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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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  • © MV-T

    Ludwigslust castle park

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Schlossplatz, 19288 Ludwigslust

    The park is temporarily completely closed due to a tree fall. Measures are currently underway to restore traffic safety along the main paths. The castle museum, café and the lawn parterre are accessible.

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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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  • © 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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    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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  • © 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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  • 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.

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  • © TZ Südliche Boddenküste

    Water hiking rest area Fuhlendorf

    • Hafenstraße, 18356 Fuhlendorf

    Not far from Bodstedt's traditional harbor, also on the southern Bodden coast, is the harbor of Fuhlendorf.

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  • Komfortstellplatz auf dem Ferien-Camp Börgerende // © Ferien-Camp Börgerende

    Ferien-Camp Börgerende

    • 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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  • © S. Stegemann

    Mirow beach hotel

    • Strandstraße, 17252 Mirow

    Overnight stays in a stylish double room with balcony overlooking the lake in the midst of a dreamlike lake and forest landscape or in one of the vacation apartments with loggia.

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  • The forest bath Alt Jabel is located on the road between Alt Jabel and Tewswoos. // © Zebef e.V.

    Forest bath Alt Jabel

    • Jahnstraße, 19303 Alt Jabel

    The Waldbad Alt Jabel, located in the nature park Mecklenburgisches Elbetal, is open to visitors from May to September and offers varied fun for young and old.

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  • Greifswald Bodden // © surflocal.de

    Surfspot Lubmin

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17509 Lubmin

    Baltic Sea flair at the Bodden. The fine sandy beach, the large standing area and small but fine waves in southwest to northeast wind make Lubmin a real alternative for wave beginners.

    Read more: "Surfspot Lubmin"
  • Herzlich willkommen // © Ferienpark Retgendorf

    Vacation park Retgendorf

    • Kiefernweg, 19067 Retgendorf

    In a sparse pine forest, only 50m away from Lake Schwerin, you will find our spacious hotel complex with direct lake access and natural swimming area. The vacation park has 28 comfortably furnished hotel rooms and 24 vacation homes with modern to luxurious furnishings.

    Read more: "Vacation park Retgendorf"
  • 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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  • © Franzi Haase

    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.

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  • Welcome to the Jugendtours vacation village 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.

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  • KUHNLE-TOURS Houseboats in the Müritz Harbor Village

    • Marinastraße, 17248 Rechlin

    Vacations on the water: The license-free houseboats from KUHNLE-TOURS are an integral part of the landscape of the Mecklenburg Lake District and are the epitome of cosiness and comfort.

    Read more: "KUHNLE-TOURS Houseboats in the Müritz Harbor Village"
  • 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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  • 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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  • © Kiteschule Darss

    Kite school Darss

    • Open today
    • Bernsteinweg, 18375 Prerow

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

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  • 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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  • © 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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  • Fischers Land Boek - Müritzfischer // © TDG Rechlin mbH / Rene Legrand

    Bolter Schleuse fishing and angling lodge

    • Boeker Mühle, 17248 Boek

    Fischers Land in Boek has become a magnet for visitors in the southern Müritz region in recent years. Located on the edge of the Müritz National Park, visitors have a magnificent view of the breathtaking natural surroundings. Enjoy delicious fish specialties right by the water.

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  • Martin's friends two-wheel service

    • Peckatel, 17237 Klein Vielen

    Bike repairs in and around the Müritz - National Park! We offer on-site bicycle maintenance (by appointment), sales and professional advice. Furthermore, there is the possibility for tourist facilities to use our maintenance service.

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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.

    Read more: "Surfspot Graal-Müritz"
  • 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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  • Schiff auf der Sommerterrasse // © feels Beach Club Hotel Kühlungsborn

    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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  • © 1000seen.de

    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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  • 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.

    Read more: "Open Air Archaeological Museum Groß Raden"
  • Aquanaut Vintage // © Margit Wild

    KUHNLE-TOURS - Yachtcharter Römer - Riverlodge

    • Marinastraße, 17248 Rechlin

    Vacation on a boat? You can fulfill this dream of a vacation on the water even without a boat license. Vacation on the water and explore the Mecklenburg Lake District to Berlin with the right boat. We have a boat for you: for 2 to 12 people.

    Read more: "KUHNLE-TOURS - Yachtcharter Römer - Riverlodge"
  • © funMüritz Wassersportcenter

    funMüritz Water Sports Center

    • Zur Stillen Bucht, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    The funmüritz water sports center is located in a wonderful location on the western shore of the Binnenmüritz directly on the Stillen Bucht in Kamerun

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