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Reasons for #coolcationMV

Published: January 19, 2026

Two people sit on a jetty on Lake Mirov at sunrise and dip their feet into the smooth water while a fine mist hovers over the surface.

Enjoy the summer without breaking a sweat? Then Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is the right place for you. Here, vastness meets water and relaxation in nature meets vibrant culture.

+/- 720 hours of sunshine in summer

More than 700 hours of sunshine from June to August and a mild breeze on the Baltic Sea and the lakes will entice you outside. Even in midsummer, the air in the vacation destination is pleasantly fresh. Ideal conditions for being active and taking a deep breath.

Whether relaxing Radfahren on well-developed paths along the coast, lakes and canals or extensive Wanderungen through shady forests and vast landscapes with spontaneous swimming breaks in between – the water is almost always close by in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Historic Hanseatic cities invite you to take a leisurely stroll with their maritime flair, cafés and small boutiques. Perfect for switching off and recharging your batteries.

What an entrée! Already the way to the beach of Torfbrücke makes right mood., © MV-T/Tiemann

2. cool events within cool walls

The unique density of around 2.000 magnificent residences, lovingly restored manors and manor houses and extensive parks will not only make the hearts of history buffs beat faster. The cool walls of the architectural treasures are a great place to spend the summer with readings, concerts and festivals.

The Schwerin Castle is the shining highlight and focal point of the relaxed capital of the vacation region, with SUP and boat hire directly in front of the castle as well as theater performances and relaxed picnic concerts in the park. As part of the historic castle ensemble, it has recently been rightly .

A person stands stand-up paddling on Lake Schwerin and paddles towards Schwerin Castle in the warm evening light.

3. action kick on the coast and lakes

Whether you want to plunge into gentle waves, challenge the wind while sailing or glide silently over quiet bays with the SUP want to glide silently üover quiet bays – every moment on the water has its magic. And with 2,000 kilometers of coastline and just as many lakes, the magic is there for everyone.

As a beginner, you can safely take your first steps on a board or boat with experienced coaches. And professionals show at the SailGP how spectacular water sports can be - fast edges, flying foils, pure adrenaline.

A person sits with a surfboard in the gentle Baltic Sea waves off the coast of Warnemünde and looks out over the calm water.

4. networked water wonderland

The water laps rhythmically against the bow of the canoe, birds chatter from the wild shore: on the networked waterways of the vacation destination have a special atmosphere in summer. Here you can simply let yourself drift along or cover kilometers without breaking a sweat. Did you know, for example, that you can paddle from Berlin to Schwerin?

Pssst… With a bit of luck, you might even spot a hunting or discover a kingfisher. Quiet and always surprising.

Two people are floating in a canoe on the Peene, one sitting ready to paddle, the other relaxing in the shade of the riverbank vegetation.

5. summer in the sand

And in the evening at the latest, everyone is drawn to the water again: strolling along the promenade, the elegant Bäderarchitektur of yesteryear with the beach feeling of today to create a summer vibe all of its own.

A cool drink from the , plenty of space, a fresh breeze in your nose, the horizon that lets you take a deep breath and the sun disappearing behind the Baltic Sea. Summer can be this relaxed.

Box seat to the sunset - the terrace of the deck on the steep coast in Heiligendamm, © MV-T/Tiemann

Activities

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  • © Jana Koch

    Hotel WENDENKRUG

    • Temporarily closed
    • Burgwallinsel, 17166 Teterow

    Excursion restaurant with lake terrace and pension rooms under the thatched roof on the Burgwallinsel in Lake Teterow

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  • © TDG Rechlin mbH / Hans Blossey

    Sailing harbor Rechlin

    • Fritz-Reuter-Straße, 17248 Rechlin

    The sailing harbor of the Müritz-Segel-Verein Rechlin e.V. is located on the eastern shore of the Kleine Müritz.

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  • SeeWirtschaft - The Top Location at Lake Fleesensee

    • Strandweg, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

    Restaurant - bar - event, events, boat rental, moorings and a real insider's tip about fishing.

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  • Surfspot Lütow

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17440 Lütow

    The small amount of space makes Lütow a pure windsurfing spot. The spot works especially well with wind from south to northwest directions.

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  • © Gina Schulenberg

    Nudist beach at Kölpingsee

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17192 Klink

    The naturist beach at Kölpingsee in Klink is a real insider tip for anyone who wants to enjoy nature and swimming without clothing in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. The natural bathing area impresses with its unspoiled nature and beautiful location away from the hustle and bustle.

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  • © TMV/Gohlke

    Hertha lake with rest area

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18551 Lohme

    The legendary Hertha Lake is located on the Jasmund Peninsula, in the northeast of the Island of Rügen.

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  • © Bärbel Ahrens

    Bicycle rental Idyll

    • Open today
    • Kurstraße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    The bicycle rental offers a wide range of bicycles for tours of any kind in the surrounding area.

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  • The shifting sand dunes are visible from far away., © Gabriele Skorupski

    Inland dune Klein Schmölen

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 19303 Klein Schmölen

    There are not many natural elevations in the Elbtalaue, which should certainly please cyclists. All the more interesting is the sight of the inland dunes at Klein Schmölen near Dömitz, which can be seen from afar from the Elbe shore road.

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  • © Kanu-Hecht

    With canoe pike on national park tour

    • Dalmsdorf, 17237 Kratzeburg

    Here you can experience the beauty of the Müritz National Park from a completely different side. It is called board a boat of the diverse fleet and enjoy the silence and partial solitude of the region.

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  • The comfortable houseboats from Abenteuer Flusslandschaft, which are equipped with solar panels, bow thrusters and heating, offer the finest in vacation enjoyment., © Abenteuer Flusslandschaft

    Adventure River Landscape

    • Werftstraße, 17389 Anklam

    Are you looking for adventure tours and nature trips in the river valleys of Western Pomerania? Then you are exactly right with us. With years of experience we offer, among other things, solar boat tours, chartering of holiday floats and canoe trips on the Amazon of the North. There is something for everyone.

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  • © TMV/Gänsicke

    Surfspot Suhrendorf

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18569 Suhrendorf

    Hang loose awaits you in Suhrendorf. With a kite and windsurf school, stores and camping site, everything is there. There's even a casual surf hostel right behind the beach. And the beach bar with a view of the sunset over the island of Hiddensee puts the icing on the cake. With southwest to north winds, you get your money's worth here.

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  • The PAHLHUUS is the information center of the Biosphere Reserve Schaalsee, © PAHLHUUS/Dornblut

    “PAHLHUUS“ – Visitor centre of the UNESCO biosphere reserve “Schaalsee“

    • Wittenburger Chaussee, 19246 Zarrentin am Schaalsee

    Welcome to the PAHLHUUS, the visitor centre of the UNESCO biosphere reserve „Schaalsee“. We are happy to inform you about touristic offers and show you the most beautiful places in the biosphere reserve. Extraordinary insights into nature and landscape of the region await you in an interactive exhibition.

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  • © Campingpark Kamerun

    Camping and camper park Cameroon

    • Open today
    • Zur Stillen Bucht, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    The campsite is located directly on the north shore of the Müritz.

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  • Marina North / Aparthotel at Lake Heidensee

    • Buchenweg, 19055 Schwerin

    Idyllically located on Lake Heidensee is the Aparthotel and Marina Nord with marina and sailing school.

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  • Müritz, © surflocal.de

    Kitesurfing track Boek

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Gertrud-von-le-Fort-Allee, 17248 Boek

    This is the top spot on the Müritz - and also the only one where you can kite on the water. The small but fine sandy beach slopes so gently that the water is shallow for 500 meters. You will have the most fun from southwest to north. If the water is calm, you can pass the time with beach volleyball or rent a SUP from the windsurfing school.

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  • Surfspot Zierow

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 23968 Zierow

    Just a few kilometers west of Wismar, you'll find a shallow water spot for northwest to northeast winds in Zierow. And there is even a camping site here. Please pay attention to the designated surf zone.

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  • © Wasserski-Lift Zachun

    Zachun water ski lift

    • Am Badesee, 19230 Neu Zachun

    The idyllically situated lake in Neu Zachun is one of the top addresses in the region, especially among water-skiing enthusiasts. The facility has the first water ski lift in the whole of Mecklenburg-Vorprommern and also has a lot to offer.

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  • © JH Teterow/Danny Gohlke

    Youth Hostel Teterow

    • Am Seebahnhof, 17166 Teterow

    Book your all-round carefree package with us! We realize your wishes. With us, children are guaranteed to meet other children and the relaxed atmosphere in the house makes it possible for guests to enjoy the most beautiful days of the year. The various excursion, leisure and activity possibilities are a paradise for everyone.

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  • © TDG Rechlin mbH

    Rechlin beach with pier

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Fritz-Reuter-Straße, 17248 Rechlin

    The baby beach in Rechlin offers an idyllic setting for families and those seeking relaxation alike. Rechlin, a picturesque little town in Germany, is known for its breathtaking lake landscape and wide range of leisure activities.

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  • Nature travel MV

    • Butzebarg, 18337 Marlow

    Paddling, biking and hiking tours with the special nature experience! Go with us on a discovery tour, experience wonderful encounters, enjoy the silence - let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of nature. We will show you where it is most beautiful.

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  • View of the Barkow manor house, © Tourist Info Plau am See GmbH

    Barkow manor house

    • Heinrich-Zander-Straße, 19395 Barkow

    In the Mecklenburg Lake District not far from Plau am See lies the Barkow manor house built in 1913 by the Hülße family. The large garden borders directly on the Müritz-Elde waterway. The house was completely renovated in recent years and furnished as a guesthouse with eight apartments, two single rooms and ten double rooms. The Barkow Manor rents out canoes and bicycles.

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  • Surfing and kitesurfing school Usedom

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Zeltplatzstr., 17449 Karlshagen

    Learn kitesurfing on the Baltic Sea on Usedom and the Achterwasser. We are lucky enough to teach in one of the largest standing and learning areas in Germany, and depending on the wind direction, we can switch to several spots. Our water sports center is located on the Baltic Sea, on the sunny island of Usedom, on the sports beach.

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  • © TMV/Gohlke

    Bekow Protected Landscape Area

    • 19230 Hagenow

    For over 100 years, the Hagenower Bekow with its bogs, ponds, forest and field has been a popular recreation area for the people of Hagenow. The protected landscape area with many special habitats can be explored on a circular trail during a walk. In summer, visitors can also refresh themselves in Hagenow's forest pool. For those who want to delve deeper into the flora and fauna, there is a free audio guide for their own smartphone.

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  • Kite course at our center on Poel, © Andreas Hung

    Kite Paradise Poel

    • Lotsenstieg, 23999 Kirchdorf

    You have seen them many times, these kitesurfers, found it fascinating how they glide with their kites over the water, driven only by the wind, sometimes riding sometimes jumping. You finally want to try it. You feel like it and you are just here at the Baltic Sea. Take the opportunity and call us!

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  • Supieria - Wake & water park

    • Schmarl Dorf, 18106 Rostock

    Supieria // The outdoor water park in the heart of Rostock. Water fun and action meet relaxation and maritime flair here. Whether wakeboarding on the full-size cable, stand-up paddling on the Warnow or relaxing on the beach - Supieria offers the right experience for everyone.

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  • Van der Valk Nature Resort Drewitz

    • Am Drewitzer See, 17214 Nossentiner Hütte OT Drewitz

    In the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District, halfway between Berlin and Rostock and directly on Lake Drewitz, you will find a spot that some say is paradise ...

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  • Yacht charter & boat rental Halbeck

    • Markt, 16831 Rheinsberg

    Halbeck Boat Hire & Yacht Charter is the place to go in Rheinsberg for all questions relating to leisure on the water. Whether it's a canoe, a small motorboat with or without an inland boating license or a motor yacht - everyone will find the boat that meets their vacation requirements here.

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  • © Nalbach Architekten

    Seehotel am Neuklostersee

    • Seestraße, 23992 Nakenstorf

    The privately run Seehotel is located in the nature reserve at Neuklostersee lake with its own bathing beach, hotel restaurant and extensive sports and wellness facilities. “Gänsebar” and “Kinderhotel” on the grounds of the hotel.The Seehotel with extensive hotel parkland, sunbathing lawns and own sandy beach is located in Nakenstorf in the middle of the nature reserve on the banks of the Neuklostersee lake.

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  • © TV Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Outdoor pool Zippendorfer Strand

    • Am Strand, 19063 Schwerin

    Bathers feel almost like they are at the sea at the sandy beach of Zippendorf, which is up to 20 meters wide. The elongated city beach is located on the southern shore of Schwerin's inner lake and is also easy to reach on foot or by bike from the old town.

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  • Granzow bathing beach

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17252 Granzow

    In the vacation park Granzow is the bathing beach with very family-friendly infrastructure around it.

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