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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

for your #coolcationMV

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  • Beach "White Lake" Wesenberg

    • 17255 Wesenberg

    The Weißer See bathing beach is located just outside the center of Wesenberg, quietly surrounded by greenery. The arrival and departure with the Kleinseenbahn is possible.

    Read more: "Beach "White Lake" Wesenberg"
  • Finnhäuser direkt an der Recknitz // © Recknitz Tourist

    Recknitz Tourist Marlow

    • Stralsunder Str., 18337 Marlow

    Year-round rental of comfortable, family-friendly vacation apartments and vacation homes in the bird park region Recknitztal south of the Baltic peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst. Family and senior vacation in a rural area only about 30 minutes by car from the Baltic Sea beaches. ideal for fishing, paddling, cycling, hiking, horseback riding and much more.

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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.

    Read more: "Usedom Bike Hotel & Suites"
  • © Campingplatz am Wiesengrund

    Camping ground Am Wiesengrund

    • Am Kanal, 19294 Malliss

    Quiet location on the Müritz-Elde waterway, canoe rental, family-friendly, campfire possible, signposted nature trail.

    Read more: "Camping ground Am Wiesengrund"
  • © 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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  • © Cenci Goepel and Jens Warnecke

    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"
  • Horse Lake Ranch

    • Parkstrasse, 18317 Neuendorf

    Western-style vacation resort with ranch houses, FEWOs, campsite, camper+caravan, tippi

    Read more: "Horse Lake Ranch"
  • © Hiddenseer Hafen- und Kurbetrieb

    Surf and sail Hiddensee

    • Norderende, 18565 Vitte / Hiddensee

    On this page you have the opportunity to get more information about our water sports center.

    Read more: "Surf and sail Hiddensee"

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