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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  • Exterior view Büttelkow Manor // © DOMUSImages

    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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  • Urlaub an der Ostsee in Rerik - ideal für die ganze Familie! // © Residenz Meeresblick/van Ryck

    Residence MeeresBlick24.de

    • Haffwinkel, 18230 Rerik

    Whether you want to relax or make your vacation active, Residenz Meeresblick24.de offers comfortable vacation apartments in Rerik.

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  • Ilow Manor

    • Ilow, 23974 Neuburg

    Ilow Manor, near Wismar and the Baltic Sea, offers vacation guests relaxation + celebrations, meetings + workshops.

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  • © TMV, Danny Gohlke

    Rerik Pier and Haffplatz

    • 18230 Rerik

    The most prominent building of the Baltic seaside resort Rerik is the 170-metre-long pier.

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  • Rose garden with benches in foreground // © Frank Burger

    Rose garden Rostock

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Wallstraße, 18055 Rostock

    The Rostock Rose Garden is located between the Steintor and Schwaansche Straße and runs parallel to Wallstraße.

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  • Doberan Cathedral - Pearl of Brick Gothic // © VMO/Alexander Rudolph

    Minster Bad Doberan

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Klosterstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The High Gothic Cistercian monastery church from the 13th century is seeking to be accepted as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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  • © TMV/Gohlke

    Art gallery Kühlungsborn

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Music, art and culture unite this former reading hall.

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  • the listed half-timbered house in Reddelich // © Frank Burger

    Half-timbered house in Reddelich

    • Häuslerei, 18209 Reddelich

    The half-timbered house in Reddelich was built in the 19th century.

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  • View to the bridge from Ferry Village // © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Poel dam and bridge

    • Fährdorf-Dorf, 23999 Insel Poel Fährdorf

    The Baltic resort of Insel Poel can be reached via a bridge causeway that crosses the strait called "Breitling".

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  • Gedenktafel mit Gedenkstein // © Frank Burger

    Atonement stone Zepelin

    • 18246 Bützow

    The atonement stone of Zepelin stands in memory of a murder at this place in the forest of Darnow.

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  • © Moritz Kertzscher

    Boltenhagen Pier

    • Mittelpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen

    The pier in the Baltic sea resort Boltenhagen.

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    Vacation apartment Utspann

    • Heinrich-Heine-Straße, 18119 Warnemünde

    The apartment, located directly behind the beach promenade, is on the ground floor of the 2008 built residential complex "Residenz im Kurpark".The apartment is 68 sqm, divided into living, dining area, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom with toilet / shower, hallway and storage room, newly and comfortably furnished and has a large outdoor terrace with table and chairs.

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  • Vacation apartment Baltic Sea beach view

    • Seestraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Centrally located apartment with panoramic view of promenade and beach

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    Hotel Heiderose

    • Kurstraße 15, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Hotel in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

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    Mill house Ticino

    • Alter Markt, 18195 Tessin

    The mill house in Tessin today houses the town information center.

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  • Außenansicht IFA Graal-Müritz // © IFA Graal-Müritz Hotel, SPA & Tagungen

    IFA Graal-Müritz Hotel, Spa & Tagungen

    • Waldstraße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    The 4-star superior hotel, directly on the beach, boasts modern furnished rooms.Delight in the exclusive location of the hotel, right on the sea front and nestling in the coastal protection forest. The modern furnishings of the rooms in the 4-star superior hotel boast comfort and cosiness.

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  • Blick über die Salzwiesen in Gollwitz // © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Salt marshes island Poel

    • 23999 Gollwitz

    The locals preserve the nature of their island and especially the salt marshes with their unique flora and fauna.

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  • Exterior view of the apartment house Insel Poel // © AVIP Appartement Vermietung Insel Poel

    AVIP Apartment Rental Island Poel

    • Wismarsche Straße, 23999 Insel Poel

    The Residenz am Yachthafen Poel in Kirchdorf is one of the most popular addresses in the heart of the island. In this beautifully located vacation home on the island of Poel we arrange and rent vacation apartments on behalf of various owners.

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  • Stopping point in Reppenhagen // © Stiftung Deutsche Kleinbahnen, B. Lotzow

    Narrow-gauge railroad "Lütt Kaffeebrenner

    • Bahnhofstraße, 23948 Klütz

    The "Lütt Kaffeebrenner" is a narrow-gauge railroad with a 600mm gauge. Only 10 minutes away from the Baltic resort Boltenhagen, the narrow-gauge railroad runs the route Klütz-Reppenhagen and back from April to October.

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  • Vacation apartment Am Sanddorn

    • Am Sanddorn, 18211 Ostseebad Nienhagen

    Vacation apartment Am Sanddorn

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  • Das Ostseegästehaus zwischen Wismar und Rerik // © Ostsee Gästehaus/Christian Möller

    Baltic Sea Guest House

    • Hauptstraße, 23974 Blowatz

    Cozy group house on the Baltic coast between Wismar and Rerik. Very suitable for group trips, families and vacations for the disabled. Self-catering or catering on request. All rooms with shower/WC, large playground and sunbathing lawn, wheelchair accessible.

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  • Farbenfrohe Rhododendren im Ostseeheilbad Graal-Müritz – ein Paradies für Naturliebhaber und Spaziergänger. // © TMV/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 happiness in the large, fenced garden with 2 terraces - enjoy your vacation! // © Claudia Loer-Müller

    Vacation home "Strandgut"

    • Am Felde, 23968 Hohenkirchen Beckerwitz-Ausbau

    Vacation home in the idyllic village of Beckerwitz-Ausbau. The vacation destination for nature lovers, families, couples, even with a dog. Here you can really relax!

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  • Nur der 80 m hohe Kirchturm ist als weithin sichtbares Wahr- und Seezeichen erhalten geblieben // © TZ Wismar, Alexander Rudolph

    St. Mary's Church, Wismar

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

    The 80-metre-high tower of St. Mary's Church is a widely visible landmark of the Hanseatic city of Wismar. In World War II the church was severely damaged. The church was mostly demolished in 1960, so that only the tower remained. Until then, it was considered one of the most beautiful brick churches in Northern Germany.

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    Apartment house Atlantic

    • 18225 Kühlungsborn

    An object of the Kühlungsborn accommodation agency.

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  • Gallery Behind the City Hall

    • Closed today
    • Hinter dem Rathaus, 23966 Wismar

    Contemporary painting and photography, at the intersection of abstraction and realism

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  • Exterior view Pension Muttis Gute Stube // © Mutti's Gute Stube

    Mutti's good room

    • Schloßstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The family-run pension is located in a quiet green location, situated in Schlossstraße in Kühlungsborn/Mitte. Baltic Sea and pier only 20 minutes walk away.

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  • © Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH

    Local history museum Kühlungsborn

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Heimatstube is located right next to the Haus des Gastes and guides you through the history of the Baltic resort.

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  • Einblick in die Parcours // © Tom Haagen

    Climbing & Adventure Forest Schwaan

    • Open today
    • Feldstraße, 18258 Schwaan

    CLIMBING, FUN & EDUCATION - all in one place! The longest ropeway in the north with 116.5 meters awaits you! In addition, seven courses with over 60 climbing tasks and an event tower with "Skyjump" from a height of over 9 meters.

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  • © Hauke Dressler

    Farmhouse cottage Klein Thurow

    • Dorfstraße, 19205 Klein Thurow

    A guest in the idyll. Vacation close to nature in the biosphere Schaalsee

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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.