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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    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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  • Redentin concrete ship

    • 23970 Wismar Nord

    The old concrete ship of Redentin is a cargo motor ship made of light concrete, built during the Second World War.

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  • Willkomen auf meiner Ranch // © © Hannas Ranch

    Hanna's ranch

    • Hof, 18236 Altenhagen

    You love the idyll of a farm? But your children would rather swim at the Baltic Sea and build sandcastles? Then you are in the right place in beautiful Mecklenburg at Hanna's Ranch. The ranch is located in the Altenhagen hills and is only 15 minutes away from the Baltic Sea and its sandy beach.

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    Historic hydroelectric power station

    • Temporarily closed
    • Am Berge, 18273 Güstrow

    -temporarily closed- The historic hydroelectric power plant of the Güstrow municipal utility still generates green electricity from hydroelectric power, which is fed into the Güstrow power grid. For interested parties, the Güstrow municipal utility offers a guided tour by appointment.

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  • The manor house photographed frontally. // © Frank Burger

    Manor house Thelkow

    • Am Dorfplatz, 18195 Thelkow

    The manor house Thelkow functions today as a school hostel.

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    Hotel Tarnewitzer Hof

    • Tarnewitzer Straße, 23946 Boltenhagen

    In the heart of the Tarnewitz peninsula, a district of the Baltic resort of Boltenhagen, lies the Tarnewitzer Hof - quietly nestled in the landscape of the Tarnewitz salt marshes. The fine sandy Baltic Sea beach is only about 1,000 meters away.

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    Reez manor

    • Am Hof, 18196 Reez

    On the most beautiful cycling and hiking routes along the Warnow River with its breakthrough valleys, adjacent meadows and forests, you will reach the village of Reez, which was first mentioned in a Rostock chamber register in 1283.

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  • LUDOLPH´S DECKSLOG UND UHRENLOG VON FISCHER PIERCE BOSTON // © Harald Krabbe

    Kaltenhof Maritime Collection

    • Am Gutshof / OT Kaltenhof, 23999 Insel Poel

    In a small private collection they see old ship lanterns from 1906 to modern times. It is with 600 ship lanterns the largest collection in Europe! Furthermore, you can see numerous old nautical devices that were used in the past for ship navigation. Interesting for sailors and landlubbers!

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  • Ice cellar photographed frontally. // © Frank Burger

    Ice cellar Ticino

    • Am Mühlenberg, 18195 Tessin

    The Tessin Ice Cellar on the Mühlenberg is one of the larger structures of its kind, built of fieldstones and bricks, and was placed in an elevation of the terrain.

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    Country house Nienhagen

    • Kliffstraße, 18211 Nienhagen

    Restaurant & Pension Landhaus Nienhagen

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  • Vacation home in the family vacation village of Rerik in the spring // © AWO SANO gGmbH

    Family Holiday Village Rerik

    • John-Brinckman-Straße, 18230 Rerik

    Vacations for the whole family, for every generation - that's what the family holiday village in the Baltic resort of Rerik offers. Active leisure with sports and games is just as possible as sunbathing and relaxing in the spacious outdoor area.

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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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  • Vacation apartment Am Sanddorn

    • Am Sanddorn, 18211 Ostseebad Nienhagen

    Vacation apartment Am Sanddorn

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  • Das Land- und Gruppenhaus Zarfzow im Carinerland in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern // © AWO SANO

    Country house Zarfzow

    • Schulmeister Weg, 18233 Zarfzow

    The country and group house in Zarfzow is ideal for shared experiences and get-togethers. School classes, clubs, fasting groups, choirs or families who want to celebrate parties - the country house offers plenty of space.

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  • Spa forest in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Rostocker Straße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    The Graal-Müritz spa forest is a 13-hectare nature reserve. The white sandy beaches are just a few steps away, allowing nature and the sea to merge harmoniously.

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  • Village church Biendorf

    • Hauptstraße, 18230 Biendorf

    Biendorf Church is an Evangelical Lutheran church building of the Rerik parish.

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  • Pension Arielle

    • Poststraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The pension offers 8 cozy apartments in the heart of Warnemünde and 500 m to the beach.

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  • Oberhof estate

    • Am Gutshof, 23948 Oberhof

    Family-friendly estate close to the beach on the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Vacation apartments in the manor house and coachman's house for 2-6 persons on the Oberhof estate on the Baltic Sea.

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  • Die Yachthafenresidenz Hohe Düne vom Hafen aus // © Yachthafenresidenz Hohe Düne, www.hohe-duene.de

    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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  • The manor house in frontal view // © 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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  • Einblick in die Parcours // © Tom Haagen

    Climbing & Adventure Forest Schwaan

    • Open today
    • Feldstraße, 18258 Schwaan

    CLIMBING, FUN & EDUCATION - all in one place! The longest ropeway in the north with 116.5 meters awaits you! In addition, seven courses with over 60 climbing tasks and an event tower with "Skyjump" from a height of over 9 meters.

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    Vacation farm "Casa Laguna" and "La Casa

    • Friedenstr., 18230 Rerik

    Spend your vacation in the comfortable vacation farm with two separate bedrooms each for a maximum of five people. The two cottages each offer a large living room with kitchen, fireplace, modern shower room and garden to feel good.

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  • The luxury hotel right on the beach comprises an ensemble of six classicist buildings in Germany's first seaside resort. // © Grand Hotel Heiligendamm

    Grand Hotel Heiligendamm

    • Prof.-Dr.-Vogel-Str., 18209 Heiligendamm

    Whether it's a romantic weekend, a spa and wellness stay or a family holiday - the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offers the right offer for a wonderful holiday at the Baltic Sea. The luxury hotel, located directly at the beach, comprises an ensemble of six classicist buildings and a historic panoramic pier.

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  • Der Bahnhof von der Straßenseite aus. // © Frank Burger

    Bützow train station

    • Bahnhofstraße, 18246 Bützow

    The Bützow train station dates back to 1879.

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    Vacation apartment Küchenmeister

    • Meschendorfer Weg, 18230 Rerik

    Child-friendly vacation apartment on the Baltic Sea in Baltic resort Rerik.

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  • Windmill with straw rolls in the foreground. // © Frank Burger

    Windmill Steffenshagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18209 Steffenshagen

    The windmill in Steffenshagen is a trestle windmill with a forge.

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  • the west and tower side // © Frank Burger

    Village church Vietlübbe

    • Hauptstraße, 19205 Vietlübbe

    The late Romanesque village church in Vietlübbe near Gadebusch has a special feature in its ground plan.

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  • Blick aus dem Schwimmbad // © Hotel Hübner GmbH

    Beach Hotel Hübner

    • Seestraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Warnemünde's small, fine address - the Strand-Hotel Hübner - is located directly on the beach promenade, hidden behind the dunes, overlooking the lighthouse, the harbor entrance and the beach with the best view.

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  • The Strandhotel Ostseewoge, directly on the promenade Graal-Müritz // © Strandhotel Ostseewoge

    Beach Hotel Ostseewoge

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Enjoy your vacation in our Strandhotel Ostseewoge directly at the sea, only a few meters away from the fine sandy, wide beach and the pier Graal-Müritz.

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  • Store // © Erik Gross

    Fish Leather Concept Store

    • Open today
    • Krämerstraße, 23966 Wismar

    Salmon, eel, plaice and perch are not served on the plate here. In the only fish leather store in Germany, gold and silver jewelry as well as handbags, belts and wallets are made from it.

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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.