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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  • Several memorial stones were erected in honor of the fallen. // © Gabriele Skorupski

    Battlefield near Wakenstädt - Gadebusch 1712

    • Wakenstädt, 19205 Gadebusch

    The consequences of the Thirty Years' War were halfway over when Mecklenburg was once again the scene of battles between foreign powers. Sweden and Denmark, engaged in the Nordic War (1700-1721), met at Gadebusch in 1712 and ensured that the small town still has historical significance today.

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    East Rock Museum Kröpelin

    • Open today
    • Hauptstraße, 18236 Kröpelin

    Cross-section of East German rock music and cultural history from 40 years of the GDR - guided tours on request

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  • Gesamtansicht Ferienresidenz Am Salzhaff // © Ferienresidenz Am Salzhaff

    Vacation residence Am Salzhaff

    • Dorfstraße, 18230 Blengow

    Family-friendly and nature-oriented vacation apartments for 2 - 6 people offer a direct view of the Salzhaff from your terrace or balcony. Comfortable apartments with dishwasher and washing machine as well as a spacious property, two playgrounds, football field, barbecue area and bread service ensure relaxing vacations.

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  • Blick in den ehemaligen Zellentrakt // © Jörn Lehmann

    Documentation and memorial site in the former remand prison of the state security Rostock

    • Grüner Weg, 18055 Rostock

    From place of detention to place of remembrance

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  • Malerin Beate Fritz // © Fotograf Florian Selig

    Warnemünde Art Studio

    • Kirchenplatz, 18119 Warnemünde

    Changing exhibitions of several regional artists of various art forms. Paintings, drawings, etchings, sculptures, collages, photographs, video art, glass art Admission is free! All works can be purchased.

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  • Hotel view // © Landhaus Immenbarg

    Country house Immenbarg

    • Groß Kleiner Weg, 18109 Rostock

    At Landhaus Immenbarg near Warnemünde on the Baltic Sea, the art of living and modern art are pleasantly combined. Enjoyable and unobtrusive.Nice for families with children, single travelers, small groups or even those adults who urgently need (and completely without children) a pampering weekend.

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  • Gaarzer Hof megalithic tomb

    • 18230 Rerik

    Guests interested in history will find an authentic structure of Stone Age society on the L22 road about one kilometer east of the Baltic resort of Rerik: the Großdolmen Gaarzer Hof.

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    Smoke house Möllin

    • Closed 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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  • Der Tessiner Rathaus mit Springbrunnen im Vordergrund. // © Frank Burger

    City Hall Ticino

    • Am Markt, 18195 Tessin

    The town hall is located at the market Ticino.

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  • The manor house Ilow // © Frank Burger

    Ilow Manor

    • Ilow, 23974 Neuburg

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

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  • Brookhusen Manor House

    • Parkweg, 18258 Benitz

    In the hinterland of the Baltic Sea - in the midst of rural tranquillity and natural idyll between Rostock and Schwaan - this historical gem offers a direct immersion into the life and living of the 19th century.

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    Castle wall - Poel Island

    • 23999 Kirchdorf

    The castle rampart of the former fortification of the island of Poel with castle in Kirchdorf is used today for events, markets and as an open-air stage. Information boards provide much worth knowing about the former fortress of the island.

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  • Großzügiger Küchen-, Ess-, und Wohnbereich // © Bild vom Eigentümer

    Vacation apartment "Family dream on 120 m²"

    • Stadtweider Winkel, 18059 Biestow

    The accommodation is a stylish, family-friendly and modern apartment of 120 m² with a terrace, garden and private parking space.

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  • Außenansicht des Stadtgeschichtlichen Museums Wismar SCHABBELL // © TZ Wismar, Christoph Meyer (paperheroes)

    Museum of the History of the Hanseatic City of Wismar in the Schabbell

    • Closed today
    • Schweinsbrücke, 23966 Wismar

    The "Schabbell", one of the earliest Renaissance buildings in the Baltic region, the neighboring building at Schweinsbrücke 6 and the associated courtyards were reopened in December 2017 after extensive and careful renovation and now serve as exhibition and event space for the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Wismar.

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    Art gallery Kühlungsborn

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Music, art and culture unite this former reading hall.

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  • Die Dorfkirche Lambrechtshagen von der Südfront fotografiert. // © Frank Burger

    Village church Lambrechtshagen

    • Bauernreihe, 18069 Lambrechtshagen

    The village church Lambrechtshagen is the church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish Lambrechtshagen in the district of Rostock.

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    Manor Old Farpen

    • Lindenweg, 23974 Alt Farpen

    ...so close to nature! Spend relaxing hours in the countryside, near the Baltic Sea. At our horse stud farm you can experience horses up close and be inspired by our seasonally changing rose and perennial garden.

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    Pension Harder - House Waldesblick

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Pension in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

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  • Schwaan church

    • Schulstraße, 18258 Schwaan

    The church is a single-nave all-brick church, begun in the early 13th century as a Romanesque building and completed in the mid-13th century in the Gothic style.

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    Baabe spa stage

    • Am Kurpark, 18586 Baabe

    Open-air stage Baabe with music pavilion.

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  • Ein Blick auf den Hof und die Rostocker Heide // © MV-T/Witzel

    Forst- und Köhlerhof Wiethagen

    • Wiethagen, 18182 Wiethagen

    Since 1837, the Wiethagen tar shelling plant has existed on the southern edge of the Rostock Heath with the only historical functioning tar shelling furnace.

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  • Hotel at the lake Warin

    • Wismarsche Straße, 19417 Warin

    Parkhotel zur Linde

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  • 2nd boulder with inscription // © Lutz Werner

    Lieper Twin - 2 boulders with inscription

    • 18195 Liepen

    The Lieper twins are two boulders protruding over 2.5 meter from the ground. In 1925 these boulders were put up for hikers seeking relaxation. Their inscriptions are supposed to warn people, to take care of the surrounding nature and landscape.

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  • Blick auf den Alten Strom // © René Legrand

    Alter Strom Warnemünde

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Am Strom, 18119 Warnemünde

    The 'Alte Strom' was the only shipping route to the Rostock harbour until 1903. Today only yachts, passenger ships and fishing boats anchor here.

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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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  • Blick auf dem Löschteich zum Nachbau der "Poeler Kogge" // © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Pole cog - replica

    • 23999 Gollwitz

    In Vorwerk on the island of Poel, a replica of the "Poeler Kogge" floats on the extinguishing pond - a truly worthwhile sight. The centuries-old original of the Hanseatic cog can be admired in Wismar.

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  • Haus im Birkenweg 19 18184 Roggentin Zum Einkaufcentrum Clobus 500m zum Centrum Rostock ca 4,5 km mit beiden Ferienwohnungen Parkplatz vorm Haus // © Wohnhaus

    Vacation apartment Grätz

    • Birkenweg, 18184 Roggentin

    On the outskirts of Rostock in Roggentin you will find our modern furnished apartments in a 2-family house in a quiet cul-de-sac.Here you also have free parking.

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    Butterfly Park Klütz

    • Open today
    • An der Festwiese, 23948 Klütz

    A colorful spectacle unfolds in the Butterfly Park's spacious free-flight hall from April 1 to October 31: Hundreds of tropical butterflies float through a lushly planted tropical landscape. The animals come from various regions of South America, Asia and occasionally also Africa.

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  • Showroom & Custom Shop from HEART guitars & more // © Florian Hellweg

    HEART guitars & more - Plucked string instrument maker Florian Hellweg

    • Lange Straße, 18195 Tessin

    HEART guitars & more is a custom store for plucked instruments based in Tessin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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  • Village church Groß Tessin

    • Dorfstraße, 23992 Groß Tessin

    The village church was built in three stages:1298 the choir, 1328 the nave and 1345 the tower.

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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.