from£225
per night
5-star property
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Binz
Binz, Rügen, Germany
4
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceGarden+10 more
from£173
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Binz
Binz, Rügen, Germany
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£178
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Binz
Binz, Rügen, Germany
3
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
from£88
per night
Binz villa holidays: questions answered
Is Binz good for a beach holiday?
Yes. The sand is fine, Strandkörbe line the Fischerstrand, and cafes and restaurants run along the promenade behind it. The Seebrücke pier is 370 metres long. Peak season on Rügen runs from June to August.
Can I take a steam train from Binz?
You can. The Rasender Roland, a narrow-gauge steam railway, runs between Lauterbach, Putbus, Binz, Sellin and Göhren, so it is an easy way to reach the neighbouring resorts without a car.
Is Prora close to Binz?
Very close: it sits right next to Binz to the north. Prora is an architectural colossus almost five kilometres long beside the beach, and its Naturerbe Zentrum has a treetop path with views over the island.
Binz or Sellin?
Binz has the white resort villas, the Kurplatz and the busier promenade; it is billed as the most visited holiday spot in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Sellin has the longest pier on Rügen, and the two share the same steam railway, so a day trip between them is easy.
How do I get to Binz from the UK?
Fly to Hamburg, around three hours by car from Binz, or take an Intercity train from Hamburg that runs about three times daily in roughly 3.5 hours. All routes cross to Rügen from Stralsund, by the Rügen Bridge or the older causeway.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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