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 // © MV-T/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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  • Die Krämerstraße in Wismar // © TZ Wismar, Alexander Rudolph

    Karstadt and Krämerstrasse

    • Rudolph-Karstadt-Platz, 23966 Wismar

    Rudolph Karstadt founded his later empire in Wismar in 1881. The four-story Art Nouveau building represents the first flagship store of Karstadt Warenhaus GmbH.

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  • Kirche Bentwisch von der Westseite // © Frank Burger

    Village church Bentwisch

    • Stralsunder Straße, 18182 Bentwisch

    The village church of Bentwisch is the church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish of Bentwisch in the Rostock district.

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  • Haus Hofseite // © Heidi Rößler

    Vacation apartment Charlotte S. near Rostock

    • Bentwischer Straße, 18182 Goorstorf

    The new bright approx. 70 sqm non-smoking apartment with separate entrance in a family house on a fenced plot invites you to spend your vacation.

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    Country house Lamprecht

    • Hauptstraße, 18233 Klein Strömkendorf

    Between Wismar and Rostock, on the Salzhaff, in the village of Klein Strömkendorf, away from the hustle and bustle of the big beach resorts, about 1km from the beach, lies this newly renovated red brick country house, surrounded by lots of nature.

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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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  • Dorf- und Radwegekirche Friedrichshagen // © Ku

    Friedrichshagen bike path church

    • Grevesmühlener Straße, 23968 Gressow

    The village church, built around 1415, was awarded the status of the bike path church in 2015. It is open from Easter to Reformation Day from 08:00 to 18:00. Overnight accommodation is available in the neighboring recreation center.

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    Vacation apartment "Family dream on 120 m²"

    • Stadtweider Winkel, 18059 Biestow

    The accommodation is a stylish, family-friendly and modern apartment of 120 m² with a terrace, garden and private parking space.

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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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    Church Alt Bukow

    • Kirchweg, 18233 Alt Bukow

    The Lutheran church is a listed church building in Alt Bukow.

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  • Hotel Stolteraa

    • Strandweg, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Your hotel "STOLTERAA" directly by the sea

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  • the whole church // © Frank Burger

    Catholic Church Heiligendamm

    • Kühlungsborner Straße, 18209 Heiligendamm

    Sacred Heart Chapel is a historic Roman Catholic church building in Heiligendamm, Bad Doberan town.

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    Hotel Strandperle

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    In the best central location on the beach of Kühlungsborn lies the Art Nouveau villa built in 1903.

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    Manor Old Farpen

    • Lindenweg, 23974 Alt Farpen

    ...so close to nature! Spend relaxing hours in the countryside, near the Baltic Sea. At our horse stud farm you can experience horses up close and be inspired by our seasonally changing rose and perennial garden.

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    Country School Museum Göldenitz

    • Am See, 18196 Göldenitz

    The Landschulmuseum Göldenitz is an original preserved school from 1880 and today the supporting school museum in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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    Vacation home Plauen

    • Elmenhorster Weg, 18109 Rostock

    2 spacious vacation apartments and 6 comfortable 2-bed apartments, quiet location, not far from Warnemünde.

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  • Village church Groß Tessin

    • Dorfstraße, 23992 Groß Tessin

    The village church was built in three stages:1298 the choir, 1328 the nave and 1345 the tower.

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    Kühlungsborn Travel Service Office

    • Strandstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    We offer more than 80 different vacation resorts and over 600 vacation apartments, houses and apartments in the Baltic resort Kühlungsborn and surroundings.

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    Apartment house Atlantic

    • 18225 Kühlungsborn

    An object of the Kühlungsborn accommodation agency.

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    Museum of local history Börgerende

    • Seestraße, 18211 Börgerende

    Many historical exhibits bring to life the stories of life and work in the local community of Börgerende-Rethwisch.

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  • Kirchturm // © Frank Burger

    Schwaan church

    • Schulstraße, 18258 Schwaan

    The church is a single-nave all-brick church, begun in the early 13th century as a Romanesque building and completed in the mid-13th century in the Gothic style.

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  • Das Gutshaus in Frontalansicht // © Frank Burger

    Teutendorf manor house

    • Teutendorf, 18190 Teutendorf

    The manor house was built around 1800 by the von Flotow family in the classicist style. The foundations date back to the 15th century.

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  • Welcome to the restored brick house // © S. Hoffmeister

    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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  • Herzlich Willkommen im Gästehaus Rostock Lütten-Klein // © Katrin Löchner

    The Guest House Rostock

    • Warnowallee, 18107 Rostock

    The guesthouse is located in a so-called Plattenbau from 1972 in the district center of Lütten-Klein. With 11 floors, it has a total of 204 rooms and residential units, offices and seminar rooms that can be rented for a shorter or longer period.

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  • View of the organ in the island church of Poel // © VMO, M. Jeschke

    Poel island church

    • Möwenweg, 23999 Kirchdorf

    Coming from the mainland, the island church in Kirchdorf can be seen from afar - a massive brick building in the Romanesque-Gothic architectural style from the 13th century with a 47 m high tower. Striking about it, the eight-sided spire, popularly known as the Bischoffsmütze, because of its resemblance to one. In addition to church services, the church is available for tours, guided tours and concerts.

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  • View from inside kitchen / dining area // © FSN Verwaltungsgellschaft

    Vacation homes Stolteraa

    • Waldweg, 18119 Diedrichshagen

    An ideal place for a relaxing Baltic Sea vacation are our two adjacent vacation homes in the bungalow settlement "Stolteraa" in Dietrichshagen-Warnemünde. They offer comfortable coziness in a quiet location only 200 m from the beach. The houses are modern, well maintained and heatable.

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  • the entrance portal of the church // © Frank Burger

    Church Neukloster

    • Eichholzstraße, 23992 Neukloster

    The monastery church "St. Maria im Sonnenkamp" once belonged to the Sonnenkamp monastery.

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  • Dalwitz ceramics

    • Dalwitz, 17179 Walkendorf

    Ceramics studio and exhibition at Gut Dalwitz in Mecklenburg ParkLand

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  • Wasserturm von der Lindengarten-Seite // © Frank Burger

    Old water tower Wismar

    • Bahnhofstraße, 23966 Wismar

    Historic water tower Wismar at the Lindengarten

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    Sculptor Felix Anders

    • Am Moor, 18190 Gubkow

    Exhibition with current sculptures made of wood and clay with show carving over coffee and cake

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  • In bester Innenstadtlage begrüßt das Steigenberger Hotel Sonne seine Gäste aus aller Welt. // © Steigenberger Hotel Sonne

    Vienna House Sonne

    • Neuer Markt, 18055 Rostock

    The traditional Vienna House Sonne welcomes you to the heart of the Hanseatic town. The four-star superior hotel looks back on a hotel and gastronomy tradition spanning more than 200 years. The generous size and homely atmosphere of the 121 rooms and suites are impressive.

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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.