Altenkirchen: Hotels and Accommodations

Altenkirchen is located on the Wittow Peninsula and is a recognized tourist resort on Rügen. The town is described as a starting point for excursions to nearby Cape Arkona and the beaches of the Wittow Peninsula.

Culture

The Protestant parish church of Altenkirchen is considered one of the oldest churches on Rügen. It was presumably built around 1168 on a Slavic burial mound.

In the wider regional area around Altenkirchen are the Schwedenschanze, Fährinsel, the Erns-Moritz-Arndt Tower, and Sassnitz Wildlife Park.

Nature and Surroundings

The Glowe Beach, the dog beach, Mövenort, and Lebbiner Haken are located in the area around Altenkirchen. The North Beach at Märchenwald is also among the attractions in Altenkirchen mentioned for visitors.

Water Sports

Altenkirchen is associated with a kitesurfing school.

Other places: Putgarten, Lohme, Sagard, Breege, Wiek on Rügen, Glowe, Dranske

To the higher-level travel overview: Amt Nord-Rügen.