Neuendorf: Thatched Roofs and Views across the Rügischer Bodden

Neuendorf stretches along the coast of the Rügischer Bodden. Thatched houses shape the traditional landscape; from Neuendorf, views extend to Vilm, the peninsulas of Mönchgut and Zudar, and towards Greifswald. The scenic surroundings of the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve are also part of Neuendorf’s landscape. When looking for a hotel in Neuendorf, its coastal setting, distinctive houses and varied views provide a clear framework for choosing your destination.

Connections via Lauterbach

Nearby Lauterbach offers bus and rail connections for exploring Rügen. It also provides access to the Rasender Roland railway and boat trips around Vilm or to the Mönchgut peninsula. Transport services and excursions are subject to seasonal timetables; check current times before your trip. You can take these regional connections into account when planning your journey.

Putbus as the wider destination

Putbus was planned in 1810 by Prince Wilhelm Malte zu Putbus as a purpose-built royal residence centred around the palace. The Circus in Putbus is lined with Neoclassical, whitewashed residential and commercial buildings. Putbus Palace Park is an English landscape garden covering about 75 hectares and is considered one of the most significant surviving park landscapes in northern Germany. The town’s layout, the Circus and the park each represent different aspects of Putbus’s history and landscape.

The Marstall in Putbus was built between 1821 and 1824 as a stable and carriage house for the princely family; today, it serves as a venue for the Rügen Festival. The event programme may vary. Putbus Palace Church was created at the end of the 19th century by converting a former spa concert hall in the park and was consecrated in 1892. The two buildings illustrate different uses of historic structures: the Marstall now serves as an event venue, while the palace church was converted from a former spa concert hall.

The Rasender Roland is a steam-powered narrow-gauge railway with a track gauge of 750 mm and has been operating on Rügen since 1895. Its route connects Putbus with Binz, Sellin, Baabe and Göhren, covering a total of 24.2 kilometres of track. This allows the railway to be considered both as a historic transport system and in terms of its connections to the places named above.

Culture and routes in Putbus

The Orangery in Putbus hosts changing exhibitions by the Rügen Cultural Foundation; the programme may change. Putbus Theatre is a venue for Theatre Vorpommern and the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival. Its repertoire includes drama, music theatre, cabaret, children’s performances, concerts and guest performances throughout the year; individual productions change. The Rügen Puppet and Toy Museum in Putbus displays dolls, toys, soft toys, tin soldiers, ships and model railways spanning three centuries. Individual displays may change.

The easy Bodden Loop is also part of the wider Putbus destination. It is about 12 kilometres long, flat and family-friendly. The route starts in Putbus, passes through Lauterbach and the Goor forest, then returns through the palace park; along the way, it offers views of the Rügischer Bodden. If you plan to cycle the loop, check the path conditions beforehand.

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See the overview of the wider destination: Putbus.