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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  • Exterior view Klein Nienhagen Manor // © Gut Klein Nienhagen / Anne Karsten

    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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    Vacation apartment Jörg Krüger

    • Streuwiesenweg, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    All year round a cozy (centrally heated ) apartment ( 36 m² ) in a bungalow in a quiet residential area is at your disposal.

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    Vacation apartment "Family dream on 120 m²"

    • Stadtweider Winkel, 18059 Biestow

    The accommodation is a stylish, family-friendly and modern apartment of 120 m² with a terrace, garden and private parking space.

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    Village church Vietlübbe

    • Hauptstraße, 19205 Vietlübbe

    The late Romanesque village church in Vietlübbe near Gadebusch has a special feature in its ground plan.

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    Mill Neukloster

    • Bergstraße, 23992 Neukloster

    The mill Neukloster is a Dutch windmill.

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  • Museum of local history Warnemünde

    • Open today
    • Alexandrinenstraße, 18119 Rostock

    How did the old Warnemünder live? What did a typical living room, kitchen and bedroom look like? You can relive this in the original fisherman's and skipper's house (built in 1767) and with the help of selected historical objects.

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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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    Pension Harder - House Waldesblick

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Pension in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

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    Hotel North Wind

    • Hermannstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Privately run hotel in the Baltic resort Kühlungsborn, centrally located, 100 meters to the beach.

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    Vacation home Plauen

    • Elmenhorster Weg, 18109 Rostock

    2 spacious vacation apartments and 6 comfortable 2-bed apartments, quiet location, not far from Warnemünde.

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    Zepelin chapel

    • Hauptstraße, 18246 Zepelin

    The chapel Zepelin is located in the small cemetery of the village.

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    Molli station Heiligendamm

    • Kühlungsborner Straße, 18209 Heiligendamm

    Today, the Molli station in Heiligendamm also has vacation rooms and a restaurant.

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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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    Kröpelin Town Museum

    • Closed today
    • Hauptstraße, 18236 Kröpelin

    Take a journey into Kröpelin's past and experience how a settlement became a town!

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    Gollwitz lighthouse

    • 23999 Gollwitz

    Standing about 1 km outside of Gollwitz, the lighthouse is a beautiful sight despite its rustic construction.

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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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  • Hotel Heiderose

    • Kurstraße 15, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Hotel in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

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    Apartment "lütten fein

    • Möhlenkamp, 18109 Rostock

    Small but nice and yet everything available; near Warnemünde; village idyll on the outskirts of town; parking in front of the house; ideal for bike tours; W-Lan available.

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  • Retschow village church

    • Kirchweg, 18211 Retschow

    The village church Retschow is an Evang.-Luth. church building in Retschow, in the district of Rostock.

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  • Manor house Manderow

    • Alt Jassewitzer Straße, 23968 Hohenkirchen

    Feel like at home with friends! The Manderow manor house just outside Wismar in Klützer Winkel has been carefully brought back to life and offers individual guest rooms in the style of the Golden 1920s.

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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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    Rose Park Groß Siemen

    • An der Sieme, 18236 Groß Siemen

    The scent of roses - over 3,000 roses bloom in the Groß Siemen Rose Park in Mecklenburg Switzerland. It adjoins the manor house, which was first mentioned as early as the middle of the 14th century.

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    Country house Nienhagen

    • Kliffstraße, 18211 Nienhagen

    Restaurant & Pension Landhaus Nienhagen

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    Dutch Windmill Zepelin

    • 18246 Zepelin

    The Dutch Windmill in Zepelin is unique in the region.

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    Village Church Steinhagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18442 Steinhagen

    Just in the middle of the center from the community Steinhagen, is the village church Steinhagen. The church is surrounded from: a parsonage, a cemetery, a barn and a meadow orchard. The gothic hall church was constructed in the 13th century.

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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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    Vacation apartments beach summer

    • Lange Straße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    A huge selection of modern vacation apartments and guesthouse rooms incl. breakfast - newly built or top renovated in the best locations of the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz.

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    Wellness Residence Dünenschloss

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Ostseebad Kühlungsborn

    4-star apartment with swimming pool, Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, fitness area and wellness treatments right on the beach.

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    Local history museum Kühlungsborn

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Heimatstube is located right next to the Haus des Gastes and guides you through the history of the Baltic resort.

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    Seehotel am Neuklostersee

    • Seestraße, 23992 Nakenstorf

    The privately run Seehotel is located in the nature reserve at Neuklostersee lake with its own bathing beach, hotel restaurant and extensive sports and wellness facilities. “Gänsebar” and “Kinderhotel” on the grounds of the hotel.The Seehotel with extensive hotel parkland, sunbathing lawns and own sandy beach is located in Nakenstorf in the middle of the nature reserve on the banks of the Neuklostersee lake.

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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.