The popular marina below the cliffs in the north of the island had been closed since November last year. Routine dredging work was originally planned, but this became so extensive that the closure had to be extended several times. A planned opening date for the start of the season also had to be postponed for a different reason.
Pier lighting as the last missing element
Although the dredging work had been successfully completed, the pier lighting was still missing, as announced by Touristik Lohme GmbH. This has now been retrofitted. The Baltic Sea Waterways and Shipping Office (NfS) has announced in a message for sailors that the harbour can now be called at again after being closed for more than six months.
Starting point for trips to Bornholm
The reopening of the harbour is good news: the harbour in the south of the wide Tromper Wiek, about nine nautical miles south-east of Cape Arkona, protected by a stone pier, is not only important for cruises around Rügen. It offers 50 guest berths with service and protection by stone piers.
Due to its location, Lohme also serves as a starting point for crossings to the Danish Baltic Sea island of Bornholm, just 50 nautical miles away, 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.
Lohme is attractively situated, but risky
Lohme harbour is located directly beneath the impressive chalk cliffs, which gives the location its special charm. However, this location also harbours dangers due to possible collapses of the cliffs. One such incident occurred on 19 March 2005, for example, when a slope 100 metres wide slid down after heavy rain. This caused 400,000 square metres of soil to fall onto the shore. Fortunately, the harbour itself remained undamaged and safety measures have since been put in place.
