Mecklenburg Baltic Coast

Vacation in the Cradle of Bathing Culture

Vacationing at the birthplace of the German Baltic Sea bathing culture - the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast is where bathing vacations for recreational purposes got their start: When in 1793 the Mecklenburg Grand Duke Friedrich Franz I, together with his personal physician, recognized that bathing in the Baltic Sea had a particularly beneficial effect on health, he laid the foundation for the "summer resort by the sea" with the first seaside resort Heiligendamm.

Couple sitting in a beach chair on the beach at Graal-Müritz on the Baltic Sea coast. The coastal forest can be seen in the background.
The Baltic Sea coast in Boltenhagen, © TMV/Gänsicke

Today, the Baltic seaside resorts of Boltenhagen, Kühlungsborn and Graal-Müritz are ideal starting points for those seeking relaxation, active holidaymakers, art and architecture enthusiasts and the whole family,

in addition to the seaside resort of Heiligendamm.

Here, where the interplay between history, tradition and modernity exudes a very special charm, you can discover ancient tree-lined avenues, wide fields, magnificent castles and manor houses as well as sublime brick Gothic alongside the architecture of the moonlit Baltic Sea. The romantic harbors along the Baltic Sea coast are the perfect place to experience the Hanseatic charm and maritime flair of the , while the fantastic sunsets on the miles of sandy beaches enchant holidaymakers.

The vacation experts for the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast

 

The most beautiful places

Vacation on the Baltic Sea coast

Heiligendamm Seaside Resort

As Germany's oldest seaside resort, vacationers in Heiligendamm enjoy seaside vacations in an atmosphere steeped in history. The "White City by the Sea" attracts with its sun-soaked bathing beaches in front of the magnificent backdrop of the historic seaside resort architecture. Not only families with children experience an entertaining ride with nostalgia factor on the narrow-gauge Molli bathing train.

Hanseatic City of Wismar

Those interested in culture should plan a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Wismar as part of their vacation itinerary. The historic buildings of the picturesque old town have written architectural history as North German Brick Gothic. Cyclists can reach the historic Hanseatic city on a tour along the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route.

Baltic Resort Boltenhagen

The second oldest seaside resort in Mecklenburg guarantees an unforgettable time not only for beach vacationers: for culture enthusiasts, a detour to Bothmer Castle, the largest preserved Baroque complex in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, as well as to the 290-meter-long pier - the town's landmark - is worthwhile. Animal lovers and families can, with a little luck, watch seals on the sandbanks on the Baltic coast during a cutter trip.

Baltic Resort Graal-Müritz

A beach vacation can be ideally combined with a hiking or biking tour in the Baltic Sea resort of Graal-Müritz. In addition to a barefoot path in the coastal forest, the hike is rewarded with a magnificent sea view. Already Franz Kafka and Erich Kästner appreciated the special mixture of forest and Baltic Sea air.

Baltic Sea Resort Kühlungsborn

As the largest bathing and recreation resort on the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast, Kühlungsborn impresses with its wide sandy beaches and one of the longest beach promenades in the region. Nature lovers will find peace and relaxation in Kühlungsborn's extensive municipal forest. The Bastorf lighthouse is suitable as a starting point or destination for fruitful hiking tours.

Activities

on the Baltic coast

Cycling

Cyclists will find nearly 180 bikeable kilometers along the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast. The tour along the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route leads from Boltenhagen via the island of Poel to Graal-Müritz. Along the way, you will pass cliffs, coastal forests and lighthouses - and, of course, you can't miss the fish sandwiches that are typical of the region.

Beach Vacation

Wide sandy beaches, long promenades and the seemingly endless sea make the Baltic Sea coast an ideal place for beach vacations. With Heiligendamm as Germany's first seaside resort, a traditional bathing culture has developed along the Mecklenburg Baltic coast, where it is wonderful to relax.

City Tour "SOKO Wismar

Film lovers take note: A very special city tour awaits fans of "SOKO Wismar" in the World Heritage city. On the traces of the popular crime series it goes to well-known filming locations. The city tour of a special kind offers fascinating insights behind the scenes and is an unforgettable event for many.

Riding Vacation

It is the dream of many horse lovers: a ride on the Baltic Sea beach. But not only on the sandy beach it is good to ride. The Rostock Heath, the largest contiguous coastal forest in Germany, has about 60 kilometers of bridle paths along the Baltic Sea coast in the middle of an extensive forest area. Beginners and returning riders can build up trust in the graceful animals during a riding course.

Water Sports

With almost 260 kilometers of coastline, the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast is not without reason popular among water sports enthusiasts and recreational captains. Whether it's an excursion on a sailboat or water fun while surfing: The Baltic Sea offers ideal conditions for a day at or on the water. In sailing schools or surfing lessons, even beginners can dare their first attempts.

The Most Popular Sights on the Baltic Coast of Mecklenburg

Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

As one of the largest baroque palace complexes in northern Germany, culture enthusiasts and romantics should pay a visit to Bothmer Castle. The path to the castle and the surrounding park leads through the nearly 270-meter-long Festonallee. Built in the 18th century, it is situated on an island surrounded by a moat, following the Dutch model. In the summer months, numerous music concerts attract visitors to the castle park.

Rhododendron Park Graal-Müritz

It is unique in Mecklenburg: the Rhododendron Park in Graal-Müritz. Located directly behind the dunes of the Baltic Sea beach, nature lovers can enjoy the colorful splendor of the species-rich heather in one of the largest gardens of its kind in Germany. Around 2,500 plants fill the air here between May and June with their unmistakable scent.

Rostock Zoo

A visit to the Rostock Zoo is worthwhile for a family vacation: Around 4,200 animals from all over the world can be marveled at here in just one day. While the Darwineum sends young and old on a spectacular journey through evolution, they meet man's closest relative in the Tropical Hall: the playful orangutans and gorillas bursting with strength. In the Polarium, on the other hand, things are frosty. Here polar bears, penguins and numerous sea creatures can be marveled at.

Bastorf Lighthouse

Situated at a height of 78 meters and with an own height of almost 21 meters, the red brick tower has the highest beacon, which can be found at the German coastal waters: The height of the fire of the Bastorf lighthouse reaches a whole 95.3 meters. For hikers, the tower thus represents a suitable hiking destination that is not easily lost sight of.

World Heritage House in Wismar

Families and those interested in culture can take a look at the history of the Hanseatic city through the ages at the World Heritage House in Wismar. In the process, visitors also learn a lot of interesting facts about the function and goals of UNESCO, while on the upper floor, the restored Wallpaper Hall tells the Greek myth of "Telemach's Journey to the Island of the Goddess Calypso" in an impressive panoramic painting.

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    TORHAUS Bad Doberan monastery store & café

    • Beethovenstraße / Ecke Klosterstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

    Here in the western part of the monastery grounds, in the lovingly restored gatehouse, the Hahn family offers regional food products as well as ceramics, wild silk and other artisan specialties from the area around Bad Doberan.

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    Residence MeeresBlick24.de

    • Haffwinkel, 18230 Rerik

    Whether you want to relax or make your vacation active, Residenz Meeresblick24.de offers comfortable vacation apartments in Rerik.

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    Vacation apartment Struck

    • Tessiner Straße, 18055 Rostock

    Close to the city, high-quality and tastefully furnished vacation apartment in Rostock. Due to the very large rooms (70 sqm living space), the separate bedroom and the fully equipped kitchen, nothing stands in the way of a vacation with the whole family.

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    Vacation home Ole on the Baltic Sea

    • Landstorf, 23968 Zierow

    Escape from everyday life and look forward to a relaxing vacation in our beautiful vacation home Ole in Zierow near Wismar.

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    Vacation home Lüttgrün

    • Doberaner Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    New, comfortable 2- and 3-room vacation apartment with large garden of which 2 for wheelchair users, incl. parking, WLAN, bed linen

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  • Hannehof

    • Gnoiener Chaussee, 18195 Vilz

    Welcome to our typical Mecklenburg farmstead in the hills of the Recknitz Valley. Here you can switch off, enjoy nature and just let the kids run.

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    Guest house22 - at the monastery garden

    • Mühlenstrasse, 19217 Rehna

    One of the largest monastery complexes in our country is located in the heart of the small town of Rehna. The special thing about our guesthouse22 is the beautiful location directly at the monastery garden.

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    St. Mary's Church Rostock

    • Open today
    • Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock

    St. Mary's is Rostock's largest and most important church, first mentioned in a document in 1232. Transept and nave of the cruciform basilica are of equal length and emphasize the massive and closed impression. The church has precious furnishings, such as the oldest astronomical clock in northern Germany from 1472, which functions with original parts, and a bronze baptismal fountain from 1290.

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    Smoke house Möllin

    • Möllin, 19205 Möllin

    The historic adventure farm houses a café, restaurant and farm store. The spacious farmstead with several buildings and a farm garden can also be rented for celebrations.

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    Gross Schwansee Castle Estate

    • Am Park, 23942 Gross Schwansee

    Schlossgut Gross Schwansee is ideally located between Travemünde and Boltenhagen and directly on the Baltic Sea coast.

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  • Hotels Nudeloper and Mecklenburger Hof

    • Friedensstraße, 17179 Gnoien

    In Mecklenburg Switzerland, the "Nudeloper" attracts its guests to the small town of Gnoien on the Warbel River, not far from Rostock. But what is the Nudeloper?

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    Hotel North Wind

    • Hermannstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Privately run hotel in the Baltic resort Kühlungsborn, centrally located, 100 meters to the beach.

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    Alles paletti - Karl's Upcycling Hotel

    • Purkshof, 18182 Rövershagen

    Stay in one of our exceptionally equipped hotel rooms with upcycling charm directly at the adventure village, the cozy and lovingly furnished vacation homes in the middle of the greenery or in our unique ice hotel in the ice world.

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    Holy Spirit Church Rostock

    • Ottostraße, 18057 Rostock

    Neo-Gothic brick church with Art Nouveau painting and reconstructed Walcker organ

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    A-ROSA Ostseehotel Kühlungsborn

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18225 Ostseebad Kühlungsborn

    A-ROSA Ostseehotel Kühlungsborn - your vacation hotel in the first row with the restaurant Kiek in, the bar Rondo and the year-round heated indoor and outdoor pool in the SPA-ROSA on 950 square meters.

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    Gramkow manor house

    • Altes Gutshaus, 23968 Gramkow

    The vacation resort Gutshaus Gramkow is located between Boltenhagen and Wismar on a listed estate with a spacious park.

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    House of encounter "Kösterschün

    • Dünenstraße, 18230 Rerik

    Built in the 19th century as a sexton's house, today the house serves as a venue for events in the village.

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    Hotel Pension Gutshaus Neu Wendorf

    • Am Gutshaus, 18190 Sanitz OT Neu Wendorf

    Modern tradition meets hospitality. The manor house, built around 1805 on the edge of the Rostock Heath, was lovingly converted by the Eben family into a hotel-guesthouse in 1992, and has been renovated and expanded ever since.

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    Vienna House Stadt Hamburg

    • Am Markt, 23966 Wismar

    The city centre of the picturesque, old Hanseatic town of Wismar on the Mecklenburg Baltic Coast has been declared a World Heritage Site and invites you to sample the living history. Thanks to its central location, the Vienna House Stadt Hamburg provides the perfect starting point for a voyage of discovery. Its cosy atmosphere and modern, fresh appearance is a welcome change.

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    Studio Nora Gauger

    • Lange Straße, 18195 Tessin

    The visual artist and singer-songwriter Nora Gauger has a studio in the flower town of Ticino.

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    TRIHOTEL Rostock

    • Tessiner Straße, 18055 Rostock

    More than a hotel. A rainbow wouldn't be a rainbow if it were yellow. Or blue. Or red. It's the sum of the colors that makes it special - just like our wellness hotel in Rostock, the TRIHOTEL.

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    Pension riding camp Börgerende

    • Sonnensteg, 18211 Börgerende

    Riding and living at the Baltic Sea coast - Beautiful vacation homes and a modern riding facility await you. Enjoy your riding vacation with our Freiberg horses or with your own horse directly at the Baltic Sea.

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    Hohen Luckow Manor

    • Rostocker Straße, 18239 Hohen Luckow

    The Hohen Luckow manor, commissioned by Christoph von Bassewitz in 1707, is located in the gentle moraine landscape of Mecklenburg only 25 km from the Baltic Sea. The magnificent stucco on the ceilings of the salons has made the manor famous. The manor with its farm buildings, landscaped park and estates form an ensemble unique in the region.

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  • Pottery & Sculpture Park Jung

    • Open today
    • Ausbau, 18211 Glashagen

    Joachim Jung - pottery with permanent exhibition and guided tours of the workshop

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    Palm's child friendly vacation home

    • Schloßstraße, 23948 Klütz

    For the most beautiful time of the year we welcome you in our bright and friendly apartments near the Baltic Sea.

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    Kröpelin Town Museum

    • Closed today
    • Hauptstraße, 18236 Kröpelin

    Take a journey into Kröpelin's past and experience how a settlement became a town!

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  • Gutshof Bastorf

    • Kühlungsborner Straße, 18230 Bastorf

    Der Gutshof Bastorf wurde liebevoll saniert und dient als Ostseelandhotel und Ferienhof mit besonderem Charme.

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    Rehna Monastery

    • Open today
    • Kirchplatz, 19217 Rehna

    Rehna is home to one of the most beautiful and largest preserved monastery complexes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The monastery offers space for art, theater and music and is a focal point for pilgrimage and long-distance hiking. Particularly worth seeing are the large monastery garden, the late Romanesque monastery church, the Kneipp basin on the monastery grounds, and the pretty town of Rehna with its half-timbered buildings.

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    Historic farm garden Kastanienhof

    • Kastanienhof, 19217 Bülow

    Botanical show garden in the style of a traditional farm garden. In an idyllic secluded location, about four kilometers from the monastery town of Rehna, the Kastanienhof is situated in a wonderful secluded location in the hilly terminal moraine landscape between the Baltic Sea and the Schaalsee.

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    Nursing Pension Haffblick

    • Dorfstraße, 18233 Rakow

    Long sandy beaches, dreamy rural places but also the culture of the Hanseatic League will inspire you. Look forward to relaxing vacations and delicious fish sandwiches at the Salzhaff.

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FAQs about the Baltic Sea coast

Which Baltic seaside resorts should I definitely visit?

We recommend Heiligendamm, Boltenhagen, Kühlungsborn and Graal-Müritz. They offer office architecture, beach promenades, nature and family activities.

Which is the oldest seaside resort in Germany?

 Heiligendamm is considered the äoldest seaside resort in Germany. It was founded in 1793 by Duke Friedrich Franz I and is considered the cradle of German bathing culture.

What historical sites are there on the coast?

Visit the UNESCO Old Town of Wismar with its brick Gothic architecture, Bothmer Castle in Boltenhagen, the Bastorf lighthouse and other castle and manor house complexes.

Is the region also suitable for families?

Absolutely! In addition to beaches and water sports, there are zoos (e.g. Rostock), technology museums, historical train rides and excursions such as “SOKO Wismar” or the Poel Island Museum.

What accommodation is available?

The selection ranges from seaside hotels to vacation homes, guesthouses, manor houses and castle and wellness hotels - there is something for every budget and every style.