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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  • The village church of Carlow from the tower side. // © Frank Burger

    Village church Carlow

    • Schulstraße, 19217 Carlow

    In its present form, the church of Carlow is a neo-Gothic cross-rib-vaulted brick building, with a transept and a tower visible from afar in the west.

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  • Flying angel in the entrance area. // © Frank Burger

    Church Zurow

    • Hauptstraße, 23992 Zurow

    Zurow church was built in the 14th century.

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  • the Lutheran Church in Heiligendamm // © Frank Burger

    Lutheran Church Heiligendamm

    • Klosterstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The Lutheran Church Heiligendamm, actually a chapel, is a listed church building in Heiligendamm.

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  • Erlebnisspielplatz // © minimare

    minimare discovery park at the Baltic Sea

    • Neue Reihe, 23942 Kalkhorst

    The minimare makes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's history tangible and invites you on a family-friendly and adventurous journey through time.

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    Apartment house Atlantic

    • 18225 Kühlungsborn

    An object of the Kühlungsborn accommodation agency.

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    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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  • Badow Castle, view from the village side // © privat

    Badow Castle

    • Söhringer Straße, 19209 Badow

    Forget the hustle and bustle and stress of everyday life and let yourself be enchanted by the special charm of Badow. Enjoy the pristine nature of Mecklenburg in an old estate village on the edge of the Schaalsee biosphere reserve.

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  • Das Landschulmuseum in Göldenitz // © Landschulmuseum Göldenitz

    Country School Museum Göldenitz

    • Am See, 18196 Göldenitz

    The Landschulmuseum Göldenitz is an original preserved school from 1880 and today the supporting school museum in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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  • Today, the malt factory is the seat of the administration of the district of Nodwestmecklenburg. // © Frank Burger

    Malt factory Grevesmühlen

    • Börzower Weg, 23936 Grevesmühlen

    The Grevesmühlen malt factory is located on Börzower Weg in Grevesmühlen, the former county seat of the Nordwestmecklenburg district.

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    Church Neuburg

    • Hauptstraße, 23974 Neuburg

    Parish Neuburg

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  • Church Lichtenhagen village with cemetery // © Frank Burger

    Church Lichtenhagen village

    • Admannshäger Weg, 18107 Lichtenhagen

    The village church Lichtenhagen is the church of the Lutheran parish Lichtenhagen in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen in the district of Rostock.

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  • View in the direction of the tower gable // © Frank Burger

    St. Nikolai Church Dassow

    • Lübecker Straße, 23942 Dassow

    St. Nikolai Church in the village of Dassow is one of the old village churches in the west of the Klützer Winkel.

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  • Wohnzimmer // © Thiess

    Vacation apartment Thiess

    • Mühlenstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The lovingly and comfortably furnished apartments are located in the heart of Warnemünde. To the beach, to the Alter Strom, to the pier or to the train station - in 5 to 10 minutes you are at your destination.

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  • Klostergebäude mit Schänke // © Frank Burger

    Rühn Monastery

    • Klosterhof, 18246 Rühn

    Rühn Monastery is a well-preserved monastery complex dating from 1232. The owner is a non-profit, voluntary association. The monastery includes a monastery store and a tavern as well as an oil, mustard and vinegar manufactory.

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  • Außenansicht der Kirche // © Sabrina Wittkopf-Schade

    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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  • Vacation apartment Goerke Markgrafenheide

    • Waldsiedlung, 18146 Markgrafenheide

    Our individually modern furnished vacation apartments in a detached house with terrace/balcony in Markgrafenheide are privately rented by the Goerke family.

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  • Wohnung 1: Wohn- und Schlafbereich // © Fam. Franke-Haferland

    Small guest house

    • Lagerstraße, 18055 Rostock

    You live in the old town of Rostock, in a residential area between the city port and the city. You can reach everything Rostock has to offer in terms of art, culture and sights in short distances. Here is the ideal starting point for your vacation or short stay. Tip: In the evening sitting on the water, let your soul dangle...

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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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  • Klütz town garden // © Sabine Stöckmann

    Klütz city garden

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Neuer Weg, 23948 Klütz

    There is a special place in the middle of Klütz: the Klützer Stadtgarten. As a small green oasis surrounded by historical scenery, it combines nature, encounters and culture and invites locals and guests alike to linger.

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  • Rostock City Tour

    • Klosterbachstraße, 18057 Rostock

    Discover Warnemünde and Rostock from a new perspective. From the upper deck of our yellow double-decker you have an unobstructed, unobstructed view of the most interesting and beautiful sights of our city.

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    Cultural History Museum in the Holy Cross Monastery

    • Open today
    • 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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  • die idyllisch gelegene Mühle Neukloster // © Frank Burger

    Mill Neukloster

    • Bergstraße, 23992 Neukloster

    The mill Neukloster is a Dutch windmill.

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  • Hotelansicht // © Landhaus Immenbarg

    Country house Immenbarg

    • Groß Kleiner Weg, 18109 Rostock

    At Landhaus Immenbarg near Warnemünde on the Baltic Sea, the art of living and modern art are pleasantly combined. Enjoyable and unobtrusive.Nice for families with children, single travelers, small groups or even those adults who urgently need (and completely without children) a pampering weekend.

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  • St. John church in Rerik

    • Liskowstraße, 18230 Rerik

    Among the jewels of brick Gothic in the country is the parish church in the Baltic resort of Rerik, which was built between 1250 and 1270.

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  • Restaurant exterior view // © Landhotel Rittmeister

    Landhotel Rittmeister

    • Biestower Damm, 18059 Rostock

    Welcome to the our Landhotel! Tranquillity, nature and the exciting city life in Rostock. Serenity, deceleration and the swanky beach life in Warnemünde.

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  • Der Klostergarten grenzt direkt an unser Gästehaus // © Klosterverein Rehna e.V. / Burkhard Schmidt

    Guest house22 - at the monastery garden

    • Mühlenstrasse, 19217 Rehna

    One of the largest monastery complexes in our country is located in the heart of the small town of Rehna. The special thing about our guesthouse22 is the beautiful location directly at the monastery garden.

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  • The manor house in frontal view // © Frank Burger

    Teutendorf manor house

    • Teutendorf, 18190 Teutendorf

    The manor house was built around 1800 by the von Flotow family in the classicist style. The foundations date back to the 15th century.

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  • Restaurant KAI40 // © ScanHotel Rostock

    ScanHotels City Rostock

    • Lange Straße, 18055 Rostock

    A retreat in the middle of the old town - with a view of Rostock harbor and in a quiet, yet central location. ScanHotels City offers ideal conditions as a starting point for exploring the city and surrounding area. The Baltic Sea coast can be reached in just twenty minutes.

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    Reez manor

    • Am Hof, 18196 Reez

    On the most beautiful cycling and hiking routes along the Warnow River with its breakthrough valleys, adjacent meadows and forests, you will reach the village of Reez, which was first mentioned in a Rostock chamber register in 1283.

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  • Village church Thelkow with bell tower // © Frank Burger

    Village church Thelkow

    • Dorfplatz, 18195 Thelkow

    Thelkow village church is a fieldstone building from the middle of the 13th century, the transition period from Romanesque to Gothic architectural style.

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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.