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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  • The well recognizable castle rampart was cut here by forestry. // © Lutz Werner

    Lieper Castle - Slavic Castle

    • 18195 Thelkow

    Lieper Burg is a castle rampart in the municipality of Thelkow in the district of Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is an early Slavic hilltop castle from the 8th century.

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  • Ferienwohnung in Rostock mit Küche // © C.Struck

    Vacation apartment Struck

    • Tessiner Straße, 18055 Rostock

    Close to the city, high-quality and tastefully furnished vacation apartment in Rostock. Due to the very large rooms (70 sqm living space), the separate bedroom and the fully equipped kitchen, nothing stands in the way of a vacation with the whole family.

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  • Gallery Red Pavilion

    • Open today
    • Auf dem Kamp, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The art association Roter Pavillon Bad Doberan e. V. promotes art and artists through exhibitions in its gallery of the same name.

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  • Außenansicht des Ausstellungswaagons im Malmstroem-Museum // © Malmström-Museum

    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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  • Church diagonally from behind // © Frank Burger

    Kröpelin church

    • Am Kirchenplatz, 18236 Kröpelin

    Kröpelin church is a stately brick building in the center of the town.

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  • View of the tower of the church // © Frank Burger

    Church of St. Jacob and St. Dionysius Gadebusch

    • Platz der Freiheit, 19205 Gadebusch

    Church of St. Jacob and St. Dionysius Gadebusch is one of the most important buildings in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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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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  • Luftaufnahme - Gut Brook // © schloss gross schwansee

    Brook manor

    • Dorfstraße, 23948 Brook

    Exclusive apartments in a romantic location, just 800 steps from the Baltic Sea beach. Here you can relax and come to rest. The rustic landscape of Mecklenburg invites you to stay. However, Gut Brook is also a wonderful base for excursions and sports activities.

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  • Wohnzimmeransicht der "Blauen FeWo" // © Palm's kinderfreundliches Ferienhaus

    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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    Niekrenz manor house

    • Niekrenzer Dorfstraße, 18190 Niekrenz

    The Niekrenz manor house was once owned by Karl von Levetzow.

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  • Kessin vicarage // © Martin Goffing

    St. Godehard Kessin vicarage

    • Neubrandenburger Straße, 18196 Kessin

    The vicarage is the center of the parish of St. Godehard, where a variety of activities take place throughout the year.

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  • Ferienhof Poggendiek // © Ferienhof Poggendiek/Roßmann

    Vacation farm Poggendiek

    • Lindenweg, 18236 Boldenshagen

    Only 10 minutes away from the Baltic Sea lies our rural oasis away from the urban hustle and bustle. Experience great animals and fun and games for young and old.

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  • St. George Church

    • Open today
    • St.-Georgen-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

    St. George's Church is one of the three large main churches in Wismar and an outstanding architectural monument of North German brick Gothic. It was once the place of worship for craftsmen and tradesmen. The origins of St. George's lie in the 13th century. Its construction thus falls into the turbulent time of the late Middle Ages and the Reformation.

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  • Ev. Kirche auf der Paulshöhe in Boltenhagen // © Kirchengemeinde Klütz-Boltenhagen

    Church on the Paulshöhe in Boltenhagen

    • Klützer Straße, 23946 Boltenhagen

    Evangelical church

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  • Ev. family holiday village Boltenhagen

    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Boltenhagen

    The Protestant Holiday Village Boltenhagen is located on an approx. 4 hectare wooded site with direct access to the sandy beach. Large and small families, young and young at heart, school classes, seminar groups or groups with people with disabilities - here you will find the right offer!

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    Small pottery Friedrichshagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18279 Friedrichshagen

    Workshop and gallery show, show turning and try your hand at the potter's wheel, raku firing.

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  • The town church of Grevesmühlen was rebuilt again and again over many centuries. // © Frank Burger

    St. Nikolai Church Grevesmühlen

    • Kirchplatz, 23936 Grevesmühlen

    The town church of St. Nikolai in Grevesmühlen is originally a brick church of the transitional style from Romanesque to Gothic, which has been heavily remodeled over the centuries.

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  • Blick aus dem Schwimmbad // © Hotel Hübner GmbH

    Beach Hotel Hübner

    • Seestraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Warnemünde's small, fine address - the Strand-Hotel Hübner - is located directly on the beach promenade, hidden behind the dunes, overlooking the lighthouse, the harbor entrance and the beach with the best view.

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    Boltenhagen coastal protection forest

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Boltenhagen

    Close to the city center is the recreational forest, a centuries-old "green pharmacy" that combines tranquility and activity.

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    Scanhotels city harbor

    • Am Strande, 18055 Rostock

    The ScanHotels Stadthafen is more than just a hotel - it is a place for conscious time-outs. Right on the waterfront, between the old town and the Warnow river, we combine modern design with soothing tranquillity and high-quality comfort.

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  • Exterior view // © Miekisch

    Zarnewanz Manor House

    • Dorfstr,, 18195 Zarnewanz

    The estate was owned by the von Bassewitz family around 1920, who sold it around 1928. After 1990, the manor house was owned by the municipality for many years and was used as a youth center and for residential purposes. Today, the Miekisch family lives here. They also offer vacation apartments here.

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  • Hotel Stolteraa

    • Strandweg, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Your hotel "STOLTERAA" directly by the sea

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  • Climbing forest Hohe Düne // © Kletterwald Hohe Düne

    Climbing forest Hohe Düne

    • Warnemünder Straße, 18146 Rostock

    Swing from tree to tree like Tarzan? Climb over wobbly bridges like Indiana Jones and cross obstacles on ropes? Then let's go to Markgrafenheide to the Hohe Düne Climbing Forest!

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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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  • Welcome // © Orzechowski

    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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  • Gewächshaus im Botanischen Garten // © Joachim Kloock

    Rostock Botanical Garden

    • Hamburger Straße/Holbeinplatz, 18055 Rostock

    The Botanical Garden is a scientific institution of the University of Rostock for research, teaching, education about the importance of biological diversity, and conservation of rare plant species. It is also available to the public as a source of information and a green oasis. Around 7,000 plant species are biologically cultivated in scientific departments, biotope facilities, greenhouses and a university garden on the 7.8 hectare landmark.

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    Hotel Kaisers Ostseeperle

    • Börgerender Straße, 18211 Börgerende-Rethwisch

    Hotel Kaisers Ostseeperle offers active and creative recreation at the Baltic Sea.

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  • Gadebusch town information and museum complex

    • Amtsstraße, 19205 Gadebusch

    There are still numerous streets with their old houses that give an idea of life in the small town of Gadebusch in earlier times.

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    Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli

    • Fritz-Reuter-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli offers something for any train enthusiast. Built with 900mm gauge width, the Molli is among the world's oldest narrow-gauge railways, and like no other mode of transport forges a link between traditional resort culture and modern holiday facilities.

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  • Das Hotel Christinenhof - der perfekte Ausgangspunkt für Ihre Stadt-, Shopping- und Sightseeingtouren // © Hotel Christinenhof / Leuchtemann

    Hotel Christinenhof

    • Güstow, 19205 Gadebusch

    Family-run 3-star hotel on the outskirts of Gadebusch!

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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.