Sailing spectacle in Sassnitz: transport concept for SailGP is in place!

Sailing spectacle in Sassnitz: transport concept for SailGP is in place!

On August 16th and 17th, 2025, the small town of Sassnitz on the island of Rügen will be the setting for an exciting event highlight: the internationally renowned sailing series SailGP. As the SVZ reports, this event will bring a variety of international teams and exciting competitions to the Baltic Sea. A temporary traffic and parking concept will come into force for the approximately 10,000 expected visitors in order to guarantee an orderly process for both travelers and locals.

Access to Sassnitz will be significantly restricted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the day of the event. Access is then only possible with a special permit via the B96 (Lancken intersection), Dorfstraße, Mukraner Straße and the L303 (Werder). However, leaving the city remains permitted at any time. However, locals and working people have the option of applying for a transit permit, provided that valid reasons such as care or emergency services can be demonstrated. If you don't have a special permit, you should use the adjacent detours and shuttle offers. Sassnitz.de also provides information about which special traffic routing needs to be observed.

Traffic restrictions and parking options

The event not only brings relief, but also restrictions. There is an absolute ban on stopping at the Westhafen car park, for example. Untere Hafenstraße and Untere Straße der Jugend will also be closed to vehicle traffic on August 16th and 17th from 10 a.m. to around 7 p.m. If you want to travel by car, you should know that the parking spaces in Dwasieden, at Kistenplatz and at the vocational school can only be used during the event days with a valid parking ticket from the organizer. To ensure good connections, two parking spaces will be set up in Mukran - from there shuttle buses will take passengers to Rügen-Platz from 10 a.m.

But what about water transport? There is good news here too: Although there are restrictions on shipping before the racing days from August 11th to 17th, the local excursion boats will remain in operation. But you should find out about the departure times from the operators and reserve early, as the berth capacity for guest boaters is very limited.

Security measures and traffic controls

As is usual when holding such major events, comprehensive security measures are also in place. Short-term fairway closures cannot be ruled out on race days, and the water police will ensure safety with an increased presence. Traffic control by police vehicles with blue sparkling lights will also be visible. Anyone planning a visit to Sassnitz should prepare for the increased police volume and take appropriate precautions.

All of these regulations are part of a well-thought-out traffic concept that the district's road traffic authority launched in collaboration with the organizers. Traffic planning in particular is crucial for the success of such events, as shown by various studies on traffic management during major events. Academia.edu presents such concepts and emphasizes the importance of well-organized arrival and departure.

Conclusion: The SailGP sailing series will be a great opportunity to experience the maritime atmosphere of Rügen. If you plan well and inform yourself in good time, you will certainly be part of an unforgettable weekend in Sassnitz.