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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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  • © 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.

    Read more: "Plauer Hai-Live e. V. - Sailing connects"
  • Individuelle Betreuung in kleinen Kursgruppen // © Felix Gänsicke

    Supremesurf Beach House

    • Strandaufgang, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The BEACHHOUSE in Warnemünde is the surf school with wave guarantee and combines surf and swim school, rental, store and beach bar since 2009. From May to September our VDWS licensed, also English-speaking surf instructors train beginners and advanced surfers in windsurfing and kitesurfing as well as in surfing and stand up paddling. From July to August swimming courses are also offered.

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  • Vorbeck Manor

    • An der Warnow, 19065 Vorbeck

    At the gates of the State capital Schwerin, surrounded by a natural landscape, lies GUT VORBECK with its golf hotel, café HerzensGUT and riding stable directly on the Warnow River. With its 20 rooms and suites located directly on course 13 of the WINSTONlink, the estate's golf hotel offers everything for a perfect vacation in the middle of Mecklenburg's unspoiled nature.

    Read more: "Vorbeck Manor"
  • Open-air museum Klockenhagen

    • Open today
    • Mecklenburger Straße, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten OT Klockenhagen

    The open-air museum Klockenhagen is a historical village in a village, because on five hectares of parkland there are typical Mecklenburg farmhouses, barns, windmills and a village church.

    Read more: "Open-air museum Klockenhagen"
  • Oceanblue Watersports

    • Am Parkplatz, 18230 Rerik

    Our greatest reward is your joy! Fast learning success on the kite, through individual support.

    Read more: "Oceanblue Watersports"
  • Müritz Yacht Management e.K.

    • Müritzstraße, 17248 Rechlin

    "Your strong partner for water sports in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Here in the center of the lake district, in the southern Müritz region, is our home. Our philosophy is that our charter guests and our customers should feel completely carefree and comfortable and that we want to offer a "one-stop service".

    Read more: "Müritz Yacht Management e.K."
  • © 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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  • © 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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  • Vacation park Ueckermünde-Bellin

    • Dorfstraße, 17373 Seebad Ueckermünde

    Small family-run vacation resort with bread service and its own beach directly on the Szczecin Lagoon.

    Read more: "Vacation park Ueckermünde-Bellin"
  • 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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  • Beaver "Jesse" Tours - Youth Hotel

    • Schlossstraße, 19249 Lübtheen OT Jessenitz

    Located in the middle of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve River Landscape Elbe, you can experience this unique nature combined with great adventures with Beaver "Jesse" Tours.

    Read more: "Beaver "Jesse" Tours - Youth Hotel"
  • Herb farm Carlsthal

    • 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.

    Read more: "Herb farm Carlsthal"
  • 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.

    Read more: "Campingplace at Krakower See"
  • Zingst surf spot

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Strandübergang, 18374 Zingst

    The water sports zone in Zingst is located at beach entrance 6. The spot works perfectly with west and east. Then you can surf relaxed in sideshore conditions between the narrow groynes out into the Baltic Sea waves.

    Read more: "Zingst surf spot"
  • Bathing place Great Prelank Lake

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17235 Neustrelitz

    The bathing place is about 5 km from Neustrelitz in the direction of Prälank. Clear water and beautiful bathing beach with light sand land for swimming.

    Read more: "Bathing place Great Prelank Lake"
  • The Salzhaff

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Dünenstraße, 18230 Rerik

    Sheltered by the Wustrow Peninsula, this area boasts a coastal landscape all its own, with shallow shores, calm waters, and sweeping views.

    Read more: "The Salzhaff"
  • 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"
  • HW-Shapes hat ein vielseitiges Angebot im Bereich Stand-Up Paddling. Von Einzel- und Gruppenkursen über organisierte Touren, Firmen- und Schülerevents bis hin zu mehrtätigen Camping Touren auf dem SUP. Weitere Informationen gibt es hier unter www.sup-rostock.de. // © © Matthias Marx | HW-Shapes

    HW-Shapes Surfshop & Surf School

    • Open today
    • Heinrich-Heine-Str., 18119 Rostock

    HW-Shapes is a surf store with surf school, rental and own board production in Warnemünde. Here the surfer's heart finds year-round material and seasonal courses in SUP, surfing, kitesurfing, longboarding and skimboarding - as well as the matching fashion & accessories.

    Read more: "HW-Shapes Surfshop & Surf School"
  • Mit ein wenig Glück werden wir Biber und andere Bewohner der Flusslanden entdecken. // © Corina Posselt

    Peene Valley Safari

    • Seestrasse, 17111 Verchen

    A trip on a solar catamaran at sunset opens up a whole new perspective on the Peene River - quiet and unforgettable. The silent safari on the water opens up the natural paradise of the so-called "Amazon of the North" in an impressive way.

    Read more: "Peene Valley Safari"
  • 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"
  • Baltic Sea // © surflocal.de

    Zinnowitz Surf Spot

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17454 Zinnowitz

    Shallow-water fanatics are at the wrong address in Zinnowitz. With a strong breeze from the east, first-class Baltic Sea waves roll onto the fine sandy beach here. In the high season, however, you can only enjoy the spectacle outside the bathing zone because of the many vacationers.

    Read more: "Zinnowitz Surf Spot"
  • Im Großcanadier auf dem Schaalseekanal // © Schaalsee-Camp/Schydelko

    Schaalsee-Camp - camping site and canoe station

    • 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.

    Read more: "Schaalsee-Camp - camping site and canoe station"
  • Loissin surf spot

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17509 Loissin

    You can reach the spot via the campsite, where you can also take a shower and, of course, pitch your tent. Beginners will find a large standing area in Loissin. Experienced surfers will be happy about the fantastic shallow water conditions. The spot works with wind from west to northeast.

    Read more: "Loissin surf spot"
  • Timmendorf Surf Spot

    • 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: "Timmendorf Surf Spot"
  • Natural bathing place Teschow at the lake Teterow

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Gutspark Teschow, 17166 Teschow

    Natural beach with occasional boat traffic

    Read more: "Natural bathing place Teschow at the lake Teterow"
  • © MV-T/Gohlke

    Zierow Surf Spot

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 23968 Zierow

    Just a few kilometers west of Wismar, you'll find a shallow water spot for northwest to northeast winds in Zierow. And there is even a camping site here. Please pay attention to the designated surf zone.

    Read more: "Zierow Surf Spot"
  • 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.

    Read more: "Beach Sommersdorf"
  • © Jana Koch

    Forest adventure trail Teterow

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Lärchenweg, 17166 Teterow

    The forest adventure trail is divided into two areas: the Forest of Talents and the Philosopher's Path. In the Forest of Talents, visitors can explore or measure themselves against the talents of the forest or its inhabitants. On the Philosopher's Trail, an old forester tells his granddaughter interesting stories about the forest and man-made climate change.

    Read more: "Forest adventure trail Teterow"
  • 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"
  • Stuthof Surf Spot

    • 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.

    Read more: "Stuthof Surf Spot"

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