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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

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  • © Wasserfreizeit Bremer

    Water recreation Bremer

    • Am Kanal, 17 139 Malchin

    Welcome to the "WASSERFREIZEIT BREMER" at the Koesters Eck water hiking rest area in Malchin in Mecklenburg Switzerland.

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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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  • 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.

    Read more: "Adventure River Landscape"
  • 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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  • Malchow lido

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Strandstraße, 17213 Malchow

    with playground / basketball court / streetball court / volleyball court

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  • Börgerende Vacation Camp

    • Open today
    • Deichstraße, 18211 Börgerende

    The pleasant climate here is due to the unspoilt nature, sea and fields. Börgerende, a small fishing village between Warnemünde and Heiligendamm. Here you will find a real oasis of peace on a spacious camping site - directly at the Baltic Sea. The surroundings are ideal for walking or cycling along the Baltic coast.

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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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  • feels Beach Club Hotel & Watersports Center Kühlungsborn-West

    • Anglersteig, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    In a quiet but central location and directly on the beach in Kühlungsborn-West is since May 2018 the feels Beach Club Hotel & Watersport Center with eleven double and family rooms, as well as a dreamlike vacation apartment with three bedrooms. Caribbean colors and flair convey vacation feelings and the best mood.

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  • Boat Rental at the Kiefernhain Vacation Village

    • Open today
    • Am Borgwall, 18292 Krakow am See

    Boat and water sports rentals at Lake Krakow—rowboats, motorboats, console boats, kayaks, and SUPs, subject to availability.

    Read more: "Boat Rental at the Kiefernhain Vacation Village"
  • Adventure Farm Gut Darß

    • Open today
    • Am Wald, 18375 Born

    On Gut Darß we offer: Climbing forest, adventure mini golf course, curling, estate tours, playground and petting zoo, estate kitchen, farm café & farm store. For young and old, big and small - in short: for the whole family!

    Read more: "Adventure Farm Gut Darß"
  • Blick auf das Gutshaus Barkow // © 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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  • Bathing place Großer Fürstenseer See

    • 17235 Fürstensee

    The bathing area is located directly in Fürstensee about 10 minutes drive from Neustrelitz. Crystal clear water and beautiful bathing beach with light sand.

    Read more: "Bathing place Großer Fürstenseer See"
  • 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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  • Börgerende beach access 1 - dog beach

    • Seestr., 18211 Börgerende

    Börgerende has what seems to be a never-ending natural beach. Dogs are allowed on the dog beach and dogs are welcome in the area.

    Read more: "Börgerende beach access 1 - dog beach"
  • The open-air museum Groß Raden // © Landesamt für Kultur und Denkmalpflege Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Landesarchäologie

    Open Air Archaeological Museum Groß Raden

    • Kastanienallee, 19406 Groß Raden

    Located on a peninsula in Lake Groß Raden, the open-air museum provides insights into the life of the Northwest Slavic tribes a thousand years ago with faithful replicas of dwellings and craft workshops as well as a temple.

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  • Dat Waldhus  im Frühling // © Steffen Tepasse

    Dat Waldhus - Holiday with dogs

    • Philosophenweg, 19395 Plau am See

    When they spend their vacation at Waldhus, they are among like-minded people. Here they will probably always meet more paws than feet.

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  • Youth Guest House "Grey Heron

    • Nehringen, 18513 Grammendorf OT Nehringen

    Welcome to Nehringen in the beautiful Trebel Valley! The Trebel is the 75 km long border river between Mecklenburg and Pomerania.

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  • Kite school Darss

    • Bernsteinweg, 18375 Prerow

    Kitesurfing courses from beginner to advanced, individual courses, children's holiday camps, store with beach fashion

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  • VINDUA Houseboats

    • Werderstrasse, 19055 Schwerin

    Experience the beautiful Schwerin lake landscape. Either on one of the exclusive and license-free VINDUA houseboats or by kayak or SUP directly at the Schwerin Castle. Together with the adjacent Mecklenburg Lake District, it is one of the most beautiful boating areas in Europe. A paradise for all water lovers and nature lovers.

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  • Summer farm Granzow at the bathing lake

    • Granzow Seestraße, 17252 Granzow

    The summer farm is located in the middle of the varied water landscape of the Mecklenburg Lake District, which with its unique flora and fauna allows active recreation from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! The nearby lake (with bathing beach) has a very good bathing water quality and is an ideal starting point for canoe tours!

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  • Lewitzcamp-Garwitz

    • Am Kanal, 19372 Garwitz

    Enjoy pure nature, relaxation and activities on and by the water directly on the Müritz-Elde waterway at Lewitzcamp-Garwitz.

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  • WL Bike Rental

    • Bergstrasse, 17509 Wusterhusen

    Exclusive e-bike rental and comprehensive bike service for relaxing days on the Baltic Sea coast.

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  • 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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  • LEWITZ CYCLIST

    • 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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  • Erfolgreiche morgendliche Fischjagd // © Eric Dienesch

    Experience wilderness e. K.

    • Bendastr., 14482 Potsdam

    Experience wilderness - in the Müritz National Park and in the Feldberger Seenlandschaft! Watch sea eagles during morning fishing, experience the uniqueness and mysticism of the moors, enjoy the Indian summer in a canoe, taste regional products at the hotel. These are the spicy ingredients for experienced wilderness in Meck-Pomm.

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  • Stadtansicht Wolgast - Dreilindengrund am Peenestrom // © tvv@bock.de

    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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  • Kitesurf & Canoe Born

    • Regenbogen-Camp - Nordstraße, 18375 Born a. Darß

    Always worth a visit, even for non-water sports enthusiasts! Kitesurf & Canoe Born is a popular destination for surfing, camping, coffee and nature lovers.

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  • Bird Park Marlow

    • Open today
    • Kölzower Chaussee, 18337 Marlow

    The 22 hectare park landscape shows animals from all continents in spacious, natural and walkable facilities for the visitor! Daily animal and flight shows take visitors on a short trip around the world. Several play worlds make the hearts of young and old adventurers beat faster.

    Read more: "Bird Park Marlow"
  • Vacations at the castle in Duckwitz

    • Duckwitz, 17179 Duckwitz

    Family vacation right on the lake - horseback riding, swimming, fishing - kids will love it - and so will their parents. Relax... when the kids are busy and happy - only then the vacation begins for the parents...

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  • © @Henrik Schmidtbauer, darßtour

    darßtour - Sea kayak tours on the Baltic Sea and Bodden

    • Buchenstrasse, 18375 Ostseebad Prerow

    Fascination sea kayak on Fischland-Darß-Zingst. We are national park partner of the first hour and offer you guided day tours on Baltic Sea and Bodden. Experience the exhilarating beauty of nature in the national park with like-minded people. We show you the hidden with its quiet secrets.

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