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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.

1. +/- 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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  • Breitling // © surflocal.de

    Surfspot Stuthof

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18146 Stuthof

    On the eastern shore of the Breitling, you will find a small but fine shallow water area and a water sports school when the wind blows from the southwest to the northwest. And it's only a 20-minute drive from Rostock.

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    Summer toboggan run & monkey forest Malchow

    • Karower Chaussee, 17213 Malchow

    Seven curves on a total length of 800 m and a height difference of 30 m, 7 steep curves, 6 chicanes and a fully automatic T-bar lift make you want to have winter fun in a summery environment.

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  • Kastanienhof - Guest House

    • Kastanienhof, 19217 Bülow

    The Kastanienhof is situated in a beautiful secluded location between forests and fields on the edge of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Schaalsee. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills, forests, lakes and the nearby natural beaches of the Baltic Sea.

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  • Camping and Holiday Park Havelberge

    • An den Havelbergen, 17237 Userin OT Groß Quassow

    Havelberge Camping and Holiday Park lies directly at Lake Woblitz. In addition to 90 holiday homes and mobile homes, thers's also a restaurant with sun terrace and lake views and many exciting activities as well as entertainment shows and live music. (April-October)

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  • © Kurverwaltung Plau am See

    Hotel & Restaurant Fackelgarten

    • Dammstraße, 19395 Plau am See

    The Fackelgarten with its excellent location, on the one hand in the heart of Plau am See and on the other hand in the middle of nature - romantically by the river. From here you can reach all the important sights of Plau am See on foot or watch the boat traffic on our sunny terrace.

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  • © KiEZ Prebelow

    KiEZ Prebelow

    • Prebelow, 16831 Prebelow

    KiEZ Prebelow is the ideal base all year round, and not just for school trips and daycare stays. In addition to activities in the Mecklenburg Lake District, there are numerous offers on the 14-hectare site and in the immediate vicinity. Excursions are also possible.

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  • © MV-T/Gohlke

    Forest bath Grabow

    • Goethestraße, 19300 Grabow

    On the outskirts of Grabow, near the Eldewiesen and the forest, lies in the shade of tall trees the Waldbad Grabow. Well-kept grounds, spacious sunbathing lawns, shaded areas, playgrounds and several water pools for small splashers or sporty swimmers invite you to swim, play and relax in good weather.

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  • Beaver Holiday Farm

    • Diemitz Schleuse, 17252 Diemitz

    The three-sided farm is located directly on the Diemitz lock on the small Peetschsee lake. The lovingly renovated buildings house the vacation apartments, restaurant, reception and farm store. 11 other wooden houses offer peace and relaxation far away from mass tourism. The Schäferwagenburg and the large campsite by the water are something special for outdoor fans. The raft and boat rental invites you to discover the rustic landscape of Mecklenburg from the water. The beautiful landscape and the relaxed atmosphere at the Biber Ferienhof invite you to enjoy.

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  • © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Voigtsdorf ponds and kingfisher nature trail

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 19370 Parchim

    The carp ponds are located very picturesquely in the forest north of the Wockersee near Parchim. The approximately one-kilometer-long kingfisher nature trail leads around the lower pond. At 10 stations, visitors can learn about the history of the ponds and the different landscapes around them. There are several rest areas for hikers and cyclists.

    Read more: "Voigtsdorf ponds and kingfisher nature trail"
  • © Stadt Lübtheen

    Forest bath Probst Jesar

    • Probst Jesar, 19249 Lübtheen OT Probst Jesar

    The Waldbad is located on the outskirts of Probst Jesar, a district east of the town of Lübtheen and south of Hagenow idyllic and quiet location on a lake.

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  • Herb farm Carlsthal // © M. Hagemann

    Herb farm Carlsthal

    • Closed today
    • Trebelstraße, 18334 Carlsthal / Lindholz

    On the herb farm Carlsthal there are about 200 varieties of herbs to admire, taste and buy throughout the year. The trained gardener and passionate herbalist Jeanette Nadebor invites interested guests to her herb farm for herb walks, workshops, country cooking and summer concerts. The herb farm is surrounded by a natural end moraine landscape of the Trebel valley.

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  • Beach // © MV-T/Gohlke

    Surf Spot Ueckermünde (Stettiner Haff)

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17373 Ueckermünde

    This shallow water spot with the broad standing area is still a real sleeper. Optimal conditions dominate in northwest and southeast wind. Surfing is forbidden from May 15 to September 15. Then you can fall back on Bellin, which is only five kilometres away.

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  • Aquamaris beach residence Rügen

    • Wittower Straße, 18556 Juliusruh

    The AQUAMARIS Strandresidenz Rügen is located in the north of the Island of Rügen. The 4 restaurants Strandperle, Buffalo, San Marco and Dat Fischhus offer something for every taste. The wellness area includes the Beauty & Wellness Center Aquawell, the swimming pool, the sauna and the fitness center.

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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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  • Beach Sommersdorf

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17111 Sommersdorf

    On the western shore of Lake Kummerow, a wide sandy beach, several swimming bays and usually a light breeze await you. From here you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets.

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  • © Remo Block

    Adventure & Water Sports

    • An der Metow, 19395 Plau am See

    Our vacation park is located directly on the water and yet in the city. In Mecklenburg the clocks go slower, they say, and to some extent time seems to stand still, so you also have more of it available on vacation.Feel the Plau summer freshness in every season, the clear sea air and the wholesome, healthy nature.

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  • © Plauer Hai-Live e. V.

    Plauer Hai-Live e. V. - Sailing connects

    • Seestraße, 19395 Plau am See

    The Plauer Hai-Live e. V. sailing club in Plau am See in the Mecklenburg Lake District has been in existence since 2006. The association was founded as an inclusive sailing club right from the start.

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  • 4 star campsite on Lake Krakow // © Frank Eilrich

    Campingplace at Krakower See

    • Windfang, 18292 Krakow am See

    In the climatic health resort of Krakow am See, the 4-star campsite at the Krakow Lake offers everything you need for a good holiday.

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  • © SeeWirtschaft Untergöhren

    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.

    Read more: "SeeWirtschaft - The Top Location at Lake Fleesensee"
  • © Van der Valk Freizeit und Touristik GmbH

    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 ...

    Read more: "Van der Valk Nature Resort Drewitz"
  • Yacht charter Schulz

    • An der Reeck, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    Yachtcharter Schulz offers everything a boater's heart desires, from boating vacations on a thousand lakes to day trips and one-way tours.

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  • Schaalsee-Camp - camping site and canoe station

    • Open today
    • Sterleyer Heide, 23883 Sterley

    The Schaalsee-Camp is located between the Schaalsee and the Salemer See. Campfire sites, covered wagons and teepees to spend the night make the charm of this place (no permanent campers). Guests in caravans, mobile homes or tents are of course welcome. From the canoe or bicycle you can explore the slightly hilly landscape.

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  • © Dschungelschute

    Jungle barge

    • Seestraße, 19406 Borkow

    Together the barges can be steered by paddle through the rustic jungle atmosphere of the Mildenitz. Exciting challenges such as narrow river bends and obstacles are mastered as a team. An adventure for every group. With delicacies from the grill or cake buffet, you can enjoy yourself together on the water.

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  • Campsite "Bolter Ufer" C15

    • Am Müritzufer, 17248 Boeker Mühle

    Welcome to the campsite "Bolter Ufer" C 15, in the state-recognized resort of Rechlin OT Boeker Mühle. The campsite with a catamaran and surfing mill is located directly on the south-eastern bank of the Müritz, in the middle of a mixed forest.

    Read more: "Campsite "Bolter Ufer" C15"
  • Herzlich Willkommen im Jugendtours Feriendorf Ummanz // © Jugendtours-Feriendorf Ummanz/Meixner

    Youth Tours Holiday Village Ummanz

    • 18569 Ummanz OT Markow

    Jugendtours vacation village Ummanz is located in the west of the island of Ummanz, in the middle of the National Park of Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft. The distinctive place for school trips as well as children's and youth trips offers various sports fields, skateboard track and campfire site. The cozy bungalows are a great place to spend time together.

    Read more: "Youth Tours Holiday Village Ummanz"
  • © TDG Rechlin mbH

    Bathing beach campsite "Boek" C16

    • Gertrud-von-le-Fort-Allee, 17248 Boek

    Our nature campsite "Boek" C 16 with a surfing and canoeing base and a kite surfing route is located directly on the south-eastern shore of the Müritz, Germany's largest inland lake at 117 km².

    Read more: "Bathing beach campsite "Boek" C16"
  • © MV-T/Gohlke

    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.

    Read more: "Surfspot Lütow"
  • Leuchtturm Poel // © Campingplatz Leuchtturm Poel

    Camping Lighthouse Poel

    • Open today
    • Lotsenstieg, 23999 Timmendorf

    A modern equipped campsite with pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes and recreational facilities in Timmendorf on the island of Poel.

    Read more: "Camping Lighthouse Poel"
  • Wirtshaus zur Eibe // © Ferienkontor

    Country inn Wirtshaus zur Eibe

    • Hoher Damm, 17194 Jabel

    The country inn is centrally located on the L 205 of the small village of Jabel, an ideal place to spend relaxing days in the Müritz region. The inn convinces with six cozy double rooms and a good home cooking. The Jabel lake is about 500 meters away.

    Read more: "Country inn Wirtshaus zur Eibe"
  • © Wassersport Fleesensee

    Surfspot Untergöhren (Fleesensee)

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17213 Untergöhren

    The 210-meter wide standing area makes the southern shore of Lake Fleesensee an ideal windsurfing spot in southwest to north winds. Kiting is allowed in the specially established kite zone, but only recommended for experts due to the many obstacles on land.

    Read more: "Surfspot Untergöhren (Fleesensee)"

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