Prora, located on the island of Rügen, near the town of Binz in Germany, boasts a long sandy beach that is both family and pet friendly thanks to its shallow water entry. The beach also has a designated area for nudists.
Accessibility is a non-issue as the beach welcomes guests with disabilities, and lifeguard services are available to ensure an optimal beach experience.
The beach's claim to fame lies in the colossal building complex, The Colossus of Prora, which was constructed during Nazi Germany for military purposes but was originally intended to serve as a holiday resort. However, today, after a tumultuous past, this building complex has rightfully garnered attention as a holiday resort.
With a variety of restaurants and bars lining the beach, there are ample amenities available for guests, including toilets, complimentary WIFI access, and ample parking space.
Prora amenities include parking, toilet and Wi-Fi.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight that visitors love the impressive building and surrounding forest of the beach made for Germans during WWII. They also appreciate the flat, clean, and not crowded beach, with beautiful views and interesting history. However, some visitors complain that there is no real museum to explain the history and that much of the building is being turned into flats and hotels. Some visitors also note that it can be pretty empty outside of peak vacation season.
If you’re visiting Prora for its unique blend of history and beach relaxation, consider staying in the town of Binz, which offers a range of accommodations within walking distance to the beach. Most visitors appreciate the convenience of staying in Prora itself to enjoy the beach and explore the historical Colossus of Prora complex.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
| Low / High | 15.1°C/18.6°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 17.8°C |
| Sea Temperature | 19.1 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.5 m |
| Rain Chance | 95% |
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| Rainfall | 4.9 mm |
| Rain Duration | 12 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:16/19:52 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 0.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 1.85 |
| Cloud Cover | 95% |
| Speed | 24.7 km/h |
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| Gusts | 44.3 km/h |
| Direction | SW |
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