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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  • Kröpeliner Mill, © D. Oberüber

    "Retractable" mill in Kröpelin

    • Schulstr., 18236 Kröpelin

    The Kröpeliner Mühle is a gallery Dutch windmill. It has been a cultural center since its renovation in 2012 and is used by the "Kröpeliner Mühle" e.V. association for events. It can also be visited.

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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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    Gallery Martina Fregin

    • Closed today
    • Hageböcker Straße, 18273 Güstrow

    The Martina Fregin Gallery has been presenting contemporary artists* in changing exhibitions since the end of May 2022.

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    Manor house Neuhof

    • Neuhof, 23999 Neuhof

    In a quiet location, at the end of an avenue of linden trees, you will find the manor house with a park-like garden in Neuhof. In comfortably equipped vacation apartments, furnished with love, vacation guests enjoy pure island feeling.

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  • St. Luke's Church Graal-Müritz

    • Kastanienallee, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    The Lutheran church stands between the districts of Graal and Müritz, surrounded by the cemetery and houses. It was designed by Gottfried Ludwig Möckel by order of the Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV and consecrated on October 18, 1908. Curiously, the tower is not located in the west as usual.

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  • Studio Anja Weyer

    • Open today
    • Bliedenstraße, 23966 Wismar

    New works on canvas and paper by Anja Weyer

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  • District Agricultural Museum Dorf Mecklenburg

    • Rambower Weg, 23972 Dorf Mecklenburg

    The County Agricultural Museum in Dorf Mecklenburg offers many opportunities to engage directly with the West Mecklenburg region. The permanent exhibition, which was completely redesigned in 2011, takes up the recent history of rural development.

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    Gutshof Bastorf

    • Kühlungsborner Straße, 18230 Bastorf

    Der Gutshof Bastorf wurde liebevoll saniert und dient als Ostseelandhotel und Ferienhof mit besonderem Charme.

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    Studio and sculpture garden Eva Güthoff

    • Dorfstraße, 18249 Eickhof

    Eva Güthoff models her sculptures, nudes and portraits from coarse stone masonry clay here. Her husband shows photos of nature.

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    Island Museum Poel Island

    • Open today
    • Möwenweg, 23999 Ostseebad Insel Poel OT Kirchdorf

    The island museum presents on more than 250 square meters an extensive and regionally consistently limited collection on the natural history and local history of the island of Poel. A permanent exhibition on the life and works of the painter Karl Christian Klasen completes the valuable collection. In the outdoor area there is a boulder garden as well as the model of the former Poel fortress, which was unique in its construction.

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    Heinrich Schliemann Memorial

    • Am Brink, 18233 Neubukow

    Visitors to the memorial in Neubukow, between Wismar and Bad Doberan, can experience Heinrich Schliemann's "Dream of Troy. It is located right next to the Neubukow church.

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    Hotel An der Hasenheide

    • An der Hasenheide, 18182 Rostock-Bentwisch

    Built on the quiet outskirts of Rostock (East), our house with its unique design offers a central point of contact on the Baltic coast. Whether as a stopover on the way to Scandinavia, as a base for discovery tours through our beautiful country or simply as a domicile to feel good - we are the ideal house!

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    Hotel "Am Alten Strom"

    • Am Strom, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Fresh breeze, boat watching and lots of sea! Our hotel "Am Alten Strom" is located in the heart of Warnemünde, just a few minutes' walk from the white sandy beach, in the immediate vicinity of the railway station and numerous leisure facilities.

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  • Welcome to the guesthouse 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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    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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    Riding farm Swallow's Nest

    • Feldstraße, 18230 Biendorf

    Vacations with horses under thatched roof - riding and riding out in a family atmosphere

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  • Nature and recreation farm Recknitzberg

    • Recknitzberg, 18195 Grammow

    On the approx. 7 ha large area directly at the Recknitz, which is surrounded by meadows and forests, you will find many possibilities to do sports, to enjoy nature and to relax. Your breakfast egg comes from our own chickens and in our own stone oven you can bake bread just the way you like it.

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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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  • Lovingly maintained, the Harry Fork Baltic Sea holiday homes offer an ideal base for great excursions, © Ostseeferienhäuser Harry Fork

    Baltic Sea vacation homes Harry Fork

    • Dorfstraße, 18230 Kägsdorf

    Located between the Baltic resorts of Kühlungsborn and Rerik, we offer you all the comfort you expect and relaxation for every taste. The lake, beach and forests are a beautiful, natural sports and leisure arena just waiting for you.

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    Ferris wheel - eye55 Warnemünde

    • Am Bahnhof, 18119 Rostock

    From a height of 55 meters, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea and the harbour. The fully glazed gondolas offer maximum comfort and provide a unique experience - whether during the day or a romantic sunset. A highlight: High Dining - exclusive breakfast or dinner at lofty heights. An unforgettable experience!

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    Petri Church Rostock

    • Open today
    • Bei der Petrikirche, 18055 Rostock

    St. Peter's Church was first mentioned in 1252.

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    Art gallery nupnau art

    • Waldstraße, 18375 Prerow

    In Prerow, photographer, gallery owner and journalist Ekkehart Nupnau opened a new gallery for art and photography at Waldstraße 7 in June 2022. The focus of his exhibitions throughout the year is the multi-talented Armin Mueller-Stahl.

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    "Kunsthof" Bad Doberan

    • Open today
    • Am Markt (Hinterhof), 18209 Bad Doberan

    In the "Kunsthof" Bad Doberan you can experience the diversity of arts and crafts.

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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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  • 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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    Blue Doors Hostel Old Town

    • Beginenberg, 18055 Rostock

    Central hostel in the old town of Rostock.

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    Pier Graal-Müritz

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18181 Graal-Müritz

    The pier of Graal-Müritz is 350 m long and was opened on April 10, 1993. From here you can start with the MS Baltica to Warnemünde.

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    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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    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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    Apartments Alisch

    • Heinrich-Heine-Straße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    In the heart of Warnemünde, 200 m from the beautiful Baltic Sea beach and right next to the spa gardens, we offer 3 comfortable, cozy and modern furnished apartments for your Baltic Sea vacation.

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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.