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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  • Manor house Groß Stove // © Verband Mecklenburgischer Ostseebäder e.V.

    Manor house Groß Stove

    • Landgut, 18059 Groß Stove

    Manor house Groß Stove

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    Rostock Maritime Museum

    • Open today
    • IGA-Park Schmarl-Dorf, 18106 Rostock

    Experience a listed 10,000-ton ocean-going freighter from the inside as well - with engine room, bridge or sailor's chamber. This is possible on the traditional ship in the IGA Park.

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  • © Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH

    City forest Kühlungsborn

    • mittig zwischen Kühlungsborn Ost und West, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The city forest is centrally located between the districts of Kühlungsborn East and West.

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  • © Monika Hildebrandt

    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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  • House tree house in Wokrenter street in Rostock // © Frank Burger

    House tree house

    • Wokrenter Straße, 18055 Rostock

    The Hausbaumhaus is one of the oldest largely preserved merchants' houses in Rostock and the surrounding area from the time of the Hanseatic League.

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  • Ein Blick auf den Hof und die Rostocker Heide // © TMV/Witzel

    Forst- und Köhlerhof Wiethagen

    • Wiethagen, 18182 Wiethagen

    Since 1837, the Wiethagen tar shelling plant has existed on the southern edge of the Rostock Heath with the only historical functioning tar shelling furnace.

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  • Village church Thelkow with bell tower // © Frank Burger

    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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    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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    Fishing boat Gollwitz

    • 23999 Gollwitz

    In Gollwitz is an old fishing boat and is very vivid on the land in front of the village pond.

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    Bathes Huk Resort

    • Zum Anleger, 23968 Hohen Wieschendorf

    The resort - sea air, beach, peace and nature - this, and much more, is Bades Huk.

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  • © Franka Tredt

    Museum of local history Börgerende

    • Seestraße, 18211 Börgerende

    Many historical exhibits bring to life the stories of life and work in the local community of Börgerende-Rethwisch.

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  • Church Steffenshagen

    • 18209 Steffenshagen

    The church of Steffenshagen - a branch church of the Cistercian monastery Althof/ Doberan (founded in 1171 or 1186) - is one of the largest and most stately village churches in Mecklenburg. The first documentary mention of the German settlement village Steffenshagen (Stephaneshagen) is found only in 1273. Image author: Chpagenkopf. Licensed under GNU Free Documentation License.

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  • Climbing wall Rostock

    • Neptunallee, 18057 Rostock

    Since spring 2012, the first and only outdoor climbing wall in Rostock has been located at the Hochbunker on the site of the former Neptun shipyard. In addition to the outdoor climbing wall, an outdoor bouldering facility was also built. The climbing wall has many routes with different degrees of difficulty and has a height of 12 meters.

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  • The town hall was built in the 14th century. // © Frank Burger

    City Hall Gadebusch

    • Am Markt, 19205 Gadebusch

    The Gadebusch town hall is located at Markt 1 and dates back to the 14th century.

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    Kühlungsborn Pier

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The pier is located in Kühlungsborn Ost, an extension of "Strandstraße" - a popular shopping street for tourists and locals.

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  • Bastorf Manor exterior view // © Gutshof Bastorf

    Gutshof Bastorf

    • Kühlungsborner Straße, 18230 Bastorf

    Der Gutshof Bastorf wurde liebevoll saniert und dient als Ostseelandhotel und Ferienhof mit besonderem Charme.

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    Vacation farm "Casa Laguna" and "La Casa

    • Friedenstr., 18230 Rerik

    Spend your vacation in the comfortable vacation farm with two separate bedrooms each for a maximum of five people. The two cottages each offer a large living room with kitchen, fireplace, modern shower room and garden to feel good.

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    Samow Manor

    • Samow, 17179 Behren-Lüpchin

    Our manor house Samow offers a unique ambience and thus the ideal setting for your events.

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  • Village church Rethwisch // © VMO, A. Rudolph

    Church Rethwisch

    • Doberaner Straße, 18211 Rethwisch

    Church Rethwisch

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    Vacation and farm Diederichs

    • Satower Str. 10, 18236 Kröpelin/OT Schmadebeck

    Spend a relaxing vacation on a modern arable farm, enjoy the tranquility in the midst of idyllic countryside near the Baltic Sea. Ideal for families, dogs are also welcome.

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  • © Bernd Küchenmeister

    Vacation apartment Küchenmeister

    • Meschendorfer Weg, 18230 Rerik

    Child-friendly vacation apartment on the Baltic Sea in Baltic resort Rerik.

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  • © Joachim Kloock

    Rostock Botanical Garden

    • Hamburger Straße/Holbeinplatz, 18055 Rostock

    The Botanical Garden is a scientific institution of the University of Rostock for research, teaching, education about the importance of biological diversity, and conservation of rare plant species. It is also available to the public as a source of information and a green oasis. Around 7,000 plant species are biologically cultivated in scientific departments, biotope facilities, greenhouses and a university garden on the 7.8 hectare landmark.

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    Hotel "Am Alten Strom"

    • Am Strom, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Fresh breeze, boat watching and lots of sea! Our hotel "Am Alten Strom" is located in the heart of Warnemünde, just a few minutes' walk from the white sandy beach, in the immediate vicinity of the railway station and numerous leisure facilities.

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  • Church photographed sideways obliquely up the slope. // © Frank Burger

    Church Pechov

    • Am Dorfteich, 18196 Petschow

    The village church Petschow is a church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish Cammin in the municipality Dummerstorf in the district Rostock.

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    Hotel Manor Stellshagen

    • Lindenstraße, 23948 Stellshagen

    Close to the Baltic Sea, the organic and health hotel Gutshaus Stellshagen is nestled in wide fields and meadows.

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  • Rauchhaus Möllin // © Rauchhaus Möllin

    Smoke house Möllin

    • Open today
    • Möllin, 19205 Möllin

    The historic adventure farm houses a café, restaurant and farm store. The spacious farmstead with several buildings and a farm garden can also be rented for celebrations.

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    Swan Pond Park

    • 18069 Rostock

    Rostock Swan Pond Park

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  • The town hall is located right next to the church. // © Frank Burger

    City Hall Schwaan

    • Pferdemarkt, 18258 Schwaan

    The town hall of Schwaan is located at the Pferdemarkt directly next to the church.

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  • © Joachim Kloock

    Warnemünde church

    • Open today
    • Kirchenplatz, 18119 Rostock

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

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    Baab Heath

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18586 Ostseebad Baabe

    The Baaber Heide - a natural oasis rich in berries and mushrooms with beautiful hiking trails.

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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.