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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  • Willkommen in der Ferienwohnung Bullerbü // © Ferienwohnung Bullerbü/Keil

    Vacation apartment Bullerbü

    • Seeweg, 19217 Dechow

    Arrive, unpack, go down: located on the edge of the nature reserve, in the immediate vicinity of the lake, you can completely immerse yourself in the original idyll and sustainably recharge in our Bullerbü. A swim in the lake in the morning? A walk along winding paths in the evening? Oh, how wonderfully easy life is here!

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  • The Old Büdnerei in Kühlungsborn // © Alte Büdnerei/Schröter

    Old Büdnerei Kühlungsborn

    • Doberaner Landweg, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Store - Café - Vacation. All this awaits you in the old Büdnerei in Kühlungsborn on the Mecklenburg Baltic Coast.

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    Hanshagen Village Church

    • Straße des Friedens, 17509 Hanshagen

    The Gothic church building dates from the 13th century.

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  • The manor house Ilow // © Frank Burger

    Ilow Manor

    • Ilow, 23974 Neuburg

    Ilow Manor, near Wismar and the Baltic Sea, offers vacation guests relaxation + celebrations, meetings + workshops.

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    Monk moat in Baabe

    • An der B 196, 18586 Baabe

    The Mönchgraben is a medieval land fortification in Baabe on the island of Rügen, which demarcated the Mönchgut peninsula from Rügen.

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  • der untere Teil der Giebelseite // © Frank Burger

    Rühn, monastery church

    • Klosterhof, 18246 Rühn

    The monastery church is a single-nave hall church.

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  • Aerial photo of Seehotel Großherzog von Mecklenburg // © Seehotel Großherzog von Mecklenburg

    Seehotel Grand Duke of Mecklenburg

    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Boltenhagen

    The Seehotel Großherzog von Mecklenburg is located in the Baltic resort of Boltenhagen, between the Hanseatic towns of Lübeck and Wismar on the seafront and not far from the 290-metre long pier.

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    Manor house Neu Farpen

    • Neu Farpen, 23974 Neu Farpen

    The manor house Neu Farpen is located between Wismar and Poel, not far from the reservoir in a scenic location. Our 200 year old manor house offers with its ambience, far away from stress and noise, ideal conditions for relaxing and restful days.

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    Teapot Warnemünde

    • 18119 Rostock

    Hypar shell architecture - designed by the civil engineer Ulrich Müther from Binz

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  • Klütz city garden

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Neuer Weg, 23948 Klütz

    There is a special place in the middle of Klütz: the Klützer Stadtgarten. As a small green oasis surrounded by historical scenery, it combines nature, encounters and culture and invites locals and guests alike to linger.

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    Stone Age Village Kussow

    • Kussower Weg, 23948 Kussow

    A vivid historical picture of our prehistoric times is presented by means of Neolithic house reconstructions and Middle Stone Age huts.

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  • Church from the south side // © Frank Burger

    Volkenshagen church

    • Moehlenweg, 18184 Volkenshagen

    The village church Volkenshagen is the church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish in Klein Kussewitz in the district of Rostock.

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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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  • Rostock stone gate

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Steinstraße, 18055 Rostock

    The stone gate was built in the style of the Dutch Renaissance (1574-1577) on the foundations of the former Gothic southern main gate.

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  • At the Ratsdienerhaus, a successful symbiosis of modern and historic architecture was achieved. // © Frank Burger

    Council servant house Gadebusch

    • Am Markt, 19205 Gadebusch

    The council servant's house belongs to the ensemble of the Gadebusch town hall.

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  • Age-appropriate play spaces make children's eyes light up. // © MV-T

    Cath. family holiday center St. Ursula

    • Ribnitzer Staße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Baltic Sea for all! Whether alone, as a couple, with friends or with family: we want you to enjoy your vacation in our house! Also conference guests and bus tours are always welcome!

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    Damshagen church

    • Klützer Straße, 23948 Damshagen

    St. Thomas Church in Damshagen is a brick Gothic village church in Klützer Winkel.

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    Fresh pit

    • Frische Grube, 23966 Wismar

    The Frische Grube is one of the oldest artificial watercourses in Germany that run through a city. It connects Lake Schwerin with the Baltic Sea via the Mühlenteich, the Wallensteingraben and Lake Losten.

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  • Exterior view of the church // © Sabrina Wittkopf-Schade

    Village Church Steinhagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18442 Steinhagen

    Just in the middle of the center from the community Steinhagen, is the village church Steinhagen. The church is surrounded from: a parsonage, a cemetery, a barn and a meadow orchard. The gothic hall church was constructed in the 13th century.

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  • Village church side with memorial stone // © Frank Burger

    Village church Kirch Mulsow

    • Garvensdorfer Weg, 18233 Kirch Mulsow

    The Lutheran village church in Kirch Mulsow is a listed church building.

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  • Vacation happiness in the large, fenced garden with 2 terraces - enjoy your vacation! // © Claudia Loer-Müller

    Vacation home "Strandgut"

    • Am Felde, 23968 Hohenkirchen Beckerwitz-Ausbau

    Vacation home in the idyllic village of Beckerwitz-Ausbau. The vacation destination for nature lovers, families, couples, even with a dog. Here you can really relax!

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  • Blick auf die Marienkirche vom Neuen Markt // © Joachim Kloock

    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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    Baltic Sea border tower

    • Open today
    • An der Strandpromenade, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The former border tower BT11 stands directly on the beach promenade and has an integrated museum.

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  • Poppies // © Kristin Brandt

    brand green

    • An der Kirche, 23936 Börzow

    With pen, brush and notepad through parts of Western Europe. Graphics, design and planning. Colorful sketches, stories and experiences artistically processed.

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  • Milk filling station, Stäbelow

    • Wilsener Weg, 18198 Stäbelow

    365 days a year fresh country milk directly from the producer.

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  • Church Pechov

    • Am Dorfteich, 18196 Petschow

    The village church Petschow is a church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish Cammin in the municipality Dummerstorf in the district Rostock.

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  • Exhibition and sale // © Dr. Hildegard Brekenfeldt

    Dalwitz ceramics

    • Dalwitz, 17179 Walkendorf

    Ceramics studio and exhibition at Gut Dalwitz in Mecklenburg ParkLand

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    Hotel Polar Star

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Ostseebad Kühlungsborn

    In the Baltic resort of Kühlingsborn, just 50 metres away from the white, sandy beach and the enormous city forest, lies the listed Hotel Polar-Stern.

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    Memorial "Cap Arcona

    • 23999 Am Schwarzen Busch

    The "Cap Arcona" was named after Cape Arkona on the Island of Rügen. The memorial commemorates its sinking - one of the greatest ship tragedies of modern times.

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    Hotel Frederick Franz Palace

    • August-Bebel-Straße, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The historic Grand Ducal Logierhaus is located in the heart of Bad Doberan. Built in early classicist style, it welcomes you with a large foyer and its representative double-flight staircase.

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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.