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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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    Klink harbor

    • Hafenstraße, 17192 Klink

    In addition to the 130 berths for motor and sailing boats, all water sports enthusiasts will find a safe place to stay here. Modern sanitary facilities and everything typical of a harbor, of course.

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  • Klink dog beach

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17192 Klink

    The dog bathing beach is located directly below Klink Castle, on the popular Müritz circular trail - a real highlight for two- and four-legged friends.

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  • © Thomas Neske

    Malchow lido

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Strandstraße, 17213 Malchow

    with playground / basketball court / streetball court / volleyball court

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  • Erste Schritte // © Babst

    Highwood Archery

    • Dorfstraße, 17329 Hohenholz

    Welcome to Highwood Archery, the only 3D archery course in the north-east of Germany that is open all year round. Instinctive archery offers challenge, feelings of happiness and a lot of fun. First and foremost, however, it is a lesson in "relying on yourself".

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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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  • Kühlungsborn und seine idealen Surfreviere aus der Luft // © Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH

    Kühlungsborn surf spot

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18225 Kühlungsborn

    With strong winds from the west to the northeast, powerful waves challenge you to a trial of strength in Kühlungsborn. So that you don't get in the way of the numerous sun worshippers in summer, there is a special sports beach in front of the Anglersteig.

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  • Surfspot Warnemünde

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18119 Warnemünde

    For water sports, there is the signposted surf zone here, with perfect sideshore conditions in westerly and northeasterly winds. But the spot has cult status due to the "Ferry Wave Surfing": When every two hours a ferry from Denmark arrives in the harbor, it brings small but fine wave sets that can be ridden cleanly with SUP or longboard.

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  • Inn to the yew // © 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.

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  • © © Fotodesign Klose

    Nature adventure pool Boizenburg / Elbe

    • Boizestraße, 19258 Boizenburg/Elbe OT Schwartow

    Our attractive, spacious, fully biological natural adventure pool offers recreation, sports and fun for the whole family. On a total water surface of 2,200 sqm, there are diving, swimmers' and non-swimmers' areas with water slides and aqua balls, as well as a spacious sunbathing lawn.

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  • Surf school Barth

    • Glöwitz, 18356 Barth

    Water sports on the Barther Bodden. Windsurfing, sailing, canoe/kayak tours, catamaran sailing, rowing.

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  • Liegewiese am Strand // © Gemeinde Eixen

    Bathing-fishing-nature & camping area Eixener lake with observation tower

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18334 Eixen

    Lake Eixen is a popular and worthwhile destination. Swimming, fishing, playing volleyball, lying on the beach meadow, looking into the landscape from the observation tower - the area of Lake Eixen in the municipality of Eixen has a lot to offer.

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  • If you don't have your own caravan you can rent one... // © Haveltourist GmbH & Co. KG

    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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  • © MV-T/Gohlke

    Wohlenberger Wiek surf spot

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 23948 Wohlenberg

    The Wohlenberger Wiek is for the most part under nature protection. Nevertheless, you can really let off steam here with kites and sails. For this purpose, the municipality has set up a surfing zone from May 1 to September 15. The protected location makes the Wohlenberger Wiek a flawless shallow water playground with wind from west to northeast.

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  • Marlow waterway rest area // © M. Steimle

    Marlow canoe and boat rental

    • Open today
    • Försterei, 18334 Semlow

    Actively experience nature in the Recknitz Valley: Canoe and kayak rentals, rowing and fishing boats, guided raft tours, bicycle rentals, combined bicycle and canoe tours, sale of tourist fishing license, fishing permits, overnight stays in own tent, caravan/camper, arrangement of vacation homes, snack bar.

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  • © paddelprofi.com / Kredl

    Paddle professional canoe school Baltic Sea

    • Friedrich-Naumann-Str., 18439 Stralsund

    Canoe course provider and kayak rental in Stralsund. The canoe school offers various courses for beginners, advanced and professionals.

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  • © Roman Vitt

    Neustrelitz water sports club

    • Zierker Nebenstraße, 17235 Neustrelitz

    Wassersportverein Neustrelitz e. V. - numerous offers for water hikers and campers

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  • Barracuda Beach at Lake Neustadt

    • Am See, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe

    Finest, white sandy beach, palm trees and best water quality. Gastronomy and good infrastructure complete the offer.

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  • The Dreilindengrund in Wolgast

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17438 Wolgast

    Located on the Peenestrom in the district Tannenkamp in Wolgast you drive on the route of North German Romanticism along the Dreilindengrund. This translates to: The Ground of three limetrees. The name was given to it from the landing stage at the transfer of the fallen Swedish king Gustav II Adolf in 1633 during the Thirty Years' War. In memory of him three lime trees were planted. The small forest nearby was named Gustav-Adolf-Schlucht.

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  • On to the city harbor // © Ronald Kley

    City paddling Rostock

    • Am Haargraben, 18055 Rostock

    Discover Rostock from the water! We will take you on two-hour kayak tours through the city harbor.

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  • © MV-T/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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  • © Die FM Pump GmbH

    E-boat rental Boat Now

    • Am Strande, 18057 Rostock

    Experience your own harbor cruise where YOU are the captain. Electric boats - license free with 6 people. No previous experience required.

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  • Campsite Ecktannen

    • Fontanestraße, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    Our CampingPlatz Ecktannen is situated in a very scenic location on the outskirts of Waren (Müritz) and Germany's largest inland waterway, the "Müritz". South of CampingPlatz Ecktannen is the Müritz National Park, one of the most beautiful nature and plant reserves in northern Germany.

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  • Teschow natural bathing area

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Seeweg, 17166 Teschow

    Small bathing beach in the Teterow district of Teschow on Lake Teterow. The quiet bathing area on the edge of the village is surrounded by meadows and borders the old estate park.

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  • © Marie Kohlen

    DeafVentures

    • Suhrendorf, 18569 Ummanz

    DeafVentures offers you kitesurfing courses that are adapted to your needs. The team includes two deaf kitesurfing instructors, a sign language interpreter and a hearing kitesurfing instructor who also diligently learns DGS!

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  • 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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  • View of the fishing yard from the jetty // © Müritzfischer

    Fishermen's farm Krakow on the lake

    • Goetheallee, 18292 Krakow am See

    An idyllic fishing farm, directly on the water and yet in the city. An ideal destination for fish lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. Enjoy the unobstructed view of Krakow Lake with a fish sandwich and a cool drink.

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  • © Amt Mecklenburgische Kleinseenplatte

    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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  • Adulter Seeadler // © Kevin Hempel

    Bird tours MV

    • Karl Marx Straße, 18439 Stralsund

    The Island of Rügen is a paradise for nature photographers, locals and tourists alike! Vogeltouren MV offers unforgettable eagle tours specially designed for nature lovers and photographers.

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  • Natural bath Augustabad lido

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Lindenstr., 17033 Neubrandenburg

    The Augustabad lido is located directly on the beautiful Tollensesee lake (northeast shore) in the four-gate city of Neubrandenburg. This natural swimming pool is guarded during the summer months and the bathing water quality is checked regularly.

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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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