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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  • 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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  • the chapel Zepelin with lime tree and cemetery // © Frank Burger

    Zepelin chapel

    • Hauptstraße, 18246 Zepelin

    The chapel Zepelin is located in the small cemetery of the village.

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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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  • Postma farm

    • Open today
    • Allershägerstr., 18069 Lambrechtshagen

    Farm store and café with fresh eggs from our own hens, milk from our cows. Meat & sausage from Postma-Cross-Wagyu, farm cheese, homemade ice cream, as well as vacation apartments and a seminar room.

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  • Clay bells

    • Am Markt, 18209 Bad Doberan

    Green Happiness. Experience hands-on ceramics in my small, dreamy shop right on the market, accessible from the back. Take a look behind the scenes in the pottery workshop. Enjoy coffee or tea, with a delicious piece of homemade cake and browse comfortably through the store. We look forward to seeing you.

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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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    Rectory Baumgarten

    • Postweg, 18346 Baumgarten

    The parsonage in Baumgarten dates back to the 19th century.

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    Boltenhagen Apartment & Real Estate Service GmbH

    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Ostseebad Boltenhagen

    We arrange vacation apartments and vacation houses, hotel rooms and guesthouses in the Baltic resort of Boltenhagen, in the Hanseatic City of Wismar and in the Ostseeland - between Lübeck and Wismar.

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  • Apartment House ART

    • Alexandrinenstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The modern, sophisticated apartments of the special "ART", furnished with loving design objects, are located in a beautiful captain's house in an exclusive, quiet and central location in the Baltic resort Warnemünde. From here it is about 5 min. to the Baltic Sea beach, 2 min. to the train station as well as to the Alter Strom.

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    Gadebusch town information and museum complex

    • Amtsstraße, 19205 Gadebusch

    There are still numerous streets with their old houses that give an idea of life in the small town of Gadebusch in earlier times.

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    House Wartburg

    • Alexandrastraße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Hotel in Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

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  • Manor Klein Nienhagen

    • Ahornallee, 18236 Kröpelin OT Klein Nienhagen

    The historic estate Klein Nienhagen, located near the Baltic Sea between Rostock and Wismar, offers country vacations made to measure in lovingly furnished vacation apartments.

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    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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    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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    Three-sided farm Schmadebeck

    • Satower Straße, 18236 Schmadebeck

    Typical farm with 3 vacation apartments. Idyllic rural location and only 14 km from the Baltic Sea beach.

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    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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    Hotel Residence Waldkrone

    • Tannenstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Baltic Sea vacation in Kühlungsborn, directly on the fine sandy beach.

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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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  • Gallery Behind the City Hall

    • Open today
    • Hinter dem Rathaus, 23966 Wismar

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

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  • Village church Kambs

    • 18258 Kambs

    The village church Kambs, belonging to the district Kambs in the municipality Vorbeck, is a church building of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Rostock district. It is part of the parish of Schwaan.

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    Hotel Heiderose

    • Kurstraße 15, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Hotel in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

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    StrandResort Markgrafenheide

    • Budentannenweg, 18146 Rostock-Markgrafenheide

    Located directly on the dunes of the Baltic Sea, StrandResort Markgrafenheide is the ideal place for your family vacation by the sea.

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    Guest house22 - at the monastery garden

    • Mühlenstrasse, 19217 Rehna

    One of the largest monastery complexes in our country is located in the heart of the small town of Rehna. The special thing about our guesthouse22 is the beautiful location directly at the monastery garden.

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  • Theater of the Hanseatic City of Wismar

    • Bürgermeister-Haupt-Straße, 23966 Wismar

    The theater of the Hanseatic City of Wismar has 4 venues with different character

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    Manor house Bandelstorf

    • Am Gutshof, 18196 18196 Dummerstorf/ OT Bandelsdorf

    The historic estate Rittergut Bandelsdorf still consists of various buildings.

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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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  • Hasenwinkel Castle

    • Am Schlosspark, 19417 Hasenwinkel

    In the center of the Sternberger Seenlandschaft, an idyllic gem with a stately ambience awaits you - Schloss Hasenwinkel, the ideal place to relax, celebrate or work.

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    Klefer farm

    • Ausbau, 23974 Krusenhagen

    Welcome to our family farm. Our farm is situated in a quiet location between the Hanseatic City of Wismar and the island of Poel. Children and parents can enjoy carefree vacations while getting to know life on the farm with ponies and horses, cats and our playful dog Chiwa.

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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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    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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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.