Thiessow
Thiessow Hafen · Mönchgut peninsula · Klein Zicker
54°15.5'N 13°42.2'E
Depth
3–6m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
75m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
75m
75m for the south tip anchorage in 3–6m on sand and mud. Open E/SE/S across the Baltic — leave in any easterly above F4. The transition from inner Bodden to open Baltic exposure means this anchorage requires more weather-watching than the inner Bodden stops.
About This Anchorage
Thiessow is the southernmost point of Rügen — the tip of the narrow Mönchgut peninsula that extends into the Greifswalder Bodden. The village (700 inhabitants) is one of the oldest continuously inhabited fishing settlements on Rügen. The Mönchgut museum (Heimatmuseum) documents the traditional Mönchgut fisher culture — the distinctive local costume and fishing traditions are preserved and celebrated at the annual Mönchgut Festival. The anchorage is at the transition between the sheltered inner Bodden and the more exposed outer Baltic — good in W/NW conditions, less suitable in E. The chalk cliffs of Jasmund and the dunes of Usedom are visible in clear conditions.
Protected From
W · NW · N · NE
Exposed To
E · SE · S
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (outer anchorage); harbour fee approx €10–12/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Speed limit 8kt in Bodden areas; Nationalpark nature protection on Mönchgut peninsula; bird sanctuary areas on outer beaches; do not land on bird nesting beaches Apr–Aug.
Hazards
- !Open to E, SE, and S — Baltic swell enters the outer Bodden in E conditions; leave or enter the inner Bodden (Gager, Lauterbach) in any E above F4
- !South tip of Rügen has increasing exposure compared to inner Bodden — the outer Bodden is not as sheltered as it looks on the chart
- !No fuel — arrive with full tanks
- !Bird sanctuary beaches on Mönchgut peninsula — no landing Apr–Aug
Skipper's Tips
- →Thiessow is the turning point on the Rügen east coast circuit — from here, decide whether to proceed into the outer Bodden towards Usedom and Poland or return north
- →The Mönchgut museum (Heimatmuseum) is one of the finest folk culture museums in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — the preserved fisherman's cottages and the traditional dress are remarkably complete; open May–October
- →The walk from Thiessow to Klein Zicker (3km north along the peninsula shore) gives views across both sides of the narrow Mönchgut spit — west into the inner Bodden, east into the outer Bodden
- →Evening light on the south tip of Rügen — the lighthouse at Thiessow, the reed-edged Bodden, and the setting sun — is one of the most peaceful scenes in the German Baltic
- →From Thiessow, the passage south into the outer Greifswalder Bodden and then to Usedom/Karlshagen (15nm) requires careful Bodden navigation — follow the buoys scrupulously
Facilities
Small restaurant in Thiessow village (seasonal). Traditional Mönchgut fish restaurant at harbour. Nearest full provisioning: Göhren (8nm).
Nearest provisions: Göhren (8nm north, Rügen east coast bus) (4.2nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September. Thiessow is best as a daytime stop on the Rügen circuit rather than an overnight anchorage — the E/SE/S exposure makes the outer anchorage vulnerable. Inner Bodden anchorages (Gager) are preferable for overnight.
Recommended Anchor Types
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