Sassnitz (IPA2|ˈzasnɪts) (before 1993 in Saßnitz) is a town on the Jasmund peninsula, Rügen Island, in the Federal State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The population in 12/31/2006 was 10,747. It is a well-known resort town, and is a gateway to the nearby Jasmund National Park. Sassnitz is hom...