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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    Church Neukloster

    • Eichholzstraße, 23992 Neukloster

    The monastery church "St. Maria im Sonnenkamp" once belonged to the Sonnenkamp monastery.

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    Lodge Seaside Boutique Hotel

    • Am Kinderstrand, 18209 Heiligendamm

    Once you arrive at the Lodge Hotel the surroundings, the natural beauty of the forests, beach & sea and the comfort of the accommodation will help you relax and relieve from the stress and strain of everyday life.

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    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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    Apartments Villa Seelust

    • Hermann-Häcker-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Beachfront vacation apartments to feel good are waiting for you in the beautiful Baltic resort Kühlungsborn.

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  • Church Elmenhorst

    • Dorfstraße, 23948 Elmenhorst

    Church Elmenhorst

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    The house community Pappelweg 3

    • Pappelweg, 19217 Carlow

    Exhibition with the house community and guest exhibitors, photos, paintings, guitar music, book flea market.

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    Villa Aranka

    • Strandweg, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Bright, cozy vacation apartment in listed beach villa from the time of resort architecture. Exclusive location directly on the Baltic Sea, 70m to the beach, behind the house begins the park with walking paths and the Baltic Sea bike hiking trail.

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  • Active Park Boltenhagen

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Boltenhagen

    The exercise trail is not only beautifully situated on the forest promenade, but also boasts 14 ergometrically optimized and varied training options.

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    Heimatstube Altenteilerkate

    • Lübecker Straße, 23942 Dassow

    The Heimatstube Altenteilerkate is run by the Heimatverein Dassow e.V..

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    Local history room Stäbelow

    • Schulweg, 18198 Stäbelow

    The Heimststube Stäbelow is integrated in the community center of the village.

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  • District Agricultural Museum Dorf Mecklenburg

    • Rambower Weg, 23972 Dorf Mecklenburg

    The County Agricultural Museum in Dorf Mecklenburg offers many opportunities to engage directly with the West Mecklenburg region. The permanent exhibition, which was completely redesigned in 2011, takes up the recent history of rural development.

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    Old customs house Herrnburg

    • Hauptstraße, 23923 Herrnburg

    The Old Customs House in Herrnburg is the oldest residential building still standing in the Mecklenburg border town to the Hanseatic City of Lübeck.

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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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    Vacation apartment Küchenmeister

    • Meschendorfer Weg, 18230 Rerik

    Child-friendly vacation apartment on the Baltic Sea in Baltic resort Rerik.

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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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  • Fishing boat Gollwitz

    • 23999 Gollwitz

    In Gollwitz is an old fishing boat and is very vivid on the land in front of the village pond.

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    Hotel Pension Gutshaus Neu Wendorf

    • Am Gutshaus, 18190 Sanitz OT Neu Wendorf

    Modern tradition meets hospitality. The manor house, built around 1805 on the edge of the Rostock Heath, was lovingly converted by the Eben family into a hotel-guesthouse in 1992, and has been renovated and expanded ever since.

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    Pension and Restaurant Speicherköck

    • Kirchenstrasse, 18258 Schwaan

    Directly in the heart of Schwaan and rather inconspicuous is the Speicherköck. A cozy and quaint restaurant of a special kind. With great attention to detail, care was taken to preserve the charm of the 200-year-old building.

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    Villa Hübner

    • Seestraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Apartments on the promenade of Warnemünde with balcony and sea view, 30 m to the bathing beach near the lighthouse.

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    Old water tower Wismar

    • Bahnhofstraße, 23966 Wismar

    Historic water tower Wismar at the Lindengarten

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  • Village church Biendorf

    • Hauptstraße, 18230 Biendorf

    Biendorf Church is an Evangelical Lutheran church building of the Rerik parish.

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  • Neuhoff Castle

    • Lütte Werder, 19417 Neuhof

    Schloss Neuhoff - this classic manor house stood empty for almost 20 years, but since the end of 2014 it has been inhabited and restored again. Already, the new owners and the newly founded cultural and equestrian association are dedicated to the topics of art & culture as well as equestrian sports.

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    Church Mühlen Eichsen

    • Gadebuscher Straße, 19205 Mühlen Eichsen

    The village church of Mühlen Eichsen is an Evangelical Lutheran church building in Mühlen Eichsen.

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    Klefer farm

    • Ausbau, 23974 Krusenhagen

    Welcome to our family farm. Our farm is situated in a quiet location between the Hanseatic City of Wismar and the island of Poel. Children and parents can enjoy carefree vacations while getting to know life on the farm with ponies and horses, cats and our playful dog Chiwa.

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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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    Smoke house Möllin

    • Open today
    • Möllin, 19205 Möllin

    The historic adventure farm houses a café, restaurant and farm store. The spacious farmstead with several buildings and a farm garden can also be rented for celebrations.

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    Manor house Thelkow

    • Am Dorfplatz, 18195 Thelkow

    The manor house Thelkow functions today as a school hostel.

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    Cultural History Museum in the Holy Cross Monastery

    • 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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    Büttelkow Manor

    • Hof, 18230 Büttelkow

    The manor house Büttelkow is a house with soul and flair - and not too far from the sea. Lots of nature, organic and fantastically located, a listed gem with a special ambience, partly preserved in its original state.

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    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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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.