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 no. 11 in the organic vacation village Parin

    • Am Gutshaus, 23948 Parin

    Vacation home no. 11 in the organic vacation village of Parin is located about 10 km from the Baltic Sea in Klützer Winkel, surrounded by idyllic nature. It has three bedrooms, so it can accommodate up to six people in total.

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    Fishing boat Gollwitz

    • 23999 Gollwitz

    In Gollwitz is an old fishing boat and is very vivid on the land in front of the village pond.

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    Aparthotel Waterkant Suites

    • An der Waterkant, 18211 Börgerende

    74 luxurious apartments and penthouses for up to 6 people are offered by Aparthotel Waterkant Suites.

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    Mill Neukloster

    • Bergstraße, 23992 Neukloster

    The mill Neukloster is a Dutch windmill.

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    Hotel Schweriner Hof

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The hotel is located on the car-free beach promenade directly by the sea in Kühlungsborn West.

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    Backstein Huus No. 15

    • Am Stangenberg, 18230 Biendorf - OT Wischuer

    Dorf Wischuer - a district of Biendorf which is surrounded by an idyllic landscape - directly near Kühlungsborn and Rerik on the Baltic Sea coast. A vacation home for families, groups and time-out lovers!

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    St. George Church

    • Open today
    • St.-Georgen-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

    St. George's Church is one of the three large main churches in Wismar and an outstanding architectural monument of North German brick Gothic. It was once the place of worship for craftsmen and tradesmen. The origins of St. George's lie in the 13th century. Its construction thus falls into the turbulent time of the late Middle Ages and the Reformation.

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  • Church Heiligenhagen

    • Püschower Straße, 18239 Heiligenhagen

    The village church Heiligenhagen is a late medieval village church in Heiligenhagen, municipality Satow.

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    City library in the armory

    • Ulmenstr., 23966 Wismar

    The armory is considered one of the most important baroque testimonies of Swedish military architecture in Germany. In 1700, the old one was replaced by a new one after a violent explosion of the powder magazine in 1699, caused by a heavy thunderstorm, had destroyed the old armory.

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    Forst- und Köhlerhof Wiethagen

    • Wiethagen, 18182 Wiethagen

    Since 1837, the Wiethagen tar shelling plant has existed on the southern edge of the Rostock Heath with the only historical functioning tar shelling furnace.

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    Rectory Baumgarten

    • Postweg, 18346 Baumgarten

    The parsonage in Baumgarten dates back to the 19th century.

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    Church Hanstorf

    • Doberaner Straße, 18239 Hanstorf

    The church in Hanstorf originally dates back to the 13th century.

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    Adventure & Tiger Park Dassow

    • Gewerbestraße, 23942 Dassow

    Under the motto "Tiger Park - Experience Tigers Up Close!", Germany's only tiger park invites you to special experiences with the whole family. The constantly growing range of attractions offers visitors entertainment at the highest level.

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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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    Vacation home Ole on the Baltic Sea

    • Landstorf, 23968 Zierow

    Escape from everyday life and look forward to a relaxing vacation in our beautiful vacation home Ole in Zierow near Wismar.

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    Vogel Hotel Apartments & Spa

    • Alexandrinenstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Experience your vacation in Warnemünde and enjoy your stay in our romantic, family-run hotel and apartment house. Our houses are located in the so-called doll's house of Warnemünde, not far from the Warnemünde promenade Alter Strom.

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    Roggendorf Castle

    • Schlossweg, 19205 Roggendorf

    Roggendorf Castle was probably built around 1895. The building, which has been restored to a large extent, is located at the entrance to a natural landscape park of about five hectares with an impressive, artificially created pond complex.

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    Schlage donkey farm

    • Am Obstgarten, 18196 Schlage

    Not far from the Hanseatic city of Rostock, an attractive, popular site for education, leisure and recreation of a high standard has been created in just a few years on a 3.3ha site of a former orchard. Constantly it is expanded and new things are created.

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    Church Old Karin

    • Neue Straße, 18236 Carinerland

    The village church of Alt Karin is an early Gothic brick building in the municipality of Carinerland.

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  • Museum of the History of the Hanseatic City of Wismar in the Schabbell

    • Open today
    • Schweinsbrücke, 23966 Wismar

    The "Schabbell", one of the earliest Renaissance buildings in the Baltic region, the neighboring building at Schweinsbrücke 6 and the associated courtyards were reopened in December 2017 after extensive and careful renovation and now serve as exhibition and event space for the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Wismar.

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    Rostock City Harbour

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18057 Rostock

    The city harbour on the banks of the Warnow with its museum and sailing harbour is a popular promenade with restaurants, shopping facilities and large stores. Until the opening of the seaport in 1960, the entire cargo handling was concentrated here.

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    Boltenhagen spa park with concert stage

    • Mittelpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen

    The diverse events attract many guests to the spa park almost every day. Festivals, concerts, children's events, markets, guided tours, lectures and celebrations with tradition - with more than 300 events you can experience a lot here.

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    Heiligendamm Pier

    • 18209 Heiligendamm

    In 1793 Friedrich Franz I founded the first German seaside resort: Heiligendamm. Today, the white bathing villas and the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm attract thousands of visitors every year. From the panoramic pier you have the best view of the classicistic ensemble.

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    Klützer mill

    • An der Mühle, 23948 Klütz

    The Klützer Mühle has been a listed building for decades. The striking landmark is one of the important cultural-historical building blocks in the center of the Klützer Winkel.

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    Lodge Seaside Boutique Hotel

    • Am Kinderstrand, 18209 Heiligendamm

    Once you arrive at the Lodge Hotel the surroundings, the natural beauty of the forests, beach & sea and the comfort of the accommodation will help you relax and relieve from the stress and strain of everyday life.

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    Apartment house Ostseeresidenz

    • Waldweg, 18146 Rostock-Markgrafenheide

    For your vacation in Markgrafenheide we offer modern and high quality apartments to feel good only 300m from the white sandy beach.

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    Concert Garden East

    • Strandpromenade, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Concert Garden in Kühlungsborn East hosts a wide variety of outdoor events throughout the year.

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    Pension Cora

    • Tarnewitzer Str., 23946 Boltenhagen

    A small bed and breakfast in a quiet location in the Baltic resort Boltenhagen invites you to spend your vacation. Lovingly each of our rooms is named and furnished according to a different theme.

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    Church Roggendorf

    • Kneeser Straße, 19205 Roggendorf

    The village church of Roggendorf is a medieval fieldstone church in the Mecklenburg municipality of Roggendorf, built in the 13th century.

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    Pension Idyll

    • Mittelweg, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Pension with breakfast on the Baltic Sea

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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.