Putbus is a town located on the southeastern coast of the island of Rügen in Germany. It is situated within the county of Vorpommern-Rügen in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, positioned close to the Baltic Sea.
The town has a population of 4,741 inhabitants and serves as a significant tourist destination featuring numerous seaside resorts. Putbus holds the distinction of being the oldest resort on the island of Rügen and has been formally recognized by the state as a resort town since 1997.