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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  • Rostock City Tour

    • Klosterbachstraße, 18057 Rostock

    Discover Warnemünde and Rostock from a new perspective. From the upper deck of our yellow double-decker you have an unobstructed, unobstructed view of the most interesting and beautiful sights of our city.

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    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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  • ramparts near the monastery of the Holy Cross // © Irma Schmidt

    Rostock ramparts

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18055 Rostock

    The ramparts were built in 1270 for the city defense. The city wall, formerly more than 3 km long, with many towers and cradle houses and 22 gates at widely varying levels (30 m), was later transformed into a park.

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  • Apartment House ART

    • Alexandrinenstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The modern, sophisticated apartments of the special "ART", furnished with loving design objects, are located in a beautiful captain's house in an exclusive, quiet and central location in the Baltic resort Warnemünde. From here it is about 5 min. to the Baltic Sea beach, 2 min. to the train station as well as to the Alter Strom.

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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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    Postma farm

    • Open today
    • Allershägerstr., 18069 Lambrechtshagen

    Farm store and café with fresh eggs from our own hens, milk from our cows. Meat & sausage from Postma-Cross-Wagyu, farm cheese, homemade ice cream, as well as vacation apartments and a seminar room.

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    Gallery Ana Sojor

    • Open today
    • Am Markt, 23948 Klütz

    Studio of painter Ana Sojor, gallery with paintings by the artist and selected handicrafts, small café with cello live music.

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    Hotel "Villa Edda

    • Fritz-Reuter-Straße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Our lovingly renovated, family-run 3-star hotel is located in a quiet location near Rhododendron Park and Baltic Sea. All rooms are generously and comfortably equipped with shower, WC, hairdryer, TV, safe, hotel refrigerator. In the house, a lounge, sunbathing lawn and roof terrace are available for your stay.

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    Windmill Steffenshagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18209 Steffenshagen

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

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  • Ansicht Villa Hübner, Warnemünde // © Jürgen Voigt

    Villa Hübner

    • Seestraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Apartments on the promenade of Warnemünde with balcony and sea view, 30 m to the bathing beach near the lighthouse.

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  • Boltenhagen coastal protection forest

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Boltenhagen

    Close to the city center is the recreational forest, a centuries-old "green pharmacy" that combines tranquility and activity.

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    Soaped up & Dressed - Fine vegetable oil soaps and accessories

    • Poststraße, 19205 Drieberg Dorf

    Feel good in your own skin. Gentle care and relaxation, fragrant soaps. With Renate Neuwirth you are about it in the conversation.

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    Battlefield near Wakenstädt - Gadebusch 1712

    • Wakenstädt, 19205 Gadebusch

    The consequences of the Thirty Years' War were halfway over when Mecklenburg was once again the scene of battles between foreign powers. Sweden and Denmark, engaged in the Nordic War (1700-1721), met at Gadebusch in 1712 and ensured that the small town still has historical significance today.

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    Gallery Red Pavilion

    • Open today
    • Auf dem Kamp, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The art association Roter Pavillon Bad Doberan e. V. promotes art and artists through exhibitions in its gallery of the same name.

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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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    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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    Niekrenz manor house

    • Niekrenzer Dorfstraße, 18190 Niekrenz

    The Niekrenz manor house was once owned by Karl von Levetzow.

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    The Kittchen Hotel & Cafe

    • Kellerstr., 23966 Wismar

    Special and historic accommodation, café and events in the city center of Wismar.

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  • DOCK INN Hostel Warnemünde

    • Zum Zollamt, 18119 Rostock

    The DOCK INN is Germany's first hostel made of upcycled overseas containers and makes active vacationers, design fans and families equally happy.

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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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    Church of St. Lawrence

    • Heinrich-Schliemann-Straße, 23942 Kalkhorst

    A stroke of luck for Mecklenburg: Between 2003 and 2007, the St. Laurentius Church in Kalkhorst in Klützer Winkel was restored and now attracts many visitors.

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  • the listed half-timbered house in Reddelich // © Frank Burger

    Half-timbered house in Reddelich

    • Häuslerei, 18209 Reddelich

    The half-timbered house in Reddelich was built in the 19th century.

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    Blue Doors Hostel KTV

    • Doberaner Straße, 18057 Rostock

    Hostel in a central location, in the heart of Rostock's student district.

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    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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    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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    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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    Mill house Ticino

    • Alter Markt, 18195 Tessin

    The mill house in Tessin today houses the town information center.

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    Vacation home "Finland

    • Am Fischersteig, 23968 Beckerwitz

    Modern vacation home on 2 floors for up to five people in Hohenkirchen-Beckerwitz.

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  • Am Haffeld Guesthouse

    • Poeler Straße, 23970 Wismar

    B&B, bike-friendly accommodation, outdoor seating and barbecue area, lockable bike garage, drying room, repair facilities, camping possible, self-catering kitchen, restaurant 200 m away.

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  • The "Old Sugar Factory" Experience in Ticino". // © TFZ Tessin

    World of experience Ticino

    • Sülzer Str., 18195 Tessin

    Welcome to the "Old Sugar Factory

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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.