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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  • Gulliver im miniland M-V - so klein ist die Welt! Durch Mecklenburg-Vorpommern an einem Tag... // © gemeinnützige AFW GmbH/miniland MV

    miniland MV - model and landscape park

    • Schlager Straße, 18196 Göldenitz

    miniland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - the world is so small! A recreation center? A park? An architecture exhibition? A museum? Or a bit of everything? In any case, a place to experience, linger, relax, learn and marvel. Open daily from 10 am. Free parking is available directly in front of the object.

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    House by the forest

    • Ribnitzer Straße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Vacation home in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

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  • Das Foyer mit vielen witzigen Details... // © Karls Tourismus GmbH

    Alles paletti - Karl's Upcycling Hotel

    • Purkshof, 18182 Rövershagen

    Stay in one of our exceptionally equipped hotel rooms with upcycling charm directly at the adventure village, the cozy and lovingly furnished vacation homes in the middle of the greenery or in our unique ice hotel in the ice world.

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  • Herzlich Willkommen im Kurpark Hotel Warnemünde // © Olaf Kowitz

    KurparkHotel Warnemünde

    • Kurhausstraße, 18119 Warnemünde

    The KurparkHotel is a family-run hotel right in the heart of Warnemünde, only 50 meters from the wide, white Baltic Sea beach.

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  • 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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    Children Youth Art House Güstrow

    • Baustraße, 18273 Güstrow

    We show seen and invented from all workshops: painting, graphics, textiles and objects. Figures in the variety of their shape testify to the imagination of the children and young people. The exhibition encourages participation - material is ready.

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  • Mühle Lichtenhagen Dorf - frontal // © Frank Burger

    Windmill Lichtenhagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18107 Lichtenhagen Dorf

    One of the two windmills in Lichtenhagen is a gallery Dutchman's mill.

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  • Dorfkirche Cammin eingerüstet - Sommer 2014 // © Frank Burger

    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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  • Warnemünde train station

    • 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The Warnemünde train station is the terminus of the Rostock S-Bahn. The terminus is located only a few hundred meters from the beach.

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  • Seitansicht vom Leuchtturm Gollwitz // © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    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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  • 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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  • Horse farm Schwalbennest: View of our small, family-run equestrian farm in Jörnstorf, where you and your pets are welcome. // © Pferdehof Schwalbennest/ Rauth

    Riding farm Swallow's Nest

    • Feldstraße, 18230 Biendorf

    Vacations with horses under thatched roof - riding and riding out in a family atmosphere

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  • Stone Age Village Kussow

    • Kussower Weg, 23948 Kussow

    A vivid historical picture of our prehistoric times is presented by means of Neolithic house reconstructions and Middle Stone Age huts.

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  • Schöne Aussicht vom Balkon eines Zimmers // © Europa-Hotel Kühlungsborn

    Hotel Max by the sea Kühlungsborn

    • Dünenstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The 4 star boutique hotel at the Lindenpark in Kühlungsborn with experience rotisserie "Wings & Drums".

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    HotelSportforum

    • Kopernikusstraße, 18057 Rostock

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

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  • Exterior view of the Uwe Johnson House of Literature in Klütz // © Literaturhaus „Uwe Johnson“, Silke Winkler

    House of Literature "Uwe Johnson

    • Closed 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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    Church of St. Lawrence

    • Heinrich-Schliemann-Straße, 23942 Kalkhorst

    A stroke of luck for Mecklenburg: Between 2003 and 2007, the St. Laurentius Church in Kalkhorst in Klützer Winkel was restored and now attracts many visitors.

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  • das komplett restaurierte "Haus der Zukunft" // © Frank Burger

    Preacher Widow House Warin

    • Am Markt, 19417 Warin

    The preacher's widow's house from the 18th century is today "House of the Future".

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    Pier Wismar

    • Ernst-Scheel-Straße, 23968 Wismar

    The pier of Wismar is located in the district of seaside resort Wendorf.

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    Hotel Polar Star

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Ostseebad Kühlungsborn

    In the Baltic resort of Kühlingsborn, just 50 metres away from the white, sandy beach and the enormous city forest, lies the listed Hotel Polar-Stern.

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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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  • Fishery Prignitz: View from the jetty // © Schweriner Seenland e.V., Brigitte Bullerjahn

    Fishery Prignitz

    • Fischerweg, 23996 Hohen Viecheln

    Fishery Prignitz

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  • 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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    Three-sided farm Schmadebeck

    • Satower Straße, 18236 Schmadebeck

    Typical farm with 3 vacation apartments. Idyllic rural location and only 14 km from the Baltic Sea beach.

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    Pottery & Sculpture Park Jung

    • Ausbau, 18211 Glashagen

    Joachim Jung - pottery with permanent exhibition and guided tours of the workshop

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  • Handwerkerball in Saal 1 // © S. Bergander

    Rostock City Hall

    • Südring, 18059 Rostock

    The adventure arena in the north - built and completely modernized as a multifunctional event venue, the StadtHalle Rostock has been hosting conferences and congresses, shows and concerts, sporting events and television productions, balls and banquets for over three decades.

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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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    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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  • Schräg von der Turmseite aus fotografiert. // © Frank Burger

    Freeway church Kavelstorf

    • An der Kirche, 18196 Kavelstorf

    The Kavelsdorf freeway church is the only freeway church in northern Germany.

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    IntercityHotel Rostock

    • Herweghstr., 18055 Rostock

    The IntercityHotel Rostock welcomes its guests in a central location, just a few steps away from the main train station. Modern rooms, friendly service and the included FreeCityTicket for local public transport make the hotel the ideal starting point for city explorations and business trips.

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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.