Country vacations in golden autumn are so beautiful

Riding on the beach, watching cranes dance, rummaging in farm stores or going on a gourmet tour - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern enchants visitors with heart-warming experiences even in the cooler months of the year.

Published: August 12, 2025

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Autumn in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is the perfect time for an eventful country vacation. Misty veils lie over the meadows, trees glow in the most beautiful shades of red and gold, and snuggling up in the falling temperatures is twice as nice. But before the fireplace or campfire crackles in the evening, unforgettable moments of adventure and enjoyment await guests during the day. While riding on the beach, the salty Baltic Sea air caresses your cheeks while your gaze wanders over the water. The history of the old manors and manor houses also becomes particularly tangible on horseback. Those who appreciate regional craftsmanship can relax in the diverse courtyards and enjoy a chat about the wind and weather. The exciting pleasure tours take you particularly close to traditional craftsmanship. And in between, the cozy farm cafés tempt you with coffee, tea, mostly home-baked cakes and all kinds of local delicacies.

These five offers make a country vacation in autumnal Mecklenburg-Vorpommern perfect.

Two riders on horseback go beach riding at sunset on the Baltic Sea on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula

1. beach riding on the Baltic Sea

Trotting into the waves and lapping up the water, feeling the sun and the salty sea air - riding by the sea is an experience for eternity. It is simply wonderful to ride along the open sea accompanied by the sound of the sea or to trot a little into the gradually deepening water. In autumn, Riding on several beaches in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is possible. From October, beach sections in Zinnowitz and Trassenheide on Usedom and in the Baltic Sea resorts on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula will be open to horse and rider. Some riding stables offer packages with beach riding, especially in the fall. In a few places, riding on the beach is even permitted all year round, such as in the Rostock Heath with its extensive riding trails.

2. farm stores and farm cafés: browse, discover, taste

During a country vacation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, guests can get very close to the origins of regional food. Many farms offer freshly picked apples or earthy-smelling potatoes straight from the garden or the field next door. Freshly caught fish from the Baltic Sea or the numerous inland lakes is often smoked on site. The aromatic scent of the ovens is enticing even from afar. Eggs and meat are also available directly from the farm in many places. Regional and traditionally produced and often garnished with a personal story - in the farm shops, shopping becomes an experience. The range on offer is so diverse that you can not only stock up sustainably on vacation, but also find delicious souvenirs for your loved ones at home. If you want to enjoy something on the spot, you should not miss the . When the autumn wind blows the leaves from the trees outside, homemade cake tastes even better with hot coffee, tea or sea buckthorn juice.

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3. gourmet hearts beat faster here

If you want to discover Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with your taste buds, you will love the diverse gourmet tours and culinary events. Regional treasures are just waiting to be discovered. Under the motto „Zu Tisch bei Freunden“, individual travelers travel to Mecklenburger ParkLand to enjoy regional delights and have stimulating conversations with the hosts. Things get adventurous on the „Smugglers' Route Old Salt Road“. At seven exciting stops from Bad Sülze to the Baltic Sea, guests can feel salt on their skin, see this white treasure glow and, of course, taste it. In and around Güstrow, (pleasure) cycle tours lead directly to selected farms. The exciting adventure route „ErlebnisReich Bienenstraße“ takes you to another, no less fascinating world. And last but not least, pleasure travelers can visit various farm dairies along the milk and cheese route and even try their hand at making cheese themselves.

4. country experiences: Nature plays the leading role here

Nature organizes the most beautiful countryside experiences in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Be it the cranes, which rest here in their thousands in the fall, or the imposing Ivenack oaks, which are among the oldest of their kind in Europe with more than a thousand years of growth. Man has only created the infrastructure here with viewing towers, guided excursions into the Ice Age that shaped this landscape, or carriage, boat and hiking tours. An also offers impressive country experiences. Family connection is included here. If you like, you can not only watch the grass grow, but also feed the animals and help with the harvest. Guests can follow in the fascinating footsteps of local history in the rural museums. Participation and amazement are just as much a part of the program here as in the almost 40 nature experience centers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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5. on high horseback from manor house to castle

Autumn is the ideal time of year to explore charming . And Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has numerous impressive examples of both. On a three-day trail ride of around 100 kilometers, riders can admire several of these historic and impressive buildings in a single day. These include the elegant Dalwitz Estate in Walkendorf, Prebberede Castle with its baroque and neoclassical influences and the picturesque Gremmelin Estate, where noble horses were once bred. This slow, original and environmentally friendly way of traveling focuses not only on the impressive historical buildings but also on the diverse nature with its vastness and getting to know the horse. If you ride along the endless meadows, fields, lakes and hills in the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, you may not meet a soul for hours. This allows your senses to focus entirely on the impressions, the beautiful avenues, sleepy villages with their cobblestones and defiant stone churches.

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