Sassnitz lighthouse, Rügen, Germany 1 Feb 2024

Sassnitz lighthouse, Rügen, Germany

This winter wonderland is Rügen, Germany"s largest island. From the iconic chalk cliffs of Jasmund National Park to sandy beaches, the island provides a diverse landscape for nature enthusiasts to revel in. Many artists have come here in the past to give free rein to their creativity. The chalk cliffs inspired one of Germany"s most famous painters—Caspar David Friedrich. Pictured here is Sassnitz lighthouse, a maritime beacon that has guided sailors through the Baltic Sea since its establishment in 1905. Though ice may be covering the shore, the lighthouse still stands, frozen as over, shining a light for ships to sail by.

© Christian Back/Huber/eStock Photo

palette

Today in History

A castle full of history
1 Feb 2025Königstein Fortress, Saxon Switzerland, Germany
1 Feb 2026Colourful house in Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil

More Desktop Wallpapers:

29 Dec 2025St Gregory Church in Ani Ruins, Kars, Türkiye
23 Oct 2023Corn maze in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
8 Sep 2025International Literacy Day
A right royal tradition
20 Mar 2026Spring equinox
Lighting up the Dolomites
The lonely castle
9 Nov 2023Birch trees, Drammen, Norway
19 May 2024Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Liguria, Italy
27 Feb 2026International Polar Bear Day
5 Feb 2024Northern hawk-owl
16 Nov 2024Wadden Sea coast, Friesland, Netherlands
Perfect day for a ride
All hail the mighty mangrove!
Happy Mothers Day!
28 Apr 2025Impala in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
26 Oct 2025British Summer Time ends
4 Apr 2025National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC, United States
14 Apr 2026Common clownfish, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia
5 Oct 2024Follow the teacher!
Whos in this creepy copse?
From victory to festivity
Celebrating the tropics
1 Apr 2025Tree frog
27 Aug 2025World Lake Day
7 Dec 2023Verdon Gorge, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
9 Sep 2024Iguazu Falls at the border of Argentina and Brazil
20 Feb 2026Horsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California, United States
12 Feb 2025Celebrating Charles Darwin
6 Dec 2023Computer Science Week