15 Years UNESCO World Natural Heritage Ancient Beech Forests – Anniversary Year Jasmund
Anniversary year for the 15th anniversary of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site on Rügen
About UNESCO Anniversary Jasmund
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15 Years World Natural Heritage
In 2011, the ancient beech forests of Jasmund National Park were recognised by UNESCO as World Natural Heritage sites within the "Ancient Beech Forests of Germany". 2026 marks the 15th anniversary of this designation – an occasion that the Königsstuhl National Park Centre is celebrating with a special anniversary year.
A Year Full of Programmes
The National Park Centre is organising the anniversary year with numerous formats. The focus is on special exhibitions such as "We Are Europe's Wilderness" and "Ancient Beech Forests near Wissower Klinken", which can be seen in early summer. In addition, there are guided tours, interactive activities, and a UNESCO World Heritage event day that conveys the importance of the natural heritage.
The Beech Forests of Jasmund
The ancient beech forests on the Jasmund peninsula are among the last near-natural lowland beech forests in Europe. They grow directly on the chalk coast of Rügen Island, where the Königsstuhl stands as a landmark above the Baltic Sea. This combination of forest and chalk cliffs makes the National Park unique and justifies its World Heritage status.
Natural Heritage for the Region
Jasmund National Park is located near Sassnitz in the Vorpommern-Rügen district in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The anniversary year is not only a celebration but also an invitation to reflect on the protection of wilderness. With exhibitions, guided tours, and event days, the Königsstuhl National Park Centre brings visitors closer to the responsibility for this World Heritage site.
UNESCO Anniversary Jasmund — edition 2026
Anniversary Year 2026
The year 2026 is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Jasmund National Park as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site "Ancient Beech Forests of Germany". The Königsstuhl National Park Centre is organising the entire year with a special programme.
Special Exhibitions and Event Days
Highlights include the special exhibitions "We Are Europe's Wilderness" and "Ancient Beech Forests near Wissower Klinken", which will be mainly on display during May and June. Guided tours and special formats will take place throughout the year, including a UNESCO World Heritage event day with guided tours and interactive activities.
Programme UNESCO Anniversary Jasmund 2026
Programme in the Anniversary Year 2026
- Special exhibition "We Are Europe's Wilderness" (focus May–June)
- Special exhibition "Ancient Beech Forests near Wissower Klinken"
- UNESCO World Heritage event day with guided tours and interactive activities
- Guided tours and special formats spread throughout the year
Highlights UNESCO Anniversary Jasmund 2026
- 15 years UNESCO World Natural Heritage Ancient Beech Forests
- Special exhibitions "We Are Europe's Wilderness" and "Ancient Beech Forests near Wissower Klinken"
- UNESCO World Heritage event day with guided tours
- Year-round anniversary programme at Königsstuhl
Prices UNESCO Anniversary Jasmund 2026
Admission to the special exhibitions and the Königsstuhl National Park Centre is according to the regular tariff. Information on event days and guided tours is available from the Königsstuhl National Park Centre.
Practical information — UNESCO Anniversary Jasmund
Getting There
By train: ICE/IC to Stralsund Hbf, then regional train to Sassnitz, from there take the Königsstuhl shuttle bus to the National Park Centre. By car: B96 to Sassnitz, then to the Hagen car park with shuttle connection.
Programme
The special exhibitions are mainly on display from May to June, event days and guided tours are spread throughout the year 2026. Current dates available from the Königsstuhl National Park Centre.
Tip
Bring sturdy footwear for the guided tours along the chalk coast and through the beech forests.
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Where it takes place UNESCO Anniversary Jasmund
Nationalpark-Zentrum Königsstuhl
Stubbenkammer 2a, 18546 Sassnitz