Binz
Binz | |
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Aerial view of Binz | |
| Coordinates: 54°24′N 13°36′E / 54.400°N 13.600°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| District | Vorpommern-Rügen |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Karsten Schneider |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.22 km2 (9.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31) | |
• Total | 5,009 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 18609 |
| Dialling codes | 038393 |
| Vehicle registration | RÜG |
| Website | gemeinde-binz |
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Binz is the largest seaside resort city on the German island of Rügen.
It is situated between the bay of Prorer Wiek and the Schmachter See (a lake) in the southeast of the island. To the north of Binz stretches the Schmale Heide (the "narrow heath"), a tongue of land which joins the Muttland region of Rügen to the Jasmund peninsula. The land to the south and east of Binz is hilly, reaching a height of over 100 metres above sea level.
Binz is known for its well-kept historical resort architecture and natural scenery, close to the Jasmund National Park and its chalk cliffs.
Its Polish name is Bińce, as recorded and documented in 1937.