UNESCO World Heritage Forum Waldhalle on Rügen Welcome to the Old Beech Forests

For all those who want to discover the World Heritage Site on Rügen, there is an attractive range of information and services for young and old right next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ancient Beech Forests. Our "WALDHALLE" is dedicated to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Europe's Ancient Beech Forests - located directly on the most beautiful hiking trail on the Baltic Sea coast.

Opening hours

April to October
10 am - 5 pm (daily)

November to March
11 am - 4 pm (Fri to Sun)

Where you can find us

UNESCO World Heritage Forum
Waldhalle 1
18546 Sassnitz
Phone: +49 38392 649760

Arrival

on foot by bike

Hiking base, world heritage information, playground

Hikers and cyclists can find out about the phenomenon of ancient beech forests or simply relax in the greenery and unwind. Children can let off steam in the surrounding forest playground.

  • In einem Raum mit großen Informationswänden sitzen mehrere Menschen an Tischen. Einige lesen, andere unterhalten sich. Eine Frau in einem blauen Oberteil schaut in ein Buch. Die Atmosphäre ist entspannend und lehrreich, mit Fokus auf Bäume und Natur.
    World Heritage Forum
    Information centre, exhibition, snack

    For all those who want to discover the World Heritage Site on Rügen, there is an attractive range of information and services for young and old right next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ancient Beech Forests. Why don't you just drop by!

    read more
  • Eine Gruppe von Menschen geht einen Weg entlang zu einem modernen Gebäude mit Holz- und Glasschnitt. Das Gebäude steht in einer grünen Umgebung mit Bäumen und Wiese unter einem blauen Himmel. Es scheint ein Freizeit- oder Bildungsort zu sein.
    Hiking destination in pictures
    A picture is worth a thousand words.

    The term "forum" originally comes from Latin and at that time stood for a central square in cities of the Roman Empire. For us on Jasmund, it stands for an idyllic meeting place right next to the World Heritage Site.

    read more
  • Ein dichter Wald mit hohen, schlanken Bäumen. Das Laub ist hellgrün und fröhlich, während Sonnenlicht durch die Blätter filtert und sanfte Schatten wirft. Der Boden ist mit Moos bedeckt, was eine ruhige, natürliche Atmosphäre schafft.
    Beech forests
    Our World Heritage Site on Jasmund

    In June 2011, great things happened for the protection of ancient forests in Germany. Five German beech forests gained worldwide attention virtually over a summer night in Paris. Including - WE - with our forests on Jasmund.

    read more
Beech forests - Europe's wilderness

In June 2011, great things happened for the protection of ancient forests in Germany. Five German beech forests gained worldwide attention virtually over a summer night in Paris. Including - WE - with our ancient beech forests on Jasmund.

Learn more