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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    Warnemünde church

    • Open today
    • Kirchenplatz, 18119 Rostock

    The neo-Gothic church in Warnemünde was consecrated in 1871.

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  • Restaurant and fountain, © Feriendorf an der Ostsee/Bley

    Vacation Village Country House Wohlenberg

    • An der Chaussee, 23948 Wohlenberg

    The family-run vacation resort is located directly on the Baltic Sea, between the Hanseatic cities of Lübeck and Wismar, near Boltenhagen in the idyllic village of Wohlenberg.

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    Gerdshagen Manor

    • Zum Buschlingsberg, 18239 Satow OT Gerdshagen

    The Gerdshagen manor house was once built in Renaissance style.

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  • The Peter Weiss House, © Christoph Trabert / www.christophtrabert.com

    subroom hostel

    • Doberaner Straße, 18057 Rostock

    The subraum hostel is located in the Peter-Weiss-Haus in the lively student district Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorstadt in Rostock. The house is a listed historic building that has been lovingly restored and designed.

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    Baltic Sea Holiday Park Seahorse

    • Kliffstraße, 18211 Ostseebad Nienhagen

    Spacious complex with semi-detached and terraced houses directly on the Baltic Sea coast. Ideal for families with children.

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    Village church Hohen Viecheln

    • Pfarrweg, 23996 Hohen Viecheln

    The early Gothic village church of Hohen Viecheln is a listed church building in Hohen Viecheln.

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    Jellyfish Hostel - central | cheap | quiet

    • Beginenberg, 18055 Rostock

    Jellyfish Hostel is a cozy hostel, extremely centrally located in the middle of the historic old town of Rostock in a quiet cul-de-sac.

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    Schaalsee vacations in the old country house

    • Dutzower Str., 19205 Kneese OT Sandfeld

    High quality cottage furnished in country style is suitable for 4 people on the first floor. Renting the whole renovated house for 6 people is possible. The cottage is equipped with a large kitchen-living room, fireplace and 2 bathrooms with sauna. It is situated very quietly embedded in a hilly landscape. The natural bathing place is within walking distance.

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    Green Wiek Honeycomb House Hostel

    • Zur Wiek, 23968 Hohenkirchen OT Beckerwitz

    At the edge of the Klützer Winkel lies the natural area of the Wabenhausherberge with 6 tree houses in honeycomb form.

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  • The view from the cliff to the natural beach and the Baltic Sea - reachable in 15 minutes by bike or in 30 minutes by foot from the vacation cooperative, © Silke Juchter

    Pension, holiday flat and holiday cooperative "Elme and Horst"

    • Dorfstraße, 23948 Elmenhorst/Kalkhorst

    The "Elme und Horst" holiday cooperative near the Baltic Sea in Klützer Winkel is a place for different holidays: Here there is community, but also retreat - everyone can decide for themselves.

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  • phanTECHNIKUM - National Technical Museum

    • Open today
    • Zum Festplatz, 23966 Wismar

    The exhibition building of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Technical Museum presents the fascinating world of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's technical and industrial history on an area of around 3,500 square meters and is divided according to the elements FIRE, WATER, AIR and EARTH.

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    HEART guitars & more - Plucked string instrument maker Florian Hellweg

    • Lange Straße, 18195 Tessin

    HEART guitars & more is a custom store for plucked instruments based in Tessin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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    The mill villa Bützow

    • Bahnhofstraße, 18246 Bützow

    Lovely accommodation in monument city villa, with large garden and spa. Sustainable Bed & Breakfast with organic, regional as well as seasonal breakfast.

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    WONNEMAR Resort Hotel Wismar

    • Bürgermeister-Haupt-Straße, 23966 Wismar

    Your vacation - the most beautiful time of the year. Treat yourself to a break from everyday life and let yourself be pampered in our 4-star WONNEMAR Resort Hotel in the Hanseatic City of Wismar. Here you can expect everything that belongs to a perfect vacation with bathing weather guarantee.

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    Watermill Hanshagen

    • Mühlenblick, 17509 Hanshagen

    Visit the listed Watermill Hanshagen built in 1524. Experience the history, enjoy the superb Environment, eat, celebrate and stay overnight or get married here! Start your trips to the Hanse town Greifswald and Stralsund or to the Islands of Usedom or Rügen.

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    Landhotel Rittmeister

    • Biestower Damm, 18059 Rostock

    Welcome to the our Landhotel! Tranquillity, nature and the exciting city life in Rostock. Serenity, deceleration and the swanky beach life in Warnemünde.

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  • City villa - front view, © Roswitha Kruse

    Vacation apartment Kruse

    • Parkstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Feel good in Warnemünde. That is what we want to offer you: Because of its close proximity to the beach and the city center, our house is the ideal starting point for excursions, sports activities and recreation. You will stay in spacious and lovingly furnished vacation apartments with free parking space and garden seating area.

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  • thatched cottage in Klocksdorf in summer, © Ferien in der Reetdachkate/Koop

    Vacation in thatched cottage

    • Am Brink, 19217 Klocksdorf

    Spend your vacation in the Schaalsee region of Mecklenburg in the small village of Klocksdorf at Röggeliner See in a relaxed atmosphere in our thatched cottage built in 1689.

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    Vacation farm Poggendiek

    • Lindenweg, 18236 Boldenshagen

    Only 10 minutes away from the Baltic Sea lies our rural oasis away from the urban hustle and bustle. Experience great animals and fun and games for young and old.

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    Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli

    • Fritz-Reuter-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli offers something for any train enthusiast. Built with 900mm gauge width, the Molli is among the world's oldest narrow-gauge railways, and like no other mode of transport forges a link between traditional resort culture and modern holiday facilities.

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  • Exterior view, © Christian Handsche

    Vacation apartment Handsche

    • Streuwiesenweg, 18119 Diedrichshagen

    We offer individual vacations in the beautiful Warnemünde-Diedrichshagen.you have the choice between two vacation apartments and a detached vacation home in our quietly located vacation domicile in Streuwiesenweg 2, 18119 Diedrichshagen with a spacious garden for sunbathing, barbecuing and relaxing.

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  • Hotel Strand26

    • Strandstraße, 18211 Nienhagen

    The charming comfort hotel in the Baltic resort Nienhagen awaits you with a unique ambience. Treat yourself to a time-out from everyday life here.

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    Wild herb farm Winkelkraut Beckerwitz

    • Zur Wiek, 23968 Hohenkirchen OT Beckerwitz

    Colorful wild herb garden in mandala form under construction with its own farm store, bistro & café and seminar business.

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  • Welcome to the Hotel Mecklenburger Hof!, © Hotel und Pension in der Nudeloper

    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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  • Old rectory in Alt Bukow

    • Kirchweg, 18233 Alt Bukow

    Idyllic country vacation on the Mecklenburg Baltic Coast. The stylishly renovated Old Rectory offers space for happy family reunions and group trips. The Old Rectory is also suitable for people with disabilities.

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    IFA Graal-Müritz Hotel, Spa & Tagungen

    • Waldstraße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    The 4-star superior hotel, directly on the beach, boasts modern furnished rooms.Delight in the exclusive location of the hotel, right on the sea front and nestling in the coastal protection forest. The modern furnishings of the rooms in the 4-star superior hotel boast comfort and cosiness.

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    Marina Residence Hohe Düne

    • Am Yachthafen, 18119 Rostock

    The Yachthafenresidenz Hohe Düne is a first-class hotel complex directly on the Baltic Sea in Warnemünde. The guests expect lovingly maritime furnished rooms in the middle of a 5-star marina.

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    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

    • Open today
    • Am Park, 23948 Klütz

    Bothmer Castle is one of the largest baroque palaces in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was built in 1726-1732 by the architect Johann Friedrich Künnecke. The builder was Imperial Count Hans Caspar von Bothmer.

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    Levetzow Manor House

    • Am Gutshaus, 23972 Lübow

    In the Levetzow manor house you can expect a spacious ambience, in the vacation apartments a mixture of comfort, modernity and the "old".

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    Rühn Monastery

    • Klosterhof, 18246 Rühn

    Rühn Monastery is a well-preserved monastery complex dating from 1232. The owner is a non-profit, voluntary association. The monastery includes a monastery store and a tavern as well as an oil, mustard and vinegar manufactory.

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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.