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 apartment with terrace // © InterDomizil

    Vacation apartment Utspann

    • Heinrich-Heine-Straße, 18119 Warnemünde

    The apartment, located directly behind the beach promenade, is on the ground floor of the 2008 built residential complex "Residenz im Kurpark".The apartment is 68 sqm, divided into living, dining area, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom with toilet / shower, hallway and storage room, newly and comfortably furnished and has a large outdoor terrace with table and chairs.

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  • View of the idyllically situated windmill Neu Thulendorf // © Frank Burger

    Windmill Neu Thulendorf

    • Zur Mühle, 18184 Neu Thulendorf

    The windmill in Neu Thulendorf is a gallery Dutchman mill from 1900, which is now used as a dwelling.

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    Kempowski Archive

    • Klosterhof, 18055 Rostock

    The writer Walter Kempowski was born in Rostock in 1929 and created a literary monument to his hometown with the novels of the "German Chronicle". The honorary citizen of the Hanseatic city already gave parts of his work archive to Rostock in 1993, which are presented in a permanent exhibition.

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  • Castle wall - Poel Island

    • 23999 Kirchdorf

    The castle rampart of the former fortification of the island of Poel with castle in Kirchdorf is used today for events, markets and as an open-air stage. Information boards provide much worth knowing about the former fortress of the island.

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    Nursing Pension Haffblick

    • Dorfstraße, 18233 Rakow

    Long sandy beaches, dreamy rural places but also the culture of the Hanseatic League will inspire you. Look forward to relaxing vacations and delicious fish sandwiches at the Salzhaff.

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    HotelSportforum

    • Kopernikusstraße, 18057 Rostock

    Welcome to the HotelSportforum. We are pleased to be your host.

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    Parkhotel Seeblick in Warnemünde

    • Strandweg, 18119 Warnemünde

    The hotel and apartment house "Parkhotel Seeblick" is located on the promenade directly on the beach of the Baltic resort Warnemünde. The view of the wide, blue Baltic Sea invites you to dream and the location offers the possibility to fill up with clean sea air around the clock.

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    City Hall Ticino

    • Am Markt, 18195 Tessin

    The town hall is located at the market Ticino.

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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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    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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  • Exterior view Villa Minerva // © Villa Minerva

    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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    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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    Apolony Guest Farm

    • Dorfstraße, 19217 Utecht

    Your vacation farm at the Ratzeburger lake! Vacation apartments and double rooms in the old farmhouse, also suitable for groups with large threshing floor and hayloft as common lounges, self-catering, large lawn for sunbathing, bathing area at Lake Ratzeburg only three minutes walk away.

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    Fürstenhof, Wismar

    • Vor dem Fürstenhof, 23966 Wismar

    The Fürstenhof was the seat of the dukes of Mecklenburg. Its present form is composed of two wings standing at right angles to each other. The so-called "Old House" was built in 1512/13 and is based on late Gothic design principles. The "New House" was built between 1553 and 1555 in the style of the Italian Renaissance.

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  • Manor house Harkensee

    • Straße der Freundschaft, 23942 Harkensee

    Freely following the motto "Family & Friends", the hosts of the manor house offer here a wonderful home for a while.

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  • Einhusen

    • Einhusen, 23999 Weitendorf

    Einhusen is a detached old Pole farmhouse from 1900.

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    Michaelisklosterkirche Rostock

    • Altbettelmönchstraße, 18055 Rostock

    The St. Michael's Monastery in Rostock was once a fraternity house of the Brothers of the Common Life and housed an important printing house and bookbindery of the late Middle Ages.

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    Jellyfish Hostel - central | cheap | quiet

    • Beginenberg, 18055 Rostock

    Jellyfish Hostel is a cozy hostel, extremely centrally located in the middle of the historic old town of Rostock in a quiet cul-de-sac.

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  • Niendorf Manor House

    • Zum Gutshaus, 23996 Niendorf

    Niendorf manor house between Wismar and Schwerin on the B106.

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  • Atonement stone Zepelin

    • 18246 Bützow

    The atonement stone of Zepelin stands in memory of a murder at this place in the forest of Darnow.

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    Cammin village church

    • An´n Pauhl, 18195 Cammin

    The village church Cammin is a church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish Cammin/Petschow in the municipality Cammin in the district Rostock.

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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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    House of Literature "Uwe Johnson

    • Open today
    • Im Thurow, 23948 Klütz

    The "Uwe Johnson" House of Literature is located in a former granary built around 1890 near Klützer Marktplatz. Over two floors, the exhibition provides a multifaceted insight into the life and work of Uwe Johnson and thus presents the writer who has always remained closely associated with Mecklenburg.

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    Mill in Nantrow

    • Nantrow, 23974 Nantrow

    The mill in Nantrow dates back to the 19th century.

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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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    Fortress Kirchdorf

    • 23999 Ostseebad Insel Poel

    Southwest of Kirchdorf on the island of Poel are the remains of a fortress. It was a two-part complex built from 1614 to 1619, consisting of a rampart around a church and the immediately adjacent star-shaped fortress.

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    Dutch Windmill Steinhagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18442 Steinhagen

    The Steinhagen windmill dates back to 1752 and has been on display since 1984.

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    Crooked house

    • Schloßplatz, 18246 Bützow

    The Krummen Haus Bützow houses the local history museum, the town library and a documentation on the political abuse of the penal system in Bützow.

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    Hotel Am Hopfenmarkt

    • Kröpeliner Str., 18055 Rostock

    Our city hotel is located on the shopping mile Kröpeliner Strasse and in the immediate vicinity of the eastern old town with numerous historical attractions and the city harbor on the southern bank of the Unterwarnow.

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    Hotel Poseidon

    • Hermannstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    A house to feel good in any season.

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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.