Watch the Baltic seaside resort of Binz directly from the pier! The Livecam in Binz shows you the popular beach promenade in real time. Discover the current weather conditions on the coast and use the webcam's archive function to view past moments. A virtual insight that will whet your appetite for a visit to the island of Rügen!
The Baltic seaside resort of Binz is located in the north-east of Germany, on the island of Rügen in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, idyllically situated between the Schmachter See lake and the Prorer Wiek bay. This special location attracts numerous visitors all year round, who appreciate the town for its natural surroundings and extensive sandy beach. To the north, the Schmale Heide headland connects the Jasmund peninsula with Rügen, while to the south, the large, wooded Granitz nature reserve invites you to relax. Getting to Binz is easy, as Rügen is well connected to the German mainland. Whether by car, train, ferry, plane or long-distance bus - the travel options are varied and convenient. Hotels and accommodation of all kinds await you on site: from campsites to luxury hotels, you are guaranteed to find the right accommodation for an unforgettable vacation in Binz. You can use the webcams in Binz to get an idea of the largest and most famous Baltic seaside resort on Rügen in advance. This makes it easy to plan your next stay and experience the beauty of the coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Bathing began on the beach in Binz as early as 1830, and the first hotel was built on the beach promenade in Binz around 50 years later. Since then, the Baltic seaside resort has continued to attract guests and Rügen is now one of the most popular vacation regions in Germany. Today, Binz is the largest seaside resort and also the most important vacation resort on the island. Binz's beach promenade runs parallel to the fine sandy beach and invites you to take a relaxing stroll with its historic Kurhaus, charming accommodation, hotels, spas and restaurants. Binz beach is particularly popular for its fine white sand, sheltered location, rock-free seabed and gentle surf. Here, bathers can enjoy relaxed sunbathing and walks, while sports enthusiasts can get their money's worth on the beach volleyball courts and along the numerous cycling and hiking trails along the coast. For water sports enthusiasts, the Baltic seaside resort offers a wide range of activities: surfing, sailing, water skiing, pedal boat hire and other fun sports provide a variety of leisure options. The 370-metre-long Binz pier is a particular highlight and, as the second-longest pier on Rügen, a must-see for anyone visiting Binz. A look at the live cams in Binz offers a direct impression of the fascinating area around the Fischerstrand and Prora.
In addition to bathing fun, Binz offers a variety of events and a wide range of cultural activities. Galleries and studios along the Binz Art Mile invite you to watch artists at work. In the Ostseebad Binz Museum, you can learn interesting facts about the history of tourism in Binz, and the historic Granitz hunting lodge on the 107-metre-high Tempelberg offers breathtaking views and exciting insights into the past. The northern district of Prora attracts visitors with its own museum mile and the Rügen Natural Heritage Center. Here, visitors can explore adventure exhibitions, walk along the treetop path and take guided tours to experience the surrounding nature up close. There are also numerous excursion destinations in the area around Binz: The Granitz, the largest contiguous beech forest area in northern Germany, stretches between Binz and the neighboring Baltic resort of Sellin. This forest area offers well-maintained hiking and cycling trails that are ideal for active excursions. To the west, not far from Binz's Baltic Sea beach, lies Lake Schmachter - an idyllic inland water surrounded by reeds. The lakeside promenade has been extended with the "Park of the Senses" adventure park, which turns a walk around the lake into a special adventure. Want to find out more? You can follow current impressions of the Baltic seaside resort at any time via the webcams in Binz to get in the mood for the charm of the region in advance.
The climate on Rügen is pleasant and temperate: winters are mostly frost-free, while summers are warm and occasionally bring hot days. Rain is evenly distributed throughout the year. Our weather cams in Binz provide you with up-to-date impressions of the Baltic seaside resort and tell you whether the weather is sunny or rainy. The live cams also provide you with images of the pier and the Kurhaus so that you can experience the weather and atmosphere on site at any time.
