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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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  • Surf school Rerik

    • Open today
    • Am Haff, 18230 Ostseebad Rerik

    Surf school Rerik am Salzhaff - windsurfing, kitesurfing, wingfoil & SUP in one of the best standing areas in the Baltic Sea since 2003. Shallow water, plenty of space and ideal conditions for beginners, children and families. Experience water sports, nature and freedom.

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  • The shifting sand dunes are visible from far away. // © Gabriele Skorupski

    Inland dune Klein Schmölen

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 19303 Klein Schmölen

    There are not many natural elevations in the Elbtalaue, which should certainly please cyclists. All the more interesting is the sight of the inland dunes at Klein Schmölen near Dömitz, which can be seen from afar from the Elbe shore road.

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  • Willkommen im 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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  • Boat Rental at the Kiefernhain Vacation Village

    • Am Borgwall, 18292 Krakow am See

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

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  • © Hotel Hamburg-Wittenburg van der Valk GmbH

    alpincenter Hamburg-Wittenburg

    • Zur Winterwelt, 19243 Wittenburg

    Visitors can expect sensational wintry fun all year round in Europe's largest indoor snow and amusement park.

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  • 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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  • © Sandro Segeth

    Tribsees water hiking rest area

    • Open today
    • Nordquebbe, 18465 Tribsees

    The water hiking rest area was built in 1996 below the historic old town of Tribsees. Canoes and other boats can be rented on site and a snack can be taken.

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  • 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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