The longest pier on Rügen at 394 meters, rebuilt in 1998 in the style of the original 1906 structure, with a glass-walled diving gondola.
Seebrücke Sellin extends 394 meters from the base of Sellin's cliff-top promenade into the Baltic, making it the longest pier on Rügen. The current structure dates to 1998, rebuilt in the style of the original 1906 pier, which had fallen into disrepair over the 20th century. A restaurant sits at the pier head, and a glass-walled diving gondola descends beneath the surface for a view into the Baltic's shallow waters, a distinctive feature not found at Rügen's other resort piers. Walking the pier's full length and back takes 30-45 minutes, and sunrise or sunset offers the classic photograph looking back toward Sellin's cliff-top villas silhouetted above the beach. The pier is reached via the Rasender Roland narrow-gauge train to 'Sellin Ost,' followed by a 10-minute walk down through the town to the promenade.
| Admission | Free to walk the pier |
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Highlights
- Rügen's longest pier at 394 meters
- 1998 rebuild in the style of the original 1906 structure
- Glass-walled diving gondola beneath the pier head
- Restaurant at the pier's end overlooking the Baltic
- Classic sunrise or sunset views back toward Sellin's cliff-top villas
Tips for visiting
- Visit at sunrise or sunset for the best photograph back toward Sellin's villas
- Ride the Rasender Roland narrow-gauge train to 'Sellin Ost' for the most scenic approach
- Budget 30-45 minutes to walk the full pier
- Check separately for diving gondola and pier restaurant hours, which vary seasonally
- Combine with a stop at Binz's Seebrücke, a short trip further along the coast
When to visit
Sunrise or sunset for the classic view back toward Sellin's cliff-top villas.
Accessibility
The pier deck is flat and wheelchair accessible; the diving gondola may have limited accessibility depending on its mechanism.
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Frequently asked questions
Is walking the pier free?
Yes, walking the pier is free; the restaurant and diving gondola have separate seasonal pricing.
How long is the pier?
394 meters, making it the longest pier on Rügen.
What is the diving gondola?
A glass-walled gondola beneath the pier head that descends into the Baltic for underwater views.