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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    City library in the armory

    • Ulmenstr., 23966 Wismar

    The armory is considered one of the most important baroque testimonies of Swedish military architecture in Germany. In 1700, the old one was replaced by a new one after a violent explosion of the powder magazine in 1699, caused by a heavy thunderstorm, had destroyed the old armory.

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  • the lower part of the gable end // © Frank Burger

    Rühn, monastery church

    • Klosterhof, 18246 Rühn

    The monastery church is a single-nave hall church.

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  • Exterior view of Schlagsdorf church // © Kirche Schlagsdorf / Blumenschein

    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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  • Blick auf das Salzhaff, die Halbinsel Wustrow und die Ostsee vom Schmiedeberg aus // © Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Rerik

    Schmiedeberg

    • 18230 Rerik

    Schmiedeberg is a popular viewpoint on the beach of Rerik.

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  • Milk filling station, Stäbelow

    • Wilsener Weg, 18198 Stäbelow

    365 days a year fresh country milk directly from the producer.

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  • Das Gutshaus seitlich fotografiert. // © Frank Burger

    Beselin manor house

    • Am Gutshaus, 18196 Dummerstorf

    Beselin manor house was built around 1890/1900.

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  • Die Kirche Roggendorf gehört zur ev. Gemeinde Gadebusch. // © Frank Burger

    Church Roggendorf

    • Kneeser Straße, 19205 Roggendorf

    The village church of Roggendorf is a medieval fieldstone church in the Mecklenburg municipality of Roggendorf, built in the 13th century.

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  • Manor house Thelkow

    • Am Dorfplatz, 18195 Thelkow

    The manor house Thelkow functions today as a school hostel.

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  • Manor house Klein Kussewitz

    • Am Gutshaus, 18184 Klein Kussewitz

    The lovingly restored Klein Kussewitz manor house offers the perfect setting for relaxing days in a special ambience and is a place to take a deep breath and linger at any time of year.

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    Fortress Kirchdorf

    • 23999 Ostseebad Insel Poel

    Southwest of Kirchdorf on the island of Poel are the remains of a fortress. It was a two-part complex built from 1614 to 1619, consisting of a rampart around a church and the immediately adjacent star-shaped fortress.

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  • Vacation apartment Gesien

    • Gartenstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The residential house with the vacation apartment is a non-smoking apartment and is located in a quiet residential street. The house was built in 2000. The apartment has a separate entrance and the car can be parked in front of the apartment free of charge.

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  • Sonnenkamp Monastery

    • Kirchstraße, 23992 Neukloster

    Preserved buildings of the Sonnenkamp monastery are the monastery church with the oldest stained glass windows in northern Germany, the provost's building and the bell tower.

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  • Heuboden auf dem Gästehof Apolony // © Gästehof Apolony/Apolony

    Apolony Guest Farm

    • Dorfstraße, 19217 Utecht

    Your vacation farm at the Ratzeburger lake! Vacation apartments and double rooms in the old farmhouse, also suitable for groups with large threshing floor and hayloft as common lounges, self-catering, large lawn for sunbathing, bathing area at Lake Ratzeburg only three minutes walk away.

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  • Außenansicht Herrenhaus Brookhusen // © Herrenhaus Brookhusen / T. Paulus

    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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    Schwaan Art Museum

    • Open today
    • Mühlenstraße, 18258 Schwaan

    The art museum in the Kunstmühle dedicates its exhibition and collection activities to the painters of the Schwaan artists' colony. In addition to its own collection, changing exhibitions are shown. These tie in with the works of the Schwaan painters and place them in a new context.

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    Pier Wismar

    • Ernst-Scheel-Straße, 23968 Wismar

    The pier of Wismar is located in the district of seaside resort Wendorf.

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  • Exterior view Strandhotel Deichgraf // © Strandhotel Deichgraf

    Beach Hotel Deichgraf

    • Strandstraße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Pure relaxation, with 4 stars, directly on the Baltic Sea. A hotel to fall in love with. In the Baltic resort Graal-Müritz.

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  • Green Wiek Honeycomb House Hostel

    • Zur Wiek, 23968 Hohenkirchen OT Beckerwitz

    At the edge of the Klützer Winkel lies the natural area of the Wabenhausherberge with 6 tree houses in honeycomb form.

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  • Apartment house Monika - at the pier // © Anke Schultz

    Apartment house Monika at the pier

    • Strandstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Small and fine apartment house in the heart of Kühlungsborn

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    Vacation home management Rerik

    • Strandstraße, 18230 Rerik

    Your vacations in Baltic resort Rerik are already waiting

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    Evangelical church Baabe

    • Strandstraße, 18586 Baabe

    Church services are held regularly in the church. In summer the church invites to concerts and evening events.

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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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  • Das Gutshaus in Frontalansicht // © Frank Burger

    Teutendorf manor house

    • Teutendorf, 18190 Teutendorf

    The manor house was built around 1800 by the von Flotow family in the classicist style. The foundations date back to the 15th century.

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  • Familienzeit in der modernen Küche mit angeschlossenem Essbereich // © @cramer

    Vacation home family time

    • Seeblick, 23974 Boiensdorf

    Discover now our family-friendly vacation home directly at the idyllic Salzhaff at the Baltic Sea. Enjoy a relaxing vacation with sauna, fireplace and best equipment. Our house meets the quality standard "accessible for people with walking disabilities" according to the seal of approval "Travel for All".

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    Vacation apartment Kröpelin

    • 18236 Kröpelin

    Spend a relaxing vacation in the small town of Kröpelin.

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  • Chinesischer Garten im IGA Park Rostock // © IGA Park Rostock

    IGA Park Rostock

    • Schmarl-Dorf, 18106 Rostock

    Blossoming in the IGA Park - The face of the IGA Park changes in the harmonious rhythm of the seasons. Varied garden landscape on the banks of the Warnow, rose slope, willow dome and international gardens inspire visitors.

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  • Gallery Martina Fregin

    • Closed today
    • Hageböcker Straße, 18273 Güstrow

    The Martina Fregin Gallery has been presenting contemporary artists* in changing exhibitions since the end of May 2022.

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  • Pfarrhof Kessin // © 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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  • Blick auf den Bürgerpark in Wismar vom Aussichtsturm aus // © Frank Burger

    Citizen's Park

    • Zum Festplatz, 23966 Wismar

    Bürgerpark Wismar is a beautiful park landscape with animals and a variety of recreational opportunities for locals and tourists. Flowers, sea and history meet in this place even after the 2002 state horticultural show.

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  • St. Johannis-Kirche in Tessin // © Lutz Werner

    Ticino city church

    • Rostocker Straße, 18195 Tessin

    The Gothic St. John's Church in the historic center of Ticino was consecrated around 1350.

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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.