🌲 Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe: Jasmund
Beech forest and chalk cliffs on Rügen island, Germany
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Jasmund peninsula, Rügen island, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
- Forest type: Primeval European beech (Fagus sylvatica) ecosystem
- Highest point: Königsstuhl cliff viewpoint, approximately 118 metres above sea level
- UNESCO inscription: 2011
Jasmund National Park is a protected forest reserve on the Jasmund peninsula of Rügen island in northeastern Germany that preserves one of Europe's oldest naturally evolved beech ecosystems. The park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 as part of a transnational serial property recognizing ancient beech forests across multiple European countries. As of 2026, Jasmund remains fully operational as a national park with managed public access via maintained trails, visitor ...