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, © TMV/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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    Baltic Court Boltenhagen

    • Dünenweg, 23946 Boltenhagen

    Baltischer Hof in Boltenhagen has 69 apartments with first-class standard and excellent location. Convince yourself of this vacation experience of a special kind.

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  • the water mill Bützow from the street side, © Frank Burger

    Water mill Bützow

    • Bahnhofstraße, 18246 Bützow

    To the left of the Bützow harbor there is a mill complex, of which the mill building and one of two water wheels are still preserved.

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  • Aerial view of Levetzow manor house, © Herrenhaus Levetzow / Bernd Lüskow

    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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    Vacation apartment Charlotte S. near Rostock

    • Bentwischer Straße, 18182 Goorstorf

    The new bright approx. 70 sqm non-smoking apartment with separate entrance in a family house on a fenced plot invites you to spend your vacation.

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  • LUISENHOF Admannshagen View, © M. Tesching

    LUISENHOF Admannshagen

    • Storchenwiese, 18211 Admannshagen

    Small farmstead on the green outskirts of Admannshagen with vacation apartments and restaurant with gastronomic offers.

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    Tower house Kühlungsborn

    • Strandstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Centrally located in the beautiful Kühlungsborn you will find 13 individually and comfortably furnished apartments in the Turmhaus.

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    Parish barn Dorf Mecklenburg

    • Bahnhofstraße, 23972 Dorf Mecklenburg

    The parish barn is located between the village church and the parsonage in Dorf Mecklenburg.

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  • Marine Science Center - Seal Research Center

    • Am Yachthafen, 18119 Rostock (Hohe Düne)

    In a hitherto unique way, public and scientific interests are combined in the floating seal station in Rostock Hohe Düne, as the research facility is also open to visitors. From the sundeck, guests can experience the daily life of eight male seals and an African fur seal.

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    Palm's child friendly vacation home

    • Schloßstraße, 23948 Klütz

    For the most beautiful time of the year we welcome you in our bright and friendly apartments near the Baltic Sea.

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  • The Carolinchen bathing train is a popular vacation attraction in Boltenhagen., © Patrick Lux

    Bath Carolinchen

    • 23946 Boltenhagen

    The Carolinchen bathing streetcar runs from the Baltic resort of Boltenhagen along the steep coast to the oldest district of Tarnewitz. There are 54 seats and one wheelchair place with lowerable platform available.

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    Bützow train station

    • Bahnhofstraße, 18246 Bützow

    The Bützow train station dates back to 1879.

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    Garvensdorf manor house

    • Hofstraße, 18233 Garvensdorf

    The manor house in Garvensdorf was built in the 19th century.

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  • Hotel Schweriner Hof from the sea, © Stefan Bodin

    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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  • Ev. church on the Paulshöhe in Boltenhagen, © Kirchengemeinde Klütz-Boltenhagen

    Church on the Paulshöhe in Boltenhagen

    • Klützer Straße, 23946 Boltenhagen

    Evangelical church

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  • Apartment house Monika - at the pier, © Anke Schultz

    Apartment house Monika at the pier

    • Strandstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Small and fine apartment house in the heart of Kühlungsborn

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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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    Manor house Redewisch

    • Redewischer Straße, 23946 Redewisch

    Hotel & Restaurant in the green, not far from the beach and the center of the Baltic resort Boltenhagen.

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    Rostock Art Gallery

    • Open today
    • Hamburger Straße, 18069 Rostock

    The Kunsthalle Rostock shows exhibitions of contemporary art and modern classics. The listed building (1969) houses a collection of graphic sheets, paintings and sculptures, especially pieces of the region and East German art.

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  • The Ticino town hall with fountain in the foreground., © Frank Burger

    City Hall Ticino

    • Am Markt, 18195 Tessin

    The town hall is located at the market Ticino.

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  • Rapeseed, © Matthias Heinz

    Old School Gallery

    • Schulweg, 18211 Nienhagen

    Producer gallery for fine arts/painting and graphics

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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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  • Museum Neukloster

    • Kirchstraße, 23992 Neukloster

    The Museum Neukloster is part of the Klosterhofensemble and shows, in addition to constantly changing special exhibitions, from 2016 the permanent exhibition "Neukloster/ Mecklenburg - 1170 to the Present - A Biography".

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    Vacation farm "Casa Laguna" and "La Casa

    • Friedenstr., 18230 Rerik

    Spend your vacation in the comfortable vacation farm with two separate bedrooms each for a maximum of five people. The two cottages each offer a large living room with kitchen, fireplace, modern shower room and garden to feel good.

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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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  • Farm at the Wiesengrund

    • Unterdorf, 18182 Mönchhagen

    Our ecologically controlled farm in a quiet secluded location is situated on the edge of the Rostock Heath near the Baltic Sea.

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    Farm Pension Gut Bandelstorf

    • Am Gutshof, 18196 Bandelstorf

    The pension is located at the gates of Rostock. Guests can enjoy the tranquility of the countryside here and take advantage of the convenient transport links (3 minutes drive to the A19 and A20 freeway exits, Rostock junction). Those who wish can also observe the numerous farm animals and, for example, be present when the calves are fed.

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  • Milk filling station, Stäbelow

    • Wilsener Weg, 18198 Stäbelow

    365 days a year fresh country milk directly from the producer.

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    St. Laurentius Church Schönberg

    • An der Kirche, 23923 Schönberg

    The church of St. Lawrence was built in the 14th century, incorporating the remains of an older predecessor building. The wall paintings and stained-glass windows date from the 17th century. The church tower, which was added in the 16th century, was damaged by lightning in 1829 and subsequently received its distinctive spire, which is still preserved today.

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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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    House Wartburg

    • Alexandrastraße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Hotel in Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

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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.