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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

for your #coolcationMV

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    Ludwigslust castle park

    • Temporarily closed
    • 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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  • © Wasserski-Lift Zachun

    Zachun water ski lift

    • Am Badesee, 19230 Neu Zachun

    The idyllically situated lake in Neu Zachun is one of the top addresses in the region, especially among water-skiing enthusiasts. The facility has the first water ski lift in the whole of Mecklenburg-Vorprommern and also has a lot to offer.

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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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  • © Thomas Neske

    Malchow lido

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Strandstraße, 17213 Malchow

    with playground / basketball court / streetball court / volleyball court

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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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  • © Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

    City Hall Malchow

    • Alter Markt, 17213 Malchow

    The town hall with elevator and the former district court building, connected by a corridor made of glass and steel, are today the joint representative administrative headquarters of the Malchow office.

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  • Surfspot Zinnowitz

    • 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.

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  • © Ferienpark Mirow GmbH

    Vacation park Mirow

    • Walter-Gotsmann-Straße, 17252 Mirow OT Granzow

    A vacation park - everything in it for families. The child-friendly facility has everything a Seenplatte vacation must offer: Direct location at the bathing lake, adventure playground, horse riding and one of the most beautiful canoe routes in front of the vacation home.

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  • 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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  • © Ronald Kley

    City paddling Rostock

    • Am Haargraben, 18055 Rostock

    Discover Rostock from the water! We will take you on two-hour kayak tours through the city harbor.

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  • © SeeWirtschaft Untergöhren

    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.

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  • Klink dog beach

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 17192 Klink

    The dog bathing beach is located directly below Klink Castle, on the popular Müritz circular trail - a real highlight for two- and four-legged friends.

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