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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    Vacation home management Rerik

    • Strandstraße, 18230 Rerik

    Your vacations in Baltic resort Rerik are already waiting

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  • Traumhafte Lage, nur 200 m von der Seebrücke entfernt // © Residenz Hotel Graal-Müritz GmbH

    AKZENT Hotel Residence

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Experience the classic spa style romance in one of the most traditional hotels of the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz. With comfortable rooms, friendly service and excellent cuisine, we will spoil you in a familiar and cozy stylish atmosphere.

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  • Ruheraum im Seehotel Großherzog v. Mecklenburg // © Seehotel Großherzog von Mecklenburg

    Seehotel Großherzog von 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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    Watermill Hanshagen

    • Mühlenblick, 17509 Hanshagen

    Visit the listed Watermill Hanshagen built in 1524. Experience the history, enjoy the superb Environment, eat, celebrate and stay overnight or get married here! Start your trips to the Hanse town Greifswald and Stralsund or to the Islands of Usedom or Rügen.

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    Kröpelin church

    • Am Kirchenplatz, 18236 Kröpelin

    Kröpelin church is a stately brick building in the center of the town.

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  • Die Kirche von der Südseite fotografiert. // © Frank Burger

    Church Kessin

    • Neubrandenburger Straße, 18196 Kessin

    The church Kessin is located in the district of Rostock and belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran parish Kessin.

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  • Tressow Castle

    • Schloss Tressow, 23966 Tressow

    The late classicist manor house Schloss Tressow from 1865 once belonged to the von Schulenburg family. Today it is used as a hotel and looks forward to vacation guests.

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    Hotel Lapwing on the Baltic Sea

    • Nienhäger Straße, 18211 Börgerende-Rethwisch

    Directly on the spa road between Rostock and Bad Doberan, the hotel offers standard 3 star accommodation for more than 60 guests.

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  • Die Südansicht der Kirche. // © Frank Burger

    Church Mühlen Eichsen

    • Gadebuscher Straße, 19205 Mühlen Eichsen

    The village church of Mühlen Eichsen is an Evangelical Lutheran church building in Mühlen Eichsen.

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    Hotel Edison

    • Dünenstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The personally managed 4-star hotel offers you a relaxed atmosphere in the middle of Kühlungsborn. Close to the center and the sea and yet idyllically located at the Lindenpark and the city forest, you will stay in one of the 59 modern Classic or Comfort rooms, spacious apartments or the Panorama Suite.

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  • Sonnenkamp Monastery

    • Kirchstraße, 23992 Neukloster

    Preserved buildings of the Sonnenkamp monastery are the monastery church with the oldest stained glass windows in northern Germany, the provost's building and the bell tower.

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    Apartments Villa Seelust

    • Hermann-Häcker-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Beachfront vacation apartments to feel good are waiting for you in the beautiful Baltic resort Kühlungsborn.

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    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 Carolinchen bathing train is a popular vacation attraction in Boltenhagen. // © Patrick Lux

    Bath Carolinchen

    • 23946 Boltenhagen

    The Carolinchen bathing streetcar runs from the Baltic resort of Boltenhagen along the steep coast to the oldest district of Tarnewitz. There are 54 seats and one wheelchair place with lowerable platform available.

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  • Pension Am Haffeld

    • 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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  • Vom Hochstand aus kann man die Luchse beobachten // © Tierpark Wismar

    Wismar Zoo

    • Am Tierpark, 23966 Wismar

    Southwest of the old town of Wismar, the zoo of the Hanseatic City extends over 13 hectares - an ideal family excursion destination

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  • Vacation homes Salzhaff-Romantik

    • Reriker Straße, 18233 Teßmannsdorf

    thatched cottages, 4 bedrooms, fireplace, playground, idyllic location

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  • 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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    Vacation apartment Schomecker

    • Kliffstraße, 18211 Nienhagen

    The vacation apartment is located in the Baltic resort Nienhagen, about halfway between the seaside resort Heiligendamm and Warnemünde.

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    Pottery & Sculpture Park Jung

    • Ausbau, 18211 Glashagen

    Joachim Jung - pottery with permanent exhibition and guided tours of the workshop

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    Swan Pond Park

    • 18069 Rostock

    Rostock Swan Pond Park

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  • Hausbaumhaus in der Wokrenter Straße in Rostock // © Frank Burger

    House tree house

    • Wokrenter Straße, 18055 Rostock

    The Hausbaumhaus is one of the oldest largely preserved merchants' houses in Rostock and the surrounding area from the time of the Hanseatic League.

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    Concert Garden West

    • Strandpromenade, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Concert Garden West offers space for open air events of all kinds.

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  • Schloss Neuhoff // © Schloss Neuhoff

    Neuhoff Castle

    • Lütte Werder, 19417 Neuhof

    Schloss Neuhoff - this classic manor house stood empty for almost 20 years, but since the end of 2014 it has been inhabited and restored again. Already, the new owners and the newly founded cultural and equestrian association are dedicated to the topics of art & culture as well as equestrian sports.

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  • Hasenwinkel Castle

    • Am Schlosspark, 19417 Hasenwinkel

    In the center of the Sternberger Seenlandschaft, an idyllic gem with a stately ambience awaits you - Schloss Hasenwinkel, the ideal place to relax, celebrate or work.

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    Apartments Schmidt family

    • Hermannstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The comfortable vacation apartments for 2 to 4 persons are located only 500 meters from the beach of the Baltic resort Kühlungsborn.

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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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    Sound house Ilow

    • Ilow, 23974 Neuburg

    The Klanghaus Ilow is run by a non-profit association.

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  • KurparkHotel Warnemünde

    • Kurhausstraße, 18119 Warnemünde

    The KurparkHotel is a family-run hotel right in the heart of Warnemünde, only 50 meters from the wide, white Baltic Sea beach.

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    Country hotel Ostseetraum

    • Stolteraer Weg, 18119 Warnemünde-Diedrichshagen

    Living under thatched roof, 650m to the beach & 3km to Warnemünde, rural, maritime & 1 room with whirlpool, 1-3 room apartment with mini kitchen, partly with terrace, sun terrace, free parking, packages - Sincerely family Apitz

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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.