Glowe Beach

Located on the northern coast of Rugen Island in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Glowe Beach is a 1300-meter-long and 25-meter-wide beige sand beach considered the longest beach on the island.  The beach is positioned in the village of Glowe Rugen and has a beautiful background of dunes, coastal vegetation, and many oceanfront buildings, including several restaurants, providing a picturesque backdrop along the Jasmund Peninsula on the Baltic Sea.

The beach is divided into 13 main sections. Beach Access 1–4, adjacent to the Yachthafen Glowe marina, is ideal for families as the water is usually calm. Beach Access 10–12 is considered an unofficial nude beach with a clothing-optional area, and entrances 12–13 are designated dog-friendly areas.

In addition, Glowe Beach is home to the remnants of a merchant ship that was traveling on the Baltic Sea between the Baltic States.  The wreck was previously hidden in sand until archaeologists found it in the late 1990s.  During the storms in January 2019, the beach in front of Glowe lost up to one meter of its height, revealing the well-preserved wreckage.  Since then, the wreck has sustained some damage, and sawdust has been discovered on these ancient boards.

Glowe Beach has several amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, showers, changing rooms, restrooms, sunbeds, a parasol rental facility, a large playground, sports fields, benches, trash cans, several restaurants, beach bars, food kiosks, nearby hotels, a paved promenade, and a boat ramp.  It is worth noting that public toilets are available at beach entrances 1, 3, and 8.

Glowe Beach is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, beach volleyball, paddleboarding, photography, picnicking, hiking, walking, cycling, and boating.  If you plan to go into the water, the beach is a safe spot to swim.  The water near the beach is calm and shallow, making it ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.   It is a perfect spot to go surfing due to the frequent windy Glowe Beach weather.  The beach is known for its incredible views that make it a photographer's delight, and there are many points near the beach known for taking the best Glowe Beach photos.   Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  The beach is a popular holiday destination, attracting many visitors from across Europe, especially during the summer months.  It is worth noting that a designated area on the beach welcomes dogs, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Glowe Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Glowe Beach is easy – the beach has a paid parking lot near Hauptstraße 52, 18551 Glowe. Visitors can also park their vehicles at Waldsiedlung 7, 18551 Glowe, which also provides easy access to the beach.

Glowe Beach and the seafront promenade offer tranquil spots for tourists to indulge in the beauty of the Baltic Sea coast.

There are many attractions near Glowe Beach.  Jasmund National Park is the smallest national park in Germany, positioned on the Jasmund Peninsula.  It is renowned for its stunning chalk cliffs, especially the Königsstuhl (King's Chair), which rises 118 meters above the Baltic Sea.  The park is home to the ancient beech forests of Jasmund, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including hiking, walking, photography, and watching wildlife.  Kap Arkona is situated on the northern tip of the Wittow Peninsula, on the northwest coast of Glowe.  It has two iconic lighthouses, a navigation tower, and two bunkers positioned on a cliff over the Baltic Sea.  In addition, it has a small museum that offers unique insight into the maritime history of the area. 

Spyker Castle is a 14th-century castle surrounded by woodlands, a sculpture park, and a tranquil lake.  The castle showcases a unique blend of medieval and Renaissance architectural styles with a red brick façade where visitors can explore rooms with period furniture, artworks, and exhibits that offer a glimpse into the castle’s history, architecture, and the noble families who lived there.  Presently, the castle has turned into a hotel with a restaurant, but it still serves as a cultural center that hosts exhibitions, concerts, readings, and guided tours.  Erlebniswelt U-Boot Museum is in Sassnitz Port, where a decommissioned British Royal Navy submarine (HMS Otus) has been converted into a museum, offering a fascinating glimpse into life aboard a submarine.  Visitors can tour the interior of this impressive 90-meter-long submarine, exploring various compartments including the torpedo room, crew quarters, and engine room, offering an interesting insight into the operations of a submarine.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Sassnitz Town, located on Rugen Island’s eastern coast, is known for its cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and bustling seaside promenade, offering incredible views of the Baltic Sea.  It offers an interesting insight into the community's rich cultural heritage and traditional lifestyle.  

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants right on Glowe Beach.  Restaurant Fischerhus is a popular Glowe restaurant that serves amazing seafood, pork, meat, and poultry dishes. Strandcafe De Duun is another beachfront restaurant that serves burgers, pizzas, seafood, poultry, meat, shakes, and desserts.  Kleine Brise Hafen Glowe offers an indoor-outdoor seating area and serves delicious seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Ostseetaverne offers an outdoor seating area and serves amazing traditional Greek dishes, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, seafood, pork, poultry, and meat dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, IL Giardino - Pizzeria & Eiscafe is a small snack bar on the beach serving salads, burgers, pizzas, and pasta.

If you are looking for Glowe Rugen hotels, many great options are nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale Glowe hotel, the 4-Star Hotel AQUAMARIS Strandresidenz Rügen is eight minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an indoor pool, a fitness center, a hot tub, a spa, and three restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the beachfront 4-Star Precise Resort Rugen, which offers many amenities, including an indoor pool and outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a spa, a playground, a mini-golf course, a terrace, and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the beachfront 4-Star Aedenlife Hotel & Resort Rugen, which has many amenities, including an indoor and outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the oceanfront 3-Star Hotel Am Wasser, which offers a few amenities, including a nautical-themed bar, a restaurant, and a playground.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the Hotel Windland offers a few amenities, including a restaurant.