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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  • © Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Boltenhagen

    Active Park Boltenhagen

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Boltenhagen

    The exercise trail is not only beautifully situated on the forest promenade, but also boasts 14 ergometrically optimized and varied training options.

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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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  • Producer Gallery Catrin Freuschle

    • Lübecker Straße, 23948 Klütz

    Producers gallery shows works of about 45 exhibitors (art, craft, design)

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  • Exterior view of the Madsow manor house // © Gutshaus Madsow / Familie Schapp

    Madsow Manor House

    • Madsow, 23974 Madsow

    Close to the Hanseatic City of Wismar, just 10 km from the Baltic Sea coast, lies the former historic Madsow estate. Thanks to private commitment, the manor house and its outbuildings have been carefully renovated. One vacation apartment is already ready for occupancy.

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  • 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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  • Oberhof estate

    • Am Gutshof, 23948 Oberhof

    Family-friendly estate close to the beach on the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Vacation apartments in the manor house and coachman's house for 2-6 persons on the Oberhof estate on the Baltic Sea.

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  • Außenansicht Haus Nele // © MITourA GmbH

    Vacation home Nele at the Baltic Sea

    • Landstorf, 23968 Zierow

    Escape from everyday life and look forward to a relaxing vacation in our beautiful vacation home Nele in Zierow near Wismar.

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  • Handwerkerball in Saal 1 // © S. Bergander

    Rostock City Hall

    • Südring, 18059 Rostock

    The adventure arena in the north - built and completely modernized as a multifunctional event venue, the StadtHalle Rostock has been hosting conferences and congresses, shows and concerts, sporting events and television productions, balls and banquets for over three decades.

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  • Kirche von der Südseite // © Frank Burger

    Church Satow

    • Parkstraße, 18239 Satow

    The church in Satow was rebuilt after the old church became dilapidated.

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    Hotel Ostseeland Diedrichshagen

    • Stolteraer Weg, 18119 Warnemünde-Diedrichshagen

    The Ostseeland is an idyllic country hotel, only 200 meters from the Baltic Sea coast. Our nicely furnished hotel, with its 40 rooms, fulfills every vacation dream and ensures a relaxing time out.

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  • Exterior view of the MORADA STRANDHOTEL OSTSEEBAD KÜHLUNGSBORN // © MORADA HOTELS & RESORTS

    Morada Beach Hotel Kühlungsborn

    • Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    4-star superior wellness hotel in direct beach location. Noble rooms and suites allow for a stylish vacation. Enjoy the fantastic sea view from our panorama floor. The 3,000 m² wellness oasis KÜBOMARE with seawater and sauna world takes you to a new dimension of well-being.

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  • In bester Innenstadtlage begrüßt das Steigenberger Hotel Sonne seine Gäste aus aller Welt. // © Steigenberger Hotel Sonne

    Vienna House Sonne

    • Neuer Markt, 18055 Rostock

    The traditional Vienna House Sonne welcomes you to the heart of the Hanseatic town. The four-star superior hotel looks back on a hotel and gastronomy tradition spanning more than 200 years. The generous size and homely atmosphere of the 121 rooms and suites are impressive.

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  • Blick auf die idyllisch gelegene Windmühle Neu Thulendorf // © Frank Burger

    Windmill Neu Thulendorf

    • Zur Mühle, 18184 Neu Thulendorf

    The windmill in Neu Thulendorf is a gallery Dutchman mill from 1900, which is now used as a dwelling.

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  • Theater des Friedens - Theater of Peace

    • Doberaner Str., 18057 Rostock

    The "Theater des Friedens" is one of the hippest and most central locations in the Hanseatic city of Rostock.

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  • © Angelika Schulz

    Rostock Baroque Hall

    • Schwaansche Str., 18055 Rostock

    Concert Hall at the University Square

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  • das komplett restaurierte "Haus der Zukunft" // © Frank Burger

    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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  • Blue Doors Hostel KTV

    • Doberaner Straße, 18057 Rostock

    Hostel in a central location, in the heart of Rostock's student district.

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  • Rastplatz am Faulen See // © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Lazy Lake" Nature Reserve

    • 23999 Hinter Wangern

    The nature reserve "Fauler See" is located on the coastal fringe in the southwest of the island of Poel. From the picnic area, a magnificent view of the nature reserve extends after a long hike.

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  • Die Südansicht der Kirche. // © Frank Burger

    Church Mühlen Eichsen

    • Gadebuscher Straße, 19205 Mühlen Eichsen

    The village church of Mühlen Eichsen is an Evangelical Lutheran church building in Mühlen Eichsen.

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  • Luftaufnahme Herrenhaus Levetzow // © Herrenhaus Levetzow / Bernd Lüskow

    Levetzow Manor House

    • Am Gutshaus, 23972 Lübow

    In the Levetzow manor house you can expect a spacious ambience, in the vacation apartments a mixture of comfort, modernity and the "old".

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  • Exterior view Pension Haus Seefrieden // © Pension Haus Seefrieden

    "Haus Seefrieden" Bed & Breakfast

    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Boltenhagen

    "A house with history(s)" and a long tradition in the Baltic resort Boltenhagen

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  • Church Gelbensande

    • Kiefernweg, 18182 Gelbensande

    The church in Gelbensande is a brick church.

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  • the entrance portal of the church // © Frank Burger

    Church Neukloster

    • Eichholzstraße, 23992 Neukloster

    The monastery church "St. Maria im Sonnenkamp" once belonged to the Sonnenkamp monastery.

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  • © Moritz Kertzscher

    Museum of local history Graal-Müritz

    • Parkstraße, 18181 Ostseeheilbad Graal-Müritz

    The museum of local history documents the history of Graal-Müritz "From fishing village to seaside resort". It also houses the gallery of the painter Joachim Weyrich.

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  • Verleben Sie entspannte Urlaubstage in der Ferienwohnung Dorothea // © FeWo Dorothea / Gudrun Finger

    Vacation apartment Dorothea

    • Schlossstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The vacation apartment is located in one half of a former farm worker's house. The house was fundamentally renovated according to ecological principles. Half-timbered walls with clay infill, renovated clay wrap-around ceilings and the furniture made in the own carpenter's workshop result in a cozy atmosphere.

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    Fürstenhof, Wismar

    • Vor dem Fürstenhof, 23966 Wismar

    The Fürstenhof was the seat of the dukes of Mecklenburg. Its present form is composed of two wings standing at right angles to each other. The so-called "Old House" was built in 1512/13 and is based on late Gothic design principles. The "New House" was built between 1553 and 1555 in the style of the Italian Renaissance.

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  • Side view from Gollwitz lighthouse // © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Gollwitz lighthouse

    • 23999 Gollwitz

    Standing about 1 km outside of Gollwitz, the lighthouse is a beautiful sight despite its rustic construction.

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  • Vacation apartment "Zur Schwedenschanze" at the Baltic Sea // © Ferienwohnung Zur Schwedenschanze

    Vacation apartment "Zur Schwedenschanze

    • Zur Schwedenschanze, 23968 Hohenkirchen

    Cozy, freshly renovated vacation apartments on the Baltic Sea with fireplace and sauna leave nothing to be desired in any weather. We are looking forward to your visit.

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  • The collegiate church of Warin is situated on a hill directly at the market place. // © Frank Burger

    Collegiate church Warin

    • Am Markt, 19417 Warin

    The present-day collegiate church in Warin dates back to the 19th century.

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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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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.