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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  • the historic village smithy Klein Belitz // © Frank Burger

    Village smithy Klein Belitz

    • Hauptstraße, 18246 Klein Belitz

    The village smithy in Klein Belitz has existed since 1822.

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  • Rosengarten mit Bänken im Vordergrund // © Frank Burger

    Rose garden Rostock

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Wallstraße, 18055 Rostock

    The Rostock Rose Garden is located between the Steintor and Schwaansche Straße and runs parallel to Wallstraße.

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  • Grevesmühlen Municipal Museum // © Stadt Grevesmühlen

    Grevesmühlen Municipal Museum

    • Kirchplatz, 23936 Grevesmühlen

    The Grevesmühlen Municipal Museum provides an insight into the history of the town, starting with prehistory and early history up to the present. Regularly changing special exhibitions round off the exhibition and constantly allow for new discoveries.

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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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  • The Ticino town hall with fountain in the foreground. // © Frank Burger

    City Hall Ticino

    • Am Markt, 18195 Tessin

    The town hall is located at the market Ticino.

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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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  • Friedrichshagen village and cycle path church // © Ku

    Friedrichshagen bike path church

    • Grevesmühlener Straße, 23968 Gressow

    The village church, built around 1415, was awarded the status of the bike path church in 2015. It is open from Easter to Reformation Day from 08:00 to 18:00. Overnight accommodation is available in the neighboring recreation center.

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  • Konzert in St. Laurentius - Schönberger Musiksommer // © Heiko Preller

    St. Laurentius Church Schönberg

    • An der Kirche, 23923 Schönberg

    The church of St. Lawrence was built in the 14th century, incorporating the remains of an older predecessor building. The wall paintings and stained-glass windows date from the 17th century. The church tower, which was added in the 16th century, was damaged by lightning in 1829 and subsequently received its distinctive spire, which is still preserved today.

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  • Rosenow church

    • Kastorfer Weg / Schulstraße, 17091 Rosenow

    The church in Rosenow was built in the middle of the 19th century in neo-Gothic style.

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  • Directly on the market square of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Wismar // © arcona Management GmbH_Henrike Schönen

    Vienna House Stadt Hamburg

    • Am Markt, 23966 Wismar

    The city centre of the picturesque, old Hanseatic town of Wismar on the Mecklenburg Baltic Coast has been declared a World Heritage Site and invites you to sample the living history. Thanks to its central location, the Vienna House Stadt Hamburg provides the perfect starting point for a voyage of discovery. Its cosy atmosphere and modern, fresh appearance is a welcome change.

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  • Das Edvard Munch Haus am Alten Strom in Warnemünde // © Edvard Munch Haus e.V.

    Edvard Munch House

    • Closed today
    • Am Strom, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The listed building, where the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch had an important creative period in 1907 and 1908, serves as an exhibition space, forum and studio.

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    Collegiate church Bützow

    • Kirchenplatz, 18246 Bützow

    Visits outside visiting hours are possible at any time by arrangement. Visitors report to the parish office in Bützow, Kirchenstraße 04.

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  • Willkommen in der Ferienwohnung Bullerbü // © Ferienwohnung Bullerbü/Keil

    Vacation apartment Bullerbü

    • Seeweg, 19217 Dechow

    Arrive, unpack, go down: located on the edge of the nature reserve, in the immediate vicinity of the lake, you can completely immerse yourself in the original idyll and sustainably recharge in our Bullerbü. A swim in the lake in the morning? A walk along winding paths in the evening? Oh, how wonderfully easy life is here!

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  • Kirche Vilz seitlich von vorne mit modernem Anbau // © Frank Burger

    Vilz church

    • Rostocker Straße, 18195 Vilz

    The village church Vilz is the church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish Vilz in the district of Rostock.

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    Ehm Welk House

    • Dammchaussee, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The Literaturhaus is the former home of the writer Ehm Welk.

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    Wild herb farm Winkelkraut Beckerwitz

    • Zur Wiek, 23968 Hohenkirchen OT Beckerwitz

    Colorful wild herb garden in mandala form under construction with its own farm store, bistro & café and seminar business.

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    St. John's Church in Kühlungsborn

    • Schlossstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    St. John's Church in Kühlungsborn - the first bike path church in Mecklenburg

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  • View of the tower of the church // © Frank Burger

    Church of St. Jacob and St. Dionysius Gadebusch

    • Platz der Freiheit, 19205 Gadebusch

    Church of St. Jacob and St. Dionysius Gadebusch is one of the most important buildings in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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  • Vom Hochstand aus kann man die Luchse beobachten // © Tierpark Wismar

    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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    Country hotel "Zum Honigdieb"

    • Bäderstraße, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten

    The Landhotel Zum Honigdieb is idyllically situated in the idyllic countryside of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and combines rural tranquillity with nature experiences, family friendliness and a personal atmosphere. The accommodation is ideal for families, nature lovers, cyclists and guests looking for relaxation away from mass tourism.

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    Villa Fortuna

    • Parkstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Vacation room on the 1st floor : Large, modern furnished vacation room with open fully equipped kitchenette, shower and toilet. Extra bed possible. Car parking space. Cottage on the property : Large room , kitchen, shower, toilet and terrace. Renovated in 2019. Handicapped accessible! Car parking space. Bicycle parking, laundry package. Physiotherapy in the house.

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  • Blütenpracht im Schaugarten // © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Show Garden Malchow / Island Poel

    • Inselstraße, 23999 Malchow

    The Wismar University of Applied Sciences presents a show garden for renewable raw materials with many interesting different plant species on the grounds of the modern laboratory complex Malchow/ Insel Poel, in the immediate vicinity of the traditional seed breeding farm "NPZ Lembke Malchow".

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  • Rostock ramparts

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18055 Rostock

    The ramparts were built in 1270 for the city defense. The city wall, formerly more than 3 km long, with many towers and cradle houses and 22 gates at widely varying levels (30 m), was later transformed into a park.

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    "Retractable" mill in Kröpelin

    • Schulstr., 18236 Kröpelin

    The Kröpeliner Mühle is a gallery Dutch windmill. It has been a cultural center since its renovation in 2012 and is used by the "Kröpeliner Mühle" e.V. association for events. It can also be visited.

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  • Gallery Martina Fregin

    • Open 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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    Lodge Seaside Boutique Hotel

    • Am Kinderstrand, 18209 Heiligendamm

    Once you arrive at the Lodge Hotel the surroundings, the natural beauty of the forests, beach & sea and the comfort of the accommodation will help you relax and relieve from the stress and strain of everyday life.

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  • © Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH

    Baltic Sea border tower

    • Closed today
    • An der Strandpromenade, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The former border tower BT11 stands directly on the beach promenade and has an integrated museum.

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  • Manor Klein Bollhagen

    • Fulgenweg, 18209 Klein Bollhagen

    In the magnificently landscaped manor park there are 7 detached 5-star vacation homes with fireplace and sun terrace. Alternatively, you can choose one of the two apartments in elegant country house style.

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  • Breakfast room of Villa Edda // © Voigt & Kranz Prerow

    Hotel "Villa Edda

    • Fritz-Reuter-Straße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Our lovingly renovated, family-run 3-star hotel is located in a quiet location near Rhododendron Park and Baltic Sea. All rooms are generously and comfortably equipped with shower, WC, hairdryer, TV, safe, hotel refrigerator. In the house, a lounge, sunbathing lawn and roof terrace are available for your stay.

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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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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.