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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  • Exterior view, © Landhotel Ostseetraum

    Country hotel Ostseetraum

    • Stolteraer Weg, 18119 Warnemünde-Diedrichshagen

    Living under thatched roof, 650m to the beach & 3km to Warnemünde, rural, maritime & 1 room with whirlpool, 1-3 room apartment with mini kitchen, partly with terrace, sun terrace, free parking, packages - Sincerely family Apitz

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  • Pension Am Haffeld

    • Poeler Straße, 23970 Wismar

    B&B, bike-friendly accommodation, outdoor seating and barbecue area, lockable bike garage, drying room, repair facilities, camping possible, self-catering kitchen, restaurant 200 m away.

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    Vacation home management Rerik

    • Strandstraße, 18230 Rerik

    Your vacations in Baltic resort Rerik are already waiting

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    Rose Park Groß Siemen

    • An der Sieme, 18236 Groß Siemen

    The scent of roses - over 3,000 roses bloom in the Groß Siemen Rose Park in Mecklenburg Switzerland. It adjoins the manor house, which was first mentioned as early as the middle of the 14th century.

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    Rostock Zoo

    • Open today
    • Barnstorfer Ring, 18059 Rostock

    Rostock Zoo is home to 6,500 animals of 500 different species from all over the world. The near-natural grounds are embedded in an extensive park landscape, which is characterized by botanical features in addition to the diversity of animal species. Rostock Zoo is open daily from 9 am.

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  • A-ROSA Ostseehotel Kühlungsborn

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18225 Ostseebad Kühlungsborn

    A-ROSA Ostseehotel Kühlungsborn - your vacation hotel in the first row with the restaurant Kiek in, the bar Rondo and the year-round heated indoor and outdoor pool in the SPA-ROSA on 950 square meters.

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    Church Schlagsdorf

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Hauptstr., 19217 Schlagsdorf

    The late Romanesque hall church from the 12th century impresses with its architectural features and rich historical furnishings. The baroque altar from 1641, a rare antler chandelier, the bronze baptismal font and the pulpit from 1703 make it a worthwhile destination for those interested in culture.

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    Hotel An der Hasenheide

    • An der Hasenheide, 18182 Rostock-Bentwisch

    Built on the quiet outskirts of Rostock (East), our house with its unique design offers a central point of contact on the Baltic coast. Whether as a stopover on the way to Scandinavia, as a base for discovery tours through our beautiful country or simply as a domicile to feel good - we are the ideal house!

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    Hotel Warnemünder Hof

    • Stolteraer Weg, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The hotel is located in the greenery only 950m from the beach, has among other things a restaurant, garden terrace, spa area with pool, saunas and doctor's office.

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  • Vacation apartment at the Iserberg

    • Dorfstrasse, 23936 Hamberge/Grevesmühlen

    With us you can really relax! The city nearby and the nature in front of the door- to the Baltic Sea a stone's throw!

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    Rest area Fährdorf

    • Fährdorf-Dorf, 23999 Insel Poel Fährdorf

    The Ferry Village rest area is located near the bridge causeway that crosses the "Breitling" strait.

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    BEECH Resort Boltenhagen

    • Mecklenburgische Allee, 23946 Ostseebad Boltenhagen

    The BEECH Resort Boltenhagen welcomes you to the Weiße Wiek holiday resort with all-round family service that meets your every need.Our comfortably furnished apartments have plenty of space for dining, games, relaxation and rejuvenation.

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    Wesselstorf Manor Park

    • Wesselstorf, 18195 Selpin

    A design highlight that can still be experienced today or can be experienced again is the visual axis on the south side of the house across the pond to a hill, the so-called Schlossberg.

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    Monastery Gut Saunstorf

    • Am Gutspark, 23996 Saunstorf

    The modern, non-denominational monastery bows to the spiritual tradition and leads it further into the modern age. The monastery Gut Saunstorf - place of silence, near the Hanseatic City of Wismar, invites you to a time for yourself and to retreat from the noisy demanding world with its accelerated life.

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    Warnemünde spa garden

    • Kurhausstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The first green areas were laid out in 1860 and in 1922 they were transformed into the spa park. Today it is a well-kept park, alternating open meadow areas and closed wooded areas. Expanded according to historical models.

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    Three girls house

    • Strandpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen

    Historic beach villa in the Baltic resort Boltenhagen with lovingly furnished vacation apartments.

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    Monk moat in Baabe

    • An der B 196, 18586 Baabe

    The Mönchgraben is a medieval land fortification in Baabe on the island of Rügen, which demarcated the Mönchgut peninsula from Rügen.

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    Roggow Manor

    • Schlossstraße, 18230 Roggow

    Roggow Manor is ideal for your relaxing and inspiring time out by the sea. A family-run house surrounded by a spacious park with powerful old trees. Well-being vacation through additional bioenergetic relaxation, yoga, reiki and massages.

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    Water garden at the Sündenborn

    • Am Sündenborn, 17179 Walkendorf

    A garden with several ponds, including a swimming pond, thematically different, spacious garden areas, an extensive prairie shrub planting as well as woody border plantings is home to well over 1,200 plant species and varieties. 100 different grasses alone, from Chinese reed to small trembling grass, bring lightness to the near-natural garden with incomparable views of the surrounding agricultural landscape. The garden is open from the beginning of May to the end of October by appointment.

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    Collegiate church Bützow

    • Kirchenplatz, 18246 Bützow

    Visits outside visiting hours are possible at any time by arrangement. Visitors report to the parish office in Bützow, Kirchenstraße 04.

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    Water tower Bad Doberan

    • Tempelberg, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The former water tower of Bad Doberan on the Tempelberg.

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    House Wartburg

    • Alexandrastraße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Hotel in Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

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    Alpaca farm at the Iserberg

    • Dorfstraße, 23936 Hamberge

    In the idyllic Hamberge at the end of the village is the alpaca farm. Our fascinating animals enchant all guests and vacationers!

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  • Clay bells

    • Am Markt, 18209 Bad Doberan

    Green Happiness. Experience hands-on ceramics in my small, dreamy shop right on the market, accessible from the back. Take a look behind the scenes in the pottery workshop. Enjoy coffee or tea, with a delicious piece of homemade cake and browse comfortably through the store. We look forward to seeing you.

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    Church on the Paulshöhe in Boltenhagen

    • Klützer Straße, 23946 Boltenhagen

    Evangelical church

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    Vogel Hotel Apartments & Spa

    • Alexandrinenstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Experience your vacation in Warnemünde and enjoy your stay in our romantic, family-run hotel and apartment house. Our houses are located in the so-called doll's house of Warnemünde, not far from the Warnemünde promenade Alter Strom.

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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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    Garvensdorf manor house

    • Hofstraße, 18233 Garvensdorf

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

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    St. John's Church in Kühlungsborn

    • Schlossstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    St. John's Church in Kühlungsborn - the first bike path church in Mecklenburg

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    Godewind Hotel & Restaurant

    • Warnemünder Straße, 18146 Rostock-Markgrafenheide

    Family-run 4-star hotel in the quiet neighborhood of Warnemünde, only 400m from the fine sandy Baltic Sea beach and the natural landscape of the Rostock Heath. Comfortable rooms and apartments, restaurant with garden terrace, wellness area with swimming pool (10 x 4 m), sauna and steam bath offers the certified hotel.

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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.