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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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  • 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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  • Eine Segel-Klassenfahrt begeistert Jung und Alt // © SeenLandAgentour

    LakesCountryAgentour - Salem base

    • Am Hafen, 17139 Salem

    Get to know the 1x1 of sailing from scratch with the SeenLandAgentour - whether big or small - there is something for everyone here.

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  • 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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  • © Dan Petermann

    Charter and Sail

    • Pressentinstraße, 18147 Rostock

    Charter & Sail is a travel company specialized in worldwide sailing trips and yacht charters based in Rostock. Charter & Sail have strong ties to their home port and offer other sailing options locally.

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  • Strand // © 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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  • Sonnenuntergang-Bank // © Groh

    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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  • Beach volleyball courts Strandbad "Mili" Rechlin North

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Bissendorferstr., 17248 Rechlin

    The beach volleyball courts offer ideal conditions for thrilling matches and unforgettable moments under the bright sun.

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  • Malchow Monastery Church Lookout Tower

    • Open today
    • Kloster, 17213 Malchow

    At a height of 55 meters, you can experience breathtaking views of nature in good weather.

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  • Natural outdoor pool "Tessiner Südsee

    • St.-Jürgen-Str., 18195 Tessin

    The natural outdoor pool "Ticino South Lake" is a swimming pool with biological water treatment and was opened in 2012.

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  • kitesafe.de - Watersports school

    • Closed today
    • Am Strandweg, 17509 Loissin

    kitesafe.de offers professional kitesurfing, wingfoil & SUP courses in Loissin on the Greifswalder Bodden. Ideal for beginners & advanced - with IKO/VDWS/IWO-certified instructors, top equipment & radio support for quick learning success.

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  • Kitesurfing and windsurfing, Baltic Sea, Usedom // © Schöne Freizeit

    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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  • Heiligendamm - Accessible beach access no. IV

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Seedeichstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The beach access no. IV in Heiligendamm offers accessible access to the fine Baltic Sea beach and the sea - people in wheelchairs, older people with walking aids and families with baby carriages can easily reach the beach via a stable ramp with railings over the dune and non-slip mats lead further to the water. If you need assistance, you can hire a beach wheelchair from the DRK on site, which can also be used for swimming in the sea. The beach itself is gently sloping, well-kept and free of large stones - perfect for walking, relaxing and swimming. Nestled in the traditional seaside resort of Heiligendamm, accessible accessibility IV invites you to enjoy an inclusive vacation experience right on the Baltic Sea.

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  • Multi-purpose building with reception, restaurant, sanitary facilities and apartments on the upper floor. // © 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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  • © TZ Südliche Boddenküste

    Baltic Sea bike rental

    • Saaler Str., 18317 Saal OT Neuendorf

    Bike rental for young and old You will find us in the vacation region on the Saaler Bodden, in Saal OT Neuendorf, between the towns of Ribnitz-Damgarten and Barth. Visit us at the rental station, which is open for you by telephone arrangement. Or use our delivery service to your vacation accommodation by telephone arrangement.

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  • Jugendliche auf dem Kartenhaus, beim einpacken des Großsegels // © Mirko Niebuhr 2017

    Griffin of Ueckermünde - children and youth sailing yacht

    • Kamigstrasse, 17373 Seebad Ueckermünde

    The children's and youth sailing yacht "Greif von Ueckermünde" is a two-master to touch and participate in. Whether navigating, anchoring or setting sails - all hands are needed. Day or multi-day trips! Get in touch and plan your sailing experience together with us!

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  • © TZ Südliche Boddenküste

    The JOHANNA shipwreck

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Seegang, 18356 Fuhlendorf

    The steel hull weighs tons on the Fuhlendorf Bodden beach, where "everyone" took their first swimming test at the swimming camp.

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  • Canoe rental // © Thomas Roetting / Sylvia Pollex

    Boat and water sports rental in the Müritz harbor village

    • Skipperstraße, 17248 Rechlin

    Day charter on the Mecklenburg Lake District, directly on the Müritz in the harbor village of Müritz for just half a day, a whole day or longer. Simply set off in a motorboat, sailing boat or cabin cruiser: no previous experience is required. Canoes, rowing boats and SUP are also available.

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  • Owner Sandra Böhm on a rental tandem with trailer // © LEWITZ-RADLER / Ottmann

    LEWITZ-RADLER

    • Banzkower Str., 19086 Plate

    Bike rental, sales, advice, service - explore the ideal cycling area of the Lewitz with the offers of LEWITZ-RADLER.

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  • Kräuterhof 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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  • © MV-T/Gänsicke

    Müritz harbour village

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Alte Werftstraße, 17248 Hafendorf Müritz

    Your vacation domicile at the Müritz! Situated in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District, a vacation resort in a class of its own awaits you.

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  • Stand Up Paddling in Graal-Müritz // © TuK GmbH Graal Müritz, Alexander Rudolph

    Surfspot Graal-Müritz

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Sideshore winds from the west and northeast are optimal for a surf day at the Baltic health spa. In stormy weather, however, Graal-Müritz is only recommended for experienced wave slashers due to the densely standing groynes and the steeply sloping beach.

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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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  • Naturführer Martin Hagemann // © Stephan Pramme

    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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  • © MV-T/Gohlke

    Tremt surf spot

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18519 Tremt

    On east wind days Tremt is a popular shallow water spot on the Greifswalder Bodden. The entry area is a bit narrow, but you can do it on the water and on land really wide. A fat nozzle provides extra power in kites and sails.

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  • on a canoe safari through the Müritz National Park // © 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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  • Aufwendige Hindernisse sorgen für Spaß bei Groß und Klein. // © MV-T/ Fischer

    Adventure dune golf Göhren

    • Nordstrand, 18586 Göhren

    Overlooking the Baltic Sea, the imaginatively and lovingly designed Adventure Golf course on the Island of Rügen offers many exciting challenges.

    Read more: "Adventure dune golf Göhren"
  • Wasserwanderrastplatz Marlow // © 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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  • © 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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  • Surfspot Timmendorf

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 23999 Timmendorf

    The entry area is located on the sandy beach in front of the water sports station. The spot has a 250-meter standing area and is therefore ideal for surfing beginners. You will enjoy the best conditions when the wind blows from southwest to northeast.

    Read more: "Surfspot Timmendorf"
  • © MV-T/Gohlke

    Rechlin pier

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

    The pier in Rechlin is a charming place that delights visitors and locals alike. Nestled against the picturesque backdrop of the Müritz, the pier is a popular destination for tourists and water sports enthusiasts in the region.

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