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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  • © Hotel Kaisers Ostseeperle

    Hotel Kaisers Ostseeperle

    • Börgerender Straße, 18211 Börgerende-Rethwisch

    Hotel Kaisers Ostseeperle offers active and creative recreation at the Baltic Sea.

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  • Windmill frontal // © Frank Burger

    Windmill in Graal-Müritz

    • Birkenallee, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    The windmill in Graal-Müritz is a Dutch windmill.

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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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  • 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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  • Heimatstube Altenteilerkate

    • Lübecker Straße, 23942 Dassow

    The Heimatstube Altenteilerkate is run by the Heimatverein Dassow e.V..

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  • Leuchtturm Timmendorf // © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Lighthouse Timmendorf

    • Lotsenstieg, 23999 Insel Poel / OT Timmendorf

    The lighthouse Timmendorf is one of the landmarks of the island Poel and one of the oldest still operating lighthouses from the 19th century.

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    Ice cellar Ticino

    • Am Mühlenberg, 18195 Tessin

    The Tessin Ice Cellar on the Mühlenberg is one of the larger structures of its kind, built of fieldstones and bricks, and was placed in an elevation of the terrain.

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  • Water tower Bad Doberan

    • Tempelberg, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The former water tower of Bad Doberan on the Tempelberg.

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    Rostock University of Music and Theatre (hmt)

    • Beim St.-Katharinenstift, 18055 Rostock

    With more than 300 public events per year, the Rostock University of Music and Theatre enriches the cultural life of the Hanseatic city and the region. In addition to its events, its historic building, formerly a Franciscan monastery dating from the mid-13th century, is an attraction.

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  • Das Tastmodell der Rostocker Altstadt bietet Blinden und Sehgeschädigten eine gute Orientierung. // © TZRW/Joachim Kloock

    Old town model in Rostock city center

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Lange Straße, 18055 Rostock

    The bronze model behind St. Mary's Church gives a tactile overview of Rostock's city center.

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    Archdeaconry

    • Sargmacherstraße/ St.-Marien-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

    As the former residence of the archdeacon, it was built around 1450 in the style of North German brick Gothic. Like many other Gothic buildings around the Marienkirchturm, the archdeaconry was badly damaged in World War 2 and reconstructed at considerable expense.

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    Hotel Pension Gutshaus Neu Wendorf

    • Am Gutshaus, 18190 Sanitz OT Neu Wendorf

    Modern tradition meets hospitality. The manor house, built around 1805 on the edge of the Rostock Heath, was lovingly converted by the Eben family into a hotel-guesthouse in 1992, and has been renovated and expanded ever since.

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    Manor Klein Nienhagen

    • Ahornallee, 18236 Kröpelin OT Klein Nienhagen

    The historic estate Klein Nienhagen, located near the Baltic Sea between Rostock and Wismar, offers country vacations made to measure in lovingly furnished vacation apartments.

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  • Der Blick von der Steilküste auf den Naturstrand und die Ostsee – in 15 Minuten per Fahrrad oder in 30 Minuten zu Fuß von der Ferienkooperative aus zu erreichen // © 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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    Baltic Sea Hotel Pension An der Lindenallee

    • Dammchaussee, 18209 Bad Doberan

    Baltic Sea Hotel - Pension An der Lindenallee - Baltic Sea vacation in modern studios, apartments & vacation apartments on the historic Lindenallee Bad Doberan - Heiligendamm.

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    Madsow Manor House

    • Masdsow, 23974 Madsow

    Close to the Hanseatic City of Wismar, just 10 km from the Baltic Sea coast, lies the former historic Madsow estate. Thanks to private commitment, the manor house and its outbuildings have been carefully renovated. One vacation apartment is already ready for occupancy.

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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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  • Fliegender Engel im Eingangsbereich. // © Frank Burger

    Church Zurow

    • Hauptstraße, 23992 Zurow

    Zurow church was built in the 14th century.

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    "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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    Water Gate Wismar

    • Am Hafen, 23966 Wismar

    The Water Gate is the last existing of originally five city gates, which were integrated in a four meter high city wall. It bears its name because it faces the harbor.

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    Lieper Twin - 2 boulders with inscription

    • 18195 Liepen

    The Lieper twins are two boulders protruding over 2.5 meter from the ground. In 1925 these boulders were put up for hikers seeking relaxation. Their inscriptions are supposed to warn people, to take care of the surrounding nature and landscape.

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    Country hotel "Zum Honigdieb"

    • Bäderstraße, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten

    The Landhotel Zum Honigdieb is idyllically situated in the idyllic countryside of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and combines rural tranquillity with nature experiences, family friendliness and a personal atmosphere. The accommodation is ideal for families, nature lovers, cyclists and guests looking for relaxation away from mass tourism.

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    Cultural History Museum in the Holy Cross Monastery

    • Klosterhof, 18055 Rostock

    The former Cistercian nunnery was founded in 1270 by the Danish Queen Margaret. The monastery was named after a splinter from the cross of Jesus Christ. Today, the former monastery houses the Museum of Cultural History, one of the largest and most important collections of cultural and art history in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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  • View of the Salzhaff, the Wustrow peninsula and the Baltic Sea from Schmiedeberg // © Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Rerik

    Schmiedeberg

    • 18230 Rerik

    Schmiedeberg is a popular viewpoint on the beach of Rerik.

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    Church Rethwisch

    • Doberaner Straße, 18211 Rethwisch

    Church Rethwisch

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  • Kirche von der Südseite fotografiert // © Frank Burger

    Parkentin church

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Rostocker Straße, 18209 Parkentin

    The village church Parkentin is the church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish Parkentin-Hanstorf in Bartenshagen-Parkentin in the district of Rostock.

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  • Ostsee vor Warnemünde mit Blick auf den Strand und Hotel NEPTUN // © Hotel NEPTUN

    Hotel NEPTUN

    • Seestraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Uniquely beautiful location directly on the beach. Each room with balcony & sea view. Culinary variety in various restaurants, the NEPTUN SPA and the certified original Thalasso Center await you.

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  • Dorfkirche Dorf Mecklenburg // © Tourismusverein Schweriner Seenland, Brigitte Bullerjahn

    Village church Dorf Mecklenburg

    • Bahnhofsstraße, 23972 Dorf Mecklenburg

    The church in Dorf Mecklenburg is part of the Lutheran parish in the district of Nordwestmecklenburg.

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    Villa Minerva

    • Fischersteig, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    At the historic Lindenpark, vacation guests in Kühlungsborn have been able to find high-quality, exclusive 5-star vacation apartments in the completely renovated Villa Minerva for the highest standards of comfort, aesthetics and elegance since July 2015.

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  • Detershagen manor house

    • Gutshaus, 18236 Detershagen

    The house, built around 1753 in baroque style, is used today as a private house, with attached vacation apartment.

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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.