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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  • House Hoppe - Studio for visual arts

    • Closed today
    • Zum Breitling, 23974 Stove

    Gallery with original art painting & graphics - Workshop with historical letterpress for the production of woodcuts - Demonstration of woodblock printing technique (original color woodblock prints from up to 12 woodblocks)

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  • 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 home Ole on the Baltic Sea

    • Landstorf, 23968 Zierow

    Escape from everyday life and look forward to a relaxing vacation in our beautiful vacation home Ole in Zierow near Wismar.

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    Schwaan church

    • Schulstraße, 18258 Schwaan

    The church is a single-nave all-brick church, begun in the early 13th century as a Romanesque building and completed in the mid-13th century in the Gothic style.

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    Pension Arielle

    • Poststraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The pension offers 8 cozy apartments in the heart of Warnemünde and 500 m to the beach.

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  • World Heritage House Wismar

    • Open today
    • Lübsche Straße, 23966 Hansestadt Wismar

    The Visitor Centre is the third of its kind in Germany after Regensburg and Stralsund. Just in time for the opening of the new exhibition and event venue on World Heritage Day (June 1st, 2014), the prestigious Wallpaper Room and the surrounding panoramic pictures were also restored.

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    Blengow Manor

    • Lindenallee, 18230 Blengow

    A quietly situated, listed, renovated manor house as a vacation domicile in the Salzhaff region. Restful and relaxing vacations for vacation guests.

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    Malmström Museum

    • Zu den Wiesen, 18273 Güstrow

    The Güstrow Malmström Museum offers an interesting insight into the almost three hundred years of artistic and circus history of the Kolter-Malmströms, who have been based in Güstrow since 1917.

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    BEECH Resort Boltenhagen

    • Mecklenburgische Allee, 23946 Ostseebad Boltenhagen

    The BEECH Resort Boltenhagen welcomes you to the Weiße Wiek holiday resort with all-round family service that meets your every need.Our comfortably furnished apartments have plenty of space for dining, games, relaxation and rejuvenation.

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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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    Seehotel Großherzog von Mecklenburg

    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Boltenhagen

    The Seehotel Großherzog von Mecklenburg is located in the Baltic resort of Boltenhagen, between the Hanseatic towns of Lübeck and Wismar on the seafront and not far from the 290-metre long pier.

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    Gallery Kröger

    • Open today
    • Dünenstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Kröger Gallery is one of the special art addresses in the picturesque Baltic resort of Kühlungsborn. Visitors can experience the inspiring world of art and encounter works by regional and international artists.

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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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    LOK - The Pension - The Restaurant

    • Open today
    • Bahnhofstraße, 18195 Tessin

    In the former station building of the flower city Ticino is, after extensive renovation work, since 2019 a modern equipped pension with in-house restaurant to feel good.

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    Water Gate Wismar

    • Am Hafen, 23966 Wismar

    The Water Gate is the last existing of originally five city gates, which were integrated in a four meter high city wall. It bears its name because it faces the harbor.

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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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    Smoke house Möllin

    • 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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    Hotel Aquamarine

    • Hermannstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Our hotel is located just a stone's throw from the Baltic Sea, in the lively Baltic resort of Kühlungsborn.

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    Pension Elmenhorst

    • Hauptstraße, 18107 Elmenhorst

    Between Warnemünde and Rostock (both 1.8 km) we provide with good facilities, uncompromising cleanliness, the proximity to the beach, a rich breakfast buffet, free W-LAN, in-house parking, the golf course Warnemünde in the village, our cozy restaurant and the beautiful green surroundings for your pleasant vacation.

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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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  • 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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    Climbing & Adventure Forest Schwaan

    • Open today
    • Feldstraße, 18258 Schwaan

    CLIMBING, FUN & EDUCATION - all in one place! The longest ropeway in the north with 116.5 meters awaits you! In addition, seven courses with over 60 climbing tasks and an event tower with "Skyjump" from a height of over 9 meters.

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    Roggow Manor

    • Schlossstraße, 18230 Roggow

    Roggow Manor is ideal for your relaxing and inspiring time out by the sea. A family-run house surrounded by a spacious park with powerful old trees. Well-being vacation through additional bioenergetic relaxation, yoga, reiki and massages.

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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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  • Vacation cottage Goodknecht

    • Kaulbachstrasse, 18147 Rostock

    Fully furnished vacation home in one of Rostock's most beautiful districts, 100m from the banks of the Warnow. With terrace, garden furniture and barbecue facilities.

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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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  • Madsow Manor House

    • Masdsow, 23974 Madsow

    Close to the Hanseatic City of Wismar, just 10 km from the Baltic Sea coast, lies the former historic Madsow estate. Thanks to private commitment, the manor house and its outbuildings have been carefully renovated. One vacation apartment is already ready for occupancy.

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    subroom hostel

    • Doberaner Straße, 18057 Rostock

    The subraum hostel is located in the Peter-Weiss-Haus in the lively student district Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorstadt in Rostock. The house is a listed historic building that has been lovingly restored and designed.

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    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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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.