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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  • 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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    Vacation homes Stolteraa

    • Waldweg, 18119 Diedrichshagen

    An ideal place for a relaxing Baltic Sea vacation are our two adjacent vacation homes in the bungalow settlement "Stolteraa" in Dietrichshagen-Warnemünde. They offer comfortable coziness in a quiet location only 200 m from the beach. The houses are modern, well maintained and heatable.

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  • Wasserturm von der Lindengarten-Seite // © Frank Burger

    Old water tower Wismar

    • Bahnhofstraße, 23966 Wismar

    Historic water tower Wismar at the Lindengarten

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  • Farbenfrohe Rhododendren im Ostseeheilbad Graal-Müritz – ein Paradies für Naturliebhaber und Spaziergänger. // © MV-T/Gohlke

    Rhododendron Park

    • Open today
    • Zarnesweg, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Directly behind the dunes of the Baltic Sea beach is the 4.5 ha rhododendron park. The park was created in the years 1955-1961 by the Rostock garden architect Friedrich-Karl Evert on a former sand pit. It is unique in Mecklenburg and one of the largest in Germany.

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    Vacation home Chestnut

    • Kastanienallee, 18236 Klein Siemen

    In beautiful Mecklenburg countryside, not far from the Baltic Sea coast, you will find peace and relaxation in our vacation home Kastanie. With great attention to detail and tastefully furnished, our vacation home radiates warmth and security.

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    Excursion trail "Ribnitzer Großes Moor

    • 18311 Neuheide

    The excursion trail winds through one of the most interesting coastal raised bogs in Germany.

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  • Climbing wall Rostock

    • Neptunallee, 18057 Rostock

    Since spring 2012, the first and only outdoor climbing wall in Rostock has been located at the Hochbunker on the site of the former Neptun shipyard. In addition to the outdoor climbing wall, an outdoor bouldering facility was also built. The climbing wall has many routes with different degrees of difficulty and has a height of 12 meters.

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  • a-ja Warnemünde. The resort.

    • Zur Promenade, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Finally there is the SPA vacation for all. Vacation with a-ja is new and above all affordable, comfortable, but without superfluous luxury. With a-ja you decide what belongs to your vacation and you only pay for what you really enjoy and use.

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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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    feels Beach Club Hotel & Watersports Center Kühlungsborn-West

    • Anglersteig, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    In a quiet but central location and directly on the beach in Kühlungsborn-West is since May 2018 the feels Beach Club Hotel & Watersport Center with eleven double and family rooms, as well as a dreamlike vacation apartment with three bedrooms. Caribbean colors and flair convey vacation feelings and the best mood.

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    Malmström Museum

    • Zu den Wiesen, 18273 Güstrow

    The Güstrow Malmström Museum offers an interesting insight into the almost three hundred years of artistic and circus history of the Kolter-Malmströms, who have been based in Güstrow since 1917.

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  • 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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  • Das Hauptgebäude frontal fotografiert. // © Frank Burger

    Manor house Dummerstorf

    • Hof, 18196 Dummerstorf

    The Dummerstorf manor house is one of the oldest manor houses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is a listed building.

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    WYNDHAM GARDEN Wismar Hotel

    • Bellevue, 23968 Gägelow

    The hotel is located just outside the Hanseatic City of Wismar, in the small village of Gägelow.

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  • Gable houses Wismar

    • Dankwartstraße, 23966 Wismar

    Countless gabled houses are typical for the old town and characterize Wismar as an area monument. The gabled houses in Wismar represent the wealth of the citizens in the Hanseatic era. 194 gabled houses are under monument protection.

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  • Ostseetraum vacation apartments

    • An der Waterkant, 18211 Börgerende-Rethwisch

    We go on vacation: sophisticated, close to the beach and family-friendly. As pets are part of the family, they are welcome in many of the accommodations. In the seaside resorts of Börgerende, Kühlungsborn and Nienhagen, we will be happy to advise you on your next vacation plans. There are approx. 270 accommodations for up to 8 people to choose from.

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    Max Samuel House

    • Schillerplatz, 18055 Rostock

    Foundation Meeting Place for Jewish History and Culture in Rostock

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    Vacation apartment Schomecker

    • Kliffstraße, 18211 Nienhagen

    The vacation apartment is located in the Baltic resort Nienhagen, about halfway between the seaside resort Heiligendamm and Warnemünde.

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    Hotel "Am Alten Strom"

    • Am Strom, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Fresh breeze, boat watching and lots of sea! Our hotel "Am Alten Strom" is located in the heart of Warnemünde, just a few minutes' walk from the white sandy beach, in the immediate vicinity of the railway station and numerous leisure facilities.

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    Boltenhagen Apartment & Real Estate Service GmbH

    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Ostseebad Boltenhagen

    We arrange vacation apartments and vacation houses, hotel rooms and guesthouses in the Baltic resort of Boltenhagen, in the Hanseatic City of Wismar and in the Ostseeland - between Lübeck and Wismar.

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  • Lovingly maintained, the Harry Fork Baltic Sea holiday homes offer an ideal base for great excursions // © Ostseeferienhäuser Harry Fork

    Baltic Sea vacation homes Harry Fork

    • Dorfstraße, 18230 Kägsdorf

    Located between the Baltic resorts of Kühlungsborn and Rerik, we offer you all the comfort you expect and relaxation for every taste. The lake, beach and forests are a beautiful, natural sports and leisure arena just waiting for you.

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  • the chapel Zepelin with lime tree and cemetery // © Frank Burger

    Zepelin chapel

    • Hauptstraße, 18246 Zepelin

    The chapel Zepelin is located in the small cemetery of the village.

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    Apartment "de Brodhiering

    • Friedrich-Franz-Straße, 18119 Warnemünde

    Comfortably furnished vacation apartment (55 m²) in a quiet and central location with separate entrance. Only three hundred meters to the Baltic Sea beach and the "Alter Strom" , the most famous promenade in Warnemünde.

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    City and bath museum in the Möckelhaus

    • Closed today
    • Beethovenstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The Möckelhaus Bad Doberan shows the town and spa history of Bad Doberan and Heiligendamm.

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    Historic farm garden Kastanienhof

    • Open today
    • Kastanienhof, 19217 Bülow

    Botanical show garden in the style of a traditional farm garden. In an idyllic secluded location, about four kilometers from the monastery town of Rehna, the Kastanienhof is situated in a wonderful secluded location in the hilly terminal moraine landscape between the Baltic Sea and the Schaalsee.

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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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  • City Hall Wismar

    • Am Markt, 23966 Wismar

    The town hall of the Hanseatic City of Wismar is located on the north side of the market square. It was built in 1819. The town hall is a classicist plaster building, which was built on the remains of a building erected in 1319.

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  • Außenansicht Villa Minerva // © Villa Minerva

    Villa Minerva

    • Fischersteig, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    At the historic Lindenpark, vacation guests in Kühlungsborn have been able to find high-quality, exclusive 5-star vacation apartments in the completely renovated Villa Minerva for the highest standards of comfort, aesthetics and elegance since July 2015.

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    Wismar Zoo

    • Am Tierpark, 23966 Wismar

    Southwest of the old town of Wismar, the zoo of the Hanseatic City extends over 13 hectares - an ideal family excursion destination

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  • Edvard Munch House Warnemünde

    • Am Strom, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The Edvard Munch House is an old Warnemünde fisherman's house named after the Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch, who lived in this house at Am Strom 53 in 1907/08 and spent an intense creative period.

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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.