Excavation work in the north of Rügen went on for months. The work in the Lohme marina turned out to be so extensive that the closure, which had been in place since mid-November last year, had to be repeatedly extended - most recently even beyond the start of the season.
Lohme: finally open from mid-May
At present, a current Notice to mariners (BfS) of the responsible Baltic Sea Waterways and Shipping Authority, which states that the harbour cannot be called at "until further notice". However, according to the responsible company, Touristik Lohme GmbH, this is expected to change in mid-May. The reason given there - in contrast to the BfS - is the lack of pier lighting. However, the dredging work has been completed.
Departure harbour for cruises to Bornholm
The imminent reopening is good news: the harbour in the south of the wide Tromper Wiek, protected by a stone breakwater around nine nautical miles south-east of Cape Arkona, is not only important for cruises around Rügen. The harbour also serves as a starting point for crossings to the Danish Baltic Sea island of Bornholm and to southern Sweden. Picturesquely situated at the foot of the famous cliffs, it is ideal for excursions to the nearby Jasmund National Park and to the Königsstuhl.
Attractive but risky location
Lohme harbour is located just below the impressive chalk cliffs, but this location also harbours dangers due to possible collapses of the cliffs. One such event took place twenty years ago, on 19 March 2005. At that time, the slope near the harbour slid over a width of 100 metres. This caused 400,000 square metres of soil to break off and fall onto the shore. Fortunately, the harbour itself remained undamaged. Measures were subsequently taken to secure the harbour.
