We bring nature's secrets to light

Welcome to Königsstuhl

Directly at the famous chalk cliff Königsstuhl on Rügen the KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Centre offers its guests a special nature experience. In the National Park Centre an entertaining and informative day is guaranteed - no matter what the weather is like!

Koenigsstuhl

The Place to Be

Humans have long been drawn to the Koenigsstuhl (King‘s Chair). The majestic chalk cliff plays an important role in the local mythology. Today visitors from all over the world are fascinated by this very special place along the chalk coast of Ruegen.

Visitor‘s centre

Chalk cliffs

An imposing landscape

In 1872 the world‘s first national park was established:
Yellowstone National Park in the USA.
To this date, all national parks pursue a common goal: to leave nature to its own devices.

National Park

Ancient beech forests

A global phenomenon

The post-glacial expansion of beech forests in Europe and their ecological dominance represent a unique ecological phenomenon.

For this reason, UNESCO has placed this forest type on its World Heritage list.

UNESCO World Heritage Site

What‘s up

Under „News“ we have summarized all recent happenings concerning the Visitor's Centre and Jasmund National Park with its Ancient Beech Forest UNESCO Heritage Site. The 'Events' section informs you about upcoming activities, events and special topics. In the National Park „Calendar“ we present interesting historical occurrences as well as descriptions of seasonal developments in nature. Under the heading „Warnings“ you can inform yourself about the risks associated with a visit to the National Park.

What‘s up?

Under the heading 'What‘s up?' we have summarized all recent happenings concerning the Visitor's Centre and Jasmund National Park with its Ancient Beech Forest UNESCO Heritage Site. The 'Events' section informs you about upcoming activities, events and special topics. In the National Park „Calendar“ we present interesting historical occurrences as well as descriptions of seasonal developments in nature. 

Projects, topics, extras

Here we present our outpost "World Heritage Forum", our project "Königsweg platform", our children's education site with Mimi and Krax, US as "Branch of the registry office Sassnitz" and last but not least US as "Original scene of Romantic era" in more detail. Be curious and take a look.

  • World Heritage Forum
    Hiking base and information

    Find the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ancient Beech ...

    World Heritage Forum

    Hiking base and information

    Find the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ancient Beech Forests on Jasmund

  • Königsweg platform
    Informations about the new platform

    All to the "Königsweg". Here you can find details about ...

    Königsweg platform

    Informations about the new platform

    All to the "Königsweg". Here you can find details about the project.

  • Kids
    Kids from near and far - watch out!

    Have fun with our two national park heroes Mimi and ...

    Kids

    Kids

    Kids from near and far - watch out!

    Have fun with our two national park heroes Mimi and Krax.

  • Wedding
    Branch of the registry office Sassnitz

    Find your very own special place for the wedding ...

    Wedding

    Branch of the registry office Sassnitz

    Find your very own special place for the wedding ceremony.

  • Romantic era
    Original scene of Romantic era

    A lot of artists of the Romantic era were inspired by ...

    Romantic era

    Original scene of Romantic era

    A lot of artists of the Romantic era were inspired by the chalk coast.