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, © TMV/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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  • Dutch Windmill Steinhagen

    • Dorfstraße, 18442 Steinhagen

    The Steinhagen windmill dates back to 1752 and has been on display since 1984.

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  • 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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    Tressow Castle

    • Schloss Tressow, 23966 Tressow

    The late classicist manor house Schloss Tressow from 1865 once belonged to the von Schulenburg family. Today it is used as a hotel and looks forward to vacation guests.

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    Hotel North Wind

    • Hermannstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Privately run hotel in the Baltic resort Kühlungsborn, centrally located, 100 meters to the beach.

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  • 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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  • Warnemünde church

    • Open today
    • Kirchenplatz, 18119 Rostock

    The neo-Gothic church in Warnemünde was consecrated in 1871.

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  • A Highlight of the Hanseatic City - The Old Port of Wismar, © TZ Wismar/Alexander Rudolph

    Old Harbour of Wismar

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Alter Hafen, 23966 Wismar

    Since 1211, the Old Harbour has largely preserved its harbour basin in its location and design. Moreover, the harbour continues to be important as a mooring for excursion steamers, for leisure captains and traditional ships such as the 'Kogge' and the 'Atalanta'.

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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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  • Old town model in Rostock city center

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Lange Straße, 18055 Rostock

    The bronze model behind St. Mary's Church gives a tactile overview of Rostock's city center.

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    TORHAUS Bad Doberan monastery store & café

    • Beethovenstraße / Ecke Klosterstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

    Here in the western part of the monastery grounds, in the lovingly restored gatehouse, the Hahn family offers regional food products as well as ceramics, wild silk and other artisan specialties from the area around Bad Doberan.

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  • Cath. family holiday center St. Ursula

    • Ribnitzer Staße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Baltic Sea for all! Whether alone, as a couple, with friends or with family: we want you to enjoy your vacation in our house! Also conference guests and bus tours are always welcome!

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  • The Strandhotel Ostseewoge, directly on the promenade Graal-Müritz, © Strandhotel Ostseewoge

    Beach Hotel Ostseewoge

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Enjoy your vacation in our Strandhotel Ostseewoge directly at the sea, only a few meters away from the fine sandy, wide beach and the pier Graal-Müritz.

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  • Kastanienhof - Guest House

    • Kastanienhof, 19217 Bülow

    The Kastanienhof is situated in a beautiful secluded location between forests and fields on the edge of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Schaalsee. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills, forests, lakes and the nearby natural beaches of the Baltic Sea.

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    Hotel by the lake

    • Klützer Straße, 23936 Grevesmühlen

    This is the right place for you if you want to relax but at the same time experience something.

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  • Gramkow manor house

    • Altes Gutshaus, 23968 Gramkow

    The vacation resort Gutshaus Gramkow is located between Boltenhagen and Wismar on a listed estate with a spacious park.

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  • Vacation home Lüttgrün

    • Doberaner Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    New, comfortable 2- and 3-room vacation apartment with large garden of which 2 for wheelchair users, incl. parking, WLAN, bed linen

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    Baltic Sea Holiday Park Seahorse

    • Kliffstraße, 18211 Ostseebad Nienhagen

    Spacious complex with semi-detached and terraced houses directly on the Baltic Sea coast. Ideal for families with children.

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    Rostock Art Gallery

    • Open today
    • Hamburger Straße, 18069 Rostock

    The Kunsthalle Rostock shows exhibitions of contemporary art and modern classics. The listed building (1969) houses a collection of graphic sheets, paintings and sculptures, especially pieces of the region and East German art.

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    Hawo Holiday Residence

    • Fledermausweg, 18182 Gelbensande

    Quietly located on the outskirts of Graal-Müritz, double room (optional terrace or balcony) incl. breakfast buffet, 10 min. by bike to the beach, with bike rental.

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    Wismar, Holy Spirit Church

    • Lübsche Str. 31/Ecke Neustadt, 23966 Wismar

    The rectangular Gothic hall church was built in its present form in the 15th century, incorporating some parts from the previous building.

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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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  • Island museum on the island of Poel, © Liene Photografie Nadine Sorgenfried

    Island Museum Poel Island

    • Open today
    • Möwenweg, 23999 Ostseebad Insel Poel OT Kirchdorf

    The island museum presents on more than 250 square meters an extensive and regionally consistently limited collection on the natural history and local history of the island of Poel. A permanent exhibition on the life and works of the painter Karl Christian Klasen completes the valuable collection. In the outdoor area there is a boulder garden as well as the model of the former Poel fortress, which was unique in its construction.

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  • Vacation apartment Diran

    • Beginenberg, 18055 Rostock

    Living in the historic old town, only a few kilometers to the Baltic Sea. Two vacation apartments in a central and quiet location in the center of Rostock. Each bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. All sights in the center are within walking distance, shopping facilities nearby. Parking lot free of charge. WLAN free of charge.

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  • H&P Touristik in Warnemünde

    • Wachtlerstraße, 18119 Rostock Warnemünde

    Family-friendly apartments in central, quiet location, a few minutes walk to the beach, spa promenade, spa house, own children's playground, bread service.

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  • Children Youth Art House Güstrow

    • Baustraße, 18273 Güstrow

    We show seen and invented from all workshops: painting, graphics, textiles and objects. Figures in the variety of their shape testify to the imagination of the children and young people. The exhibition encourages participation - material is ready.

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  • Starry view, © Gutshaus Manderow

    Manor house Manderow

    • Alt Jassewitzer Straße, 23968 Hohenkirchen

    Feel like at home with friends! The Manderow manor house just outside Wismar in Klützer Winkel has been carefully brought back to life and offers individual guest rooms in the style of the Golden 1920s.

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    Old Büdnerei Kühlungsborn

    • Doberaner Landweg, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Store - Café - Vacation. All this awaits you in the old Büdnerei in Kühlungsborn on the Mecklenburg Baltic Coast.

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    feels Beach Club Hotel & Watersports Center Kühlungsborn-West

    • Anglersteig, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    In a quiet but central location and directly on the beach in Kühlungsborn-West is since May 2018 the feels Beach Club Hotel & Watersport Center with eleven double and family rooms, as well as a dreamlike vacation apartment with three bedrooms. Caribbean colors and flair convey vacation feelings and the best mood.

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    Wismar Zoo

    • Am Tierpark, 23966 Wismar

    Southwest of the old town of Wismar, the zoo of the Hanseatic City extends over 13 hectares - an ideal family excursion destination

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  • 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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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.