Planning your free time at the IFA Rügen is a piece of cake, thanks to its spectacular setting and the unique Vitarium, where you can enjoy a great mix of sport, fun and relaxation. This glass-enclosed entertainment complex has everything you could possibly want, from restaurants and bars to air hockey, billiards and an indoor playground. You can even have a go at the traditional bumper cars if you fancy a fun family experience!
If it's raining, take a dip in the tropical indoor pool, and if the sun is shining, you can enjoy the hotel's private park, which has a mini-golf course, ping-pong tables, a playground, a pirate ship and lots of other things for kids of all ages to enjoy. And, of course, the Baltic Sea is always there for you, with fun water activities like windsurfing, sailing, and kitesurfing.
You should also check out the Ozeaneum in Stralsund, which is pretty impressive. It's got fish tanks that are up to nine metres deep and interactive exhibits for the kids. And don't miss the chance to have a wander around Binz's lovely town centre, where you can enjoy a day of shopping and take home some unforgettable holiday memories.
There are lots of ways to explore the island's natural beauty: you can walk, rent a bike from the hotel or drive. Its landscapes are simply stunning. In Jasmund National Park, you'll be blown away by the massive white cliffs overlooking the open sea, and the elevated path above the trees will give you a unique view from above, with the blue sea and the deep green of the forests.
Why not treat yourself to a trip to the well-known "Artists' Island", Hiddensee? There, you can get a glimpse of rare bird species and plants, as well as enjoy the cultural atmosphere of this lovely spot. At Cape Arkona, also known as Germany's "Nordkap," you'll find yourself at an impressive 45 meters high, where you can take in the wild waves. Take a wander, ride a bike or even go on a romantic horse-drawn carriage tour and check out its two lighthouses, the mysterious fortress ruins and the historic bunkers that are part of Germany's only territorial monument.
If you're into history and amazing views, you've got to check out the impressive Jagdschloss Granitz, which is on the outskirts of Binz.
If you're after a more leisurely tour, hop aboard the charming narrow-gauge trains of the Rasender Roland.