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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. pleasant ±25 degrees

A mild breeze blows gently from the Baltic Sea or the lakes and lures you outside. The air in the vacation destination is pleasantly fresh even in midsummer: ideal conditions for being active and taking a deep breath - without any heat stress.

Whether relaxing Radeln on well-maintained paths along coastlines, lakes and canals, extensive Hikes through shady forests and vast landscapes with spontaneous swimming breaks in between – the water is almost always close by in MV.

Historische Hansestädte invite you to take a leisurely stroll with 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., © TMV/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 on the hunt 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, © TMV/Tiemann

Activities

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  • Boat rental & yacht charter Halbeck in Rheinsberg, © Reederei Halbeck

    Yacht charter & boat rental Halbeck

    • Markt, 16831 Rheinsberg

    Halbeck Boat Hire & Yacht Charter is the place to go in Rheinsberg for all questions relating to leisure on the water. Whether it's a canoe, a small motorboat with or without an inland boating license or a motor yacht - everyone will find the boat that meets their vacation requirements here.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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".

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  • © Fleesensee Feriendorf GmbH

    Mini Golf Fleesensee

    • Am Kalkberg, 17213 Göhren-Lebbin

    Great fun for the whole family. On the BEECH Resort Fleesensee grounds are several mini golf courses set up to play together.

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  • © Page Holger Brümmer

    Waterski and surf school Holger Brümmer

    • August-Bebel-Strasse, 19395 Plau am See

    Waterskiing and wakeboarding has been our specialty since we were founded in 1995. Our experience with students of all ages and skill levels as well as first-class equipment makes our school the No. 1 in the Mecklenburg Lake District.

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  • © Kitesurf & Kanu Born

    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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  • © Kormoran Kanutouring

    Cormorant Canoe Touring

    • Granzin Havelbrücke, 17237 Kratzeburg-Granzin

    Kormoran Kanutouring, the canoe and bike rental station for nature and landscape lovers. Starting point for canoe trips from 2 hours to 7 days and longer. Suitable for beginners, as an introduction to paddling technique is offered.

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  • © Gina Schulenberg

    Fitness trail & mini golf in Klink

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17192 Klink

    The fitness trail in Klink offers the ideal opportunity to exercise and enjoy nature at the same time. Situated directly on the Müritz circular trail, the course with its various training stations invites you to try out, stretch and strengthen - whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete. There is a small mini-golf course next to the fitness trail.

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  • © Matthias Lenz

    WL-BikeRental

    • Alte Dorfstrasse, 17509 Wusterhusen

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

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  • © Tobias Schnuchel

    Canoe rental Paddle Paul

    • Zietlitz, 17252 Mirow OT Schillersdorf

    The canoe rental Paddel-Paul offers canoe tours in the Mecklenburg Lake District, the Müritz and the Havel spring area. Explore this unique nature by canoe or kayak. Great tours and group offers are waiting for you.

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  • Welcome to Usedom Bike Hotel & Suites, © Vaske

    Usedom Bike Hotel & Suites

    • Hugo-Elsner-Straße, 17449 Karlshagen

    Arrive, enjoy and relax. Welcome to the first bicycle hotel (bed & bike) in the Baltic resort Karlshagen directly by the sea. Close to the beach and quietly located.

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  • © Dschungelschute

    Jungle barge

    • Seestraße, 19406 Borkow

    Together the barges can be steered by paddle through the rustic jungle atmosphere of the Mildenitz. Exciting challenges such as narrow river bends and obstacles are mastered as a team. An adventure for every group. With delicacies from the grill or cake buffet, you can enjoy yourself together on the water.

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  • Children's pool with bubble stone, © TFZ Tessin

    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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  • © 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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  • © TMV, Danny Gohlke

    Surfspot Pepelow

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18233 Pepelow

    The spot at the Salzhaff offers shallow water deluxe! You can park in front of or on the campsite. Day tickets are available at the reception. The Salzhaff is very shallow and the standing area is therefore extremely large. Especially windsurfers have to walk further out at low tide so that the fin doesn't involuntarily become an anchor. Pepelow shows its best side with southwest to north.

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  • © Foto: Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Friedrichsmoor Forest Adventure Trail - Legendary Lewitz

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Schloßallee, 19306 Friedrichsmoor

    The world of legends in the Lewitz is teeming with dragons, mythical creatures and all kinds of secrets from the history of Germany's largest meadow landscape. There are a total of 16 stations along the trail, each of which has a legend as its theme. Artists have created statues for each station, and the legend can be read on panels or accessed as a radio play via QR code. For children there are discovery tasks and information about the forest and nature is conveyed in a playful way. Start and finish is the hunting lodge Friedrichsmoor the path is suitable for hikers and cyclists.

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  • © TMV, Danny Gohlke

    Surfspot Kägsdorf

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18230 Kägsdorf

    In Kägsdorf you surf best with southwest. Then the wind blows sideshore and brings a decent wave with wind forces around 5 Beaufort. Since it is quite chaotic near the shore, the spot is only partly suitable for beginners. You can park your surfmobile on the large parking lot right behind the dune.

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  • © Le Boat

    Le Boat Base Fürstenberg/Havel

    • Uferweg, 16798 Fürstenberg/Havel

    Come aboard at Le Boat Marina Fürstenberg/Havel and enjoy a fantastic boating vacation on the Mecklenburg Lake District. You don't need any previous experience or a boating license.

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  • © Sven Sprindt / SCHELFWERK.de

    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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  • © Haus Plau am See

    House Plau am See

    • Dammstraße, 19395 Plau am See

    Wheelchair-accessible guest house and facilities

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  • © ADFC Rostock e.V.

    Store office of the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC) Rostock e.V.

    • Hermannstraße, 18055 Rostock

    The ADFC is a nationwide interest group for everyday and recreational cyclists and advocates free and unhindered cycling. The ADFC Rostock represents the association in Rostock and in the entire area of the Rostock district.

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  • Bird Park Marlow

    • 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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  • © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Pfaffenteich

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 19055 Schwerin

    In the 19th century, the people of Schwerin turned a former mill pond into a gem with a promenade surrounded by linden trees and a sun terrace in the middle of the city. On the Pfaffenteich the passenger ferry Petermännchen shuttles during the season.

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  • © surflocal.de

    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.

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  • © PAHLHUUS/Dornblut

    “PAHLHUUS“ – Visitor centre of the UNESCO biosphere reserve “Schaalsee“

    • Wittenburger Chaussee, 19246 Zarrentin am Schaalsee

    Welcome to the PAHLHUUS, the visitor centre of the UNESCO biosphere reserve „Schaalsee“. We are happy to inform you about touristic offers and show you the most beautiful places in the biosphere reserve. Extraordinary insights into nature and landscape of the region await you in an interactive exhibition.

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  • © TMV/Gohlke

    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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  • Windsurfing course including equipment in the standing area, © Katamaran- und Surfmühle

    Catamaran and surf mill

    • Am Müritzufer, 17248 Boeker Mühle

    The versatile water sports center / surfing and sailing school, located on the eastern shore of the Müritz, offers beginners and advanced surfers the best opportunities for an eventful vacation. Sailing, surfing, stand-up paddling, water skiing and wakeboarding, and much more. .... Taster sessions are available daily (15.4.-12.10.).

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

    Ferien-Camp Börgerende

    • 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.

    Read more: "Ferien-Camp Börgerende"

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