Chronicle of BINZ

The Baltic Sea resort of Binz has a long and eventful history, which continue to the 19. century. Here is a brief chronicle of the most important events:

  • 1318: The village of Binz is mentioned for the first time in a document.
  • 1835: The first bathing establishments are built in Binz.
  • 1872: The railway line from Bergen to Binz is opened, facilitating access to the Baltic Sea resort.
  • 1880: The Lake bridge of Binz is being built, to facilitate guests' access to the water.
  • 1884 Achieved general recognition as a seaside resort BINZ – In the Stralsundischen newspaper, BINZ is mentioned for the first time as a seaside resort
  • 1885 Construction of the Villa “Undine” on the beach promenade as so-called Wolgasthaus – Built the shipyard Volga ster, because of bad orders, Prefabricated wooden houses
  • 1886 Construction of the Villa “Turning” Putbuser Street – First House in the style of bathroom architecture. The pension was off 1929 Otto turn. After his death, his wife successfully continued the pension. Also, today's Villa lake view was built in this year. Then run under the name pension Blücher
    • Family life on the beach below the bathroom style Villa by 1886

    Family life on the Beach below the bath style villa of 1886

  • 1887 Opening of the “East Lake Hotel” on the beach promenade, built by the hotelier Wittmüß (Today Hotel Baltic Sea).
  • 1888 Construction of the Villa “Burmeister” (Today Villa Baltik, Beach promenade.
  • 1889 Construction of the Villa “Germania” in the Bahnhofsstr. – Design of the beach promenade with trees.
  • 1890 Completion of the first Spa Hotel on the seafront – At the opening of the Fürst zu Putbus received Royal visit.
  • 1891 Inauguration of the railway link Altefähr – Sassnitz. BINZ is now accessible from Sassnitz by ship.
  • 1892 Gutsbezirk BINZ is independent of the border in the Wylichstraße rural municipality.
  • 1893 Construction of separate women's- and Mr baths up 1922
  • 1895 Opening of the railway line in Putbus to BINZ. Guests travelling by train (Kleinbahn) at.
  • 1895: The Kurhaus Binz is built and is considered an architectural masterpiece.
  • 1896 Completion of the warm bath with offices of the municipality administration (today: House Guest).
  • 1897 Establishment of the fire brigade.
  • 1898 A post Agency in the House Kliesow.
  • 1899 First hand-mediated Fernsprechanschluss (by 8 until 21 Watch) for the Hotel Seeschloss.
  • 1900 Construction of the Klünderbrücke in front of the hotel Seeschloss.
  • 1901 Opening a market Hall in the Jasmunder road.
  • 1902 First permanent landing bridge with a length of 560 m. Construction costs 130.000 Mark.
  • 1902: The famous architect Otto Spatz designed the hotel “Villa Salve”.
  • 1904/05 Destruction of the bridge's Eve through storm and rebuilding 1905.
  • 1909 BINZ is an independent district, Border is the Wylichstraße.
  • 1912 Collapse of the bridge because of large crowds of people, 14 Dead. It is 1913 the German life saving society in Leipzig (DLRG) founded in.
  • 1917 Holidays in times of war: Guests need to bring food stamps and may take any food from BINZ.
  • 1922 Use the bathing facilities is now free and allows free tanning on the beach.
  • 1928 Own coat of arms for BINZ, a red boat on black shaft bars. It grows a lion with Crown, He who symbolized Princes of Rügen.
  • 1933 Establishment of the nationalsozzialistischen leisure work “Strength through joy” (KdF), the between 1935 and 1939 the seaside resort Prora as a bath of the 20.000 planned. After the war began the construction work have been set.
  • 1936: The Strandhotel Binz is opened and is still one of the most famous buildings in the town.
  • 1945: After the Second World War, Binz became part of the Soviet occupation zone and later of the GDR.
  • 1991: After the reunification of Germany, Binz became part of the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
  • 2004: The pier of Binz is extensively renovated and has been shining in new splendour ever since.
  • 2012: Binz is the first Baltic Sea resort to be awarded the title “Climatic health resort” awarded.
  • 2020: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many events in Binz are cancelled or postponed, however, the Baltic Sea resort remains a popular destination for those seeking relaxation.

Today, Binz is a modern Baltic Sea resort with a wide range of leisure activities, from beach walks to water sports activities and cultural events. The historical architecture of the place, including the Kurhaus and the pier, make Binz a popular destination for architecture- and culture lovers.