Sassnitz railway station

Sassnitz railway station is a train station in the town of Sassnitz on Rügen Island with two platforms and three tracks. The facility sits at an elevation of 41 meters above sea level on the Jasmund peninsula.

The station opened on 1 July 1891 and created a connection between Bergen and Sassnitz during the growth of seaside tourism. It shaped the travel route for visitors heading to the new beach culture on the island.

The station served as a notable point in European history when Lenin's sealed train arrived here during his passage through the German Empire. This historical connection links the place to major political upheavals of the 20th century.

The Regional Express line RE 9 connects the station daily with major destinations such as Rostock, Velgast, Stralsund, and Lietzow. Travelers should check schedules to plan their arrival and departure times accordingly.

The station received electrical infrastructure on 27 May 1989, substantially improving its operational capabilities. This modernization occurred in the final phase of the Cold War, just before Germany's political landscape shifted fundamentally.

Location: Sassnitz

Official opening: July 1, 1891

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

GPS coordinates: 54.51611,13.63806

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04