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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    Apartments Stuckart

    • Badeweg, 18181 Ostseeheilbad Graal-Müritz

    Enjoy your best days of the year in one of the vacation apartments Stuckart in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz.

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  • Hotel at the lake Warin

    • Wismarsche Straße, 19417 Warin

    Parkhotel zur Linde

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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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    Hotel Gutshaus Parin

    • Am Wirtschaftshof, 23948 Parin

    Quiet and idyllic is the bio and health hotel Gutshaus Parin in the middle of the Mecklenburg nature.

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  • das Schloss im Stil der Neorenaissance // © Frank Burger

    Groß Lüsewitz Castle

    • Rudolf-Schick-Platz, 18190 Groß Lüsewitz

    The manor house, which was built between 1896 and 1898 in the neo-Renaissance style, is located in the middle of an extensive estate.

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  • Das Hotel Christinenhof - der perfekte Ausgangspunkt für Ihre Stadt-, Shopping- und Sightseeingtouren // © Hotel Christinenhof / Leuchtemann

    Hotel Christinenhof

    • Güstow, 19205 Gadebusch

    Family-run 3-star hotel on the outskirts of Gadebusch!

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  • St. Nikolai Kirche Wismar // © TZ Wismar, Alexander Rudolph

    St. Nicholas' Church, Wismar

    • St.-Nikolai-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

    St. Nicholas' was the church of sailors and navigators. Its 37-metre-high nave is the fourth highest nave in Germany. Construction of the present church began in the 14th century.

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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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    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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    St. Mary's Church Rostock

    • Open today
    • Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock

    St. Mary's is Rostock's largest and most important church, first mentioned in a document in 1232. Transept and nave of the cruciform basilica are of equal length and emphasize the massive and closed impression. The church has precious furnishings, such as the oldest astronomical clock in northern Germany from 1472, which functions with original parts, and a bronze baptismal fountain from 1290.

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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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  • Farm Pension Gut Bandelstorf

    • Am Gutshof, 18196 Bandelstorf

    The pension is located at the gates of Rostock. Guests can enjoy the tranquility of the countryside here and take advantage of the convenient transport links (3 minutes drive to the A19 and A20 freeway exits, Rostock junction). Those who wish can also observe the numerous farm animals and, for example, be present when the calves are fed.

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    Schaalsee vacations in the old country house

    • Dutzower Str., 19205 Kneese OT Sandfeld

    High quality cottage furnished in country style is suitable for 4 people on the first floor. Renting the whole renovated house for 6 people is possible. The cottage is equipped with a large kitchen-living room, fireplace and 2 bathrooms with sauna. It is situated very quietly embedded in a hilly landscape. The natural bathing place is within walking distance.

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  • View over the salt marshes in Gollwitz // © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Salt marshes island Poel

    • 23999 Gollwitz

    The locals preserve the nature of their island and especially the salt marshes with their unique flora and fauna.

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    DOCK INN Hostel Warnemünde

    • Zum Zollamt, 18119 Rostock

    The DOCK INN is Germany's first hostel made of upcycled overseas containers and makes active vacationers, design fans and families equally happy.

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    Rerik Pier and Haffplatz

    • 18230 Rerik

    The most prominent building of the Baltic seaside resort Rerik is the 170-metre-long pier.

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    The Kittchen Hotel & Cafe

    • Kellerstr., 23966 Wismar

    Special and historic accommodation, café and events in the city center of Wismar.

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  • Appartement 01 Haus Olymp Essbereich // © Rüttgardt

    Vacation apartment in house Olymp

    • Hermannstr., 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The apartment is located only 100 m from the beach in the heart of Kühlungsborn-West. Here you can virtually smell the sea and relax from everyday life or experience an active vacation.

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  • Das schmucke Schloss Tressow // © Thomas Krieger

    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 Residence Waldkrone

    • Tannenstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

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

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    Baltic Sea Bungalow Stolteraa "Albatros

    • Waldweg, 18119 Rostock

    We offer a completely furnished, year-round usable bungalow in the vacation settlement "Stolteraa" in Rostock-Diedrichshagen, about 3 km west of Warnemünde, with a very short way to the beach, directly at the nature reserve. The bungalow has a living room and bedroom, kitchen/kitchenette and bathroom with shower. The bungalow is ideally suited for two adults. Extra bed for two children is possible.

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  • Pension, holiday flat and holiday cooperative "Elme and Horst"

    • Dorfstraße, 23948 Elmenhorst/Kalkhorst

    The "Elme und Horst" holiday cooperative near the Baltic Sea in Klützer Winkel is a place for different holidays: Here there is community, but also retreat - everyone can decide for themselves.

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    Apartments Schmidt family

    • Hermannstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The comfortable vacation apartments for 2 to 4 persons are located only 500 meters from the beach of the Baltic resort Kühlungsborn.

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  • Außenansicht des a-ja Warnemünde. Das Resort. // © a-ja Resort Warnemünde

    a-ja Warnemünde. The resort.

    • Zur Promenade, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Finally there is the SPA vacation for all. Vacation with a-ja is new and above all affordable, comfortable, but without superfluous luxury. With a-ja you decide what belongs to your vacation and you only pay for what you really enjoy and use.

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    Hotel Am Hopfenmarkt

    • Kröpeliner Str., 18055 Rostock

    Our city hotel is located on the shopping mile Kröpeliner Strasse and in the immediate vicinity of the eastern old town with numerous historical attractions and the city harbor on the southern bank of the Unterwarnow.

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  • Market square with water art in the Hanseatic City of Wismar at sunrise // © MV-T/Gross

    Water art on the market place Wismar

    • Am Markt, 23966 Wismar

    The waterworks were built from 1580 to 1602 according to the plans of the Dutch master builder Philipp Brandin from Utrecht in the style of the Dutch Renaissance and served until 1897 for the drinking water supply of the city. The banners in Latin and German tell about the drinking water supply in earlier times.

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  • Baltic Sea vacation homes Harry Fork

    • Dorfstraße, 18230 Kägsdorf

    Located between the Baltic resorts of Kühlungsborn and Rerik, we offer you all the comfort you expect and relaxation for every taste. The lake, beach and forests are a beautiful, natural sports and leisure arena just waiting for you.

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    Museum of local history Rerik

    • Dünenstraße, 18230 Rerik

    The Rerik Museum of Local History was founded in 1953 and has been located in the old school, one of the oldest buildings in the Baltic resort, since 1997. Here the development of Rerik from 1820 is documented.

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    H&P Touristik Boltenhagen

    • Dünenweg, 23946 Ostseebad Boltenhagen

    Comfortable vacation apartments and houses in central location and close to the beach and pier, partly free use of swimming pool.

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    Village church Thelkow

    • Dorfplatz, 18195 Thelkow

    Thelkow village church is a fieldstone building from the middle of the 13th century, the transition period from Romanesque to Gothic architectural style.

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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.