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January 17th, 2025

ÖTILLÖ Rügen 2025 registration opening

The registration for ÖTILLÖ Rügen 2025 is now open.

Registration opening

The registration for ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Rügen 2025 is now open. The event will take place on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, on the beautiful island of Rügen. Known for its vibrant mix of beaches, culture, and natural beauty, Rügen will captivate you with its lush, untouched beech forests, the vibrant hues of the crashing sea, expansive sandy beaches, charming seaside resorts, and picturesque villages.

Why Rügen?

Rügen’s stunning blend of greens, vibrant turquoise blues, and brilliant whites creates a mesmerizing landscape, as captivating today as it was over 100 years ago when the first summer vacationers arrived to enjoy the sea breeze at this seaside resort. The forests of Granitz and the long, white beaches still invite you to explore, with fine sand beneath your feet and the reeds along Lake Schmachter gently brushing your skin. When is the best time to visit? Anytime, and again and again. Located on Germany’s largest island, Rügen offers a diverse landscape of sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, and forested areas, perfect for challenging swim segments and varied running routes. The island’s proximity to Jasmund National Park, with its ancient beech forests and iconic chalk cliffs, provides a breathtaking backdrop for the race. The crystal-clear waters of the Baltic Sea are ideal for open water swimming, and the island’s biosphere reserve status aligns perfectly with ÖTILLÖ’s commitment to sustainability.

Getting to Rügen

The Baltic seaside resort of Binz is located in the southeast of Rügen Island and is easily accessible by both car and train. You can reach the island via the Rügen Bridge or the toll-free Rügen Dam. Rostock-Laage Airport provides flight connections with transfer services to Rügen (Binz). Whether you prefer to explore the island on foot, by train, bus, bicycle, car, boat, or even plane, there are plenty of transportation options available.

International Airports:

  • Berlin BER: ~3.5 hours by car
  • Hamburg HAM: ~3.5 hours by car

For more details about your journey, check the Race Page of ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Rügen!