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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  • Our "lake, © Hof Prangendorf/Vergin

    Prangendorf farm - "Uns Oll Buernhöft" (Our old farm)

    • Siedlungsweg, 18195 Cammin / OT Prangendorf

    Experience farm life and the many animals on our farm. Enjoy the personal atmosphere and the special hospitality. This idyllic country life is only 20 kilometers from the Hanseatic city of Rostock and 30 kilometers from the Baltic Sea.

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  • FELSHELDEN - Climbing in Warnemünde

    • Open today
    • Zum Zollamt, 18119 Warnemünde

    Are you a summit striker at heart, but only have flat land and water in front of your eyes? Then the FELSHELDEN is the right place for you, because "anyone can be a FELSHELD"! In the modern bouldering hall of the FELSHELDEN in Warnemünde young and old grow beyond themselves.

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  • The marina residence Hohe Düne from the harbor, © Yachthafenresidenz Hohe Düne, www.hohe-duene.de

    Marina Residence Hohe Düne

    • Am Yachthafen, 18119 Rostock

    The Yachthafenresidenz Hohe Düne is a first-class hotel complex directly on the Baltic Sea in Warnemünde. The guests expect lovingly maritime furnished rooms in the middle of a 5-star marina.

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  • Gramkow manor house

    • Altes Gutshaus, 23968 Gramkow

    The vacation resort Gutshaus Gramkow is located between Boltenhagen and Wismar on a listed estate with a spacious park.

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    Pension Idyll

    • Mittelweg, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Pension with breakfast on the Baltic Sea

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  • WYNDHAM GARDEN Wismar Hotel

    • Bellevue, 23968 Gägelow

    The hotel is located just outside the Hanseatic City of Wismar, in the small village of Gägelow.

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    Vacation apartment "Family dream on 120 m²"

    • Stadtweider Winkel, 18059 Biestow

    The accommodation is a stylish, family-friendly and modern apartment of 120 m² with a terrace, garden and private parking space.

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  • Beach Oats Aparthotel

    • Am Stolteraer Ring, 18119 Rostock

    Hotel & apartments in an ideal location: Idyllically situated, adjacent to the nature reserve Stolteraa, is the Strandhafer Aparthotel on the outskirts of Warnemünde. Only a few minutes walk to the Baltic Sea and 1 km to the Warnemünde golf course, without any hustle and bustle or search for a parking space. Nestled between paddocks & unspoiled coastal forest

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    East Rock Museum Kröpelin

    • Closed today
    • Hauptstraße, 18236 Kröpelin

    Cross-section of East German rock music and cultural history from 40 years of the GDR - guided tours on request

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  • "Vacation is a short indulgence, but a long memory.", © Rudi's Kate

    Rudi's Kate

    • An der Sieme, 18236 Groß Siemen

    Is the city sometimes too fast, too loud and too exciting? Would you like to relax, to let your soul dangle? In Rudi's Kate you can escape from the stress ...

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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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  • Vacation home Lüttgrün

    • Doberaner Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    New, comfortable 2- and 3-room vacation apartment with large garden of which 2 for wheelchair users, incl. parking, WLAN, bed linen

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  • Old horse stable driving

    • Dorfstraße, 23992 Fahren

    A place for art and culture. Following extensive renovation work, the old horse stable in Fahren has become a place of well-being and a meeting place. The cultural association uses the excellent indoor and outdoor infrastructure for its various events.

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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 Guest House Rostock

    • Warnowallee, 18107 Rostock

    The guesthouse is located in a so-called Plattenbau from 1972 in the district center of Lütten-Klein. With 11 floors, it has a total of 204 rooms and residential units, offices and seminar rooms that can be rented for a shorter or longer period.

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  • Vacation apartment Struck

    • Tessiner Straße, 18055 Rostock

    Close to the city, high-quality and tastefully furnished vacation apartment in Rostock. Due to the very large rooms (70 sqm living space), the separate bedroom and the fully equipped kitchen, nothing stands in the way of a vacation with the whole family.

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  • City villa - front view, © Roswitha Kruse

    Vacation apartment Kruse

    • Parkstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Feel good in Warnemünde. That is what we want to offer you: Because of its close proximity to the beach and the city center, our house is the ideal starting point for excursions, sports activities and recreation. You will stay in spacious and lovingly furnished vacation apartments with free parking space and garden seating area.

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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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    IGA Park Rostock

    • Schmarl-Dorf, 18106 Rostock

    Blossoming in the IGA Park - The face of the IGA Park changes in the harmonious rhythm of the seasons. Varied garden landscape on the banks of the Warnow, rose slope, willow dome and international gardens inspire visitors.

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  • Hotel House by the Sea

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    In the first row, with a wide view of the sea, we are waiting for you in our family-run hotel in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz.

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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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  • Island museum on the island of Poel, © Liene Photografie Nadine Sorgenfried

    Island Museum Poel Island

    • Open today
    • Möwenweg, 23999 Ostseebad Insel Poel OT Kirchdorf

    The island museum presents on more than 250 square meters an extensive and regionally consistently limited collection on the natural history and local history of the island of Poel. A permanent exhibition on the life and works of the painter Karl Christian Klasen completes the valuable collection. In the outdoor area there is a boulder garden as well as the model of the former Poel fortress, which was unique in its construction.

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    House of encounter "Kösterschün

    • Dünenstraße, 18230 Rerik

    Built in the 19th century as a sexton's house, today the house serves as a venue for events in the village.

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    Gross Schwansee Castle Estate

    • Am Park, 23942 Gross Schwansee

    Schlossgut Gross Schwansee is ideally located between Travemünde and Boltenhagen and directly on the Baltic Sea coast.

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  • Backstein Huus No. 15

    • Am Stangenberg, 18230 Biendorf - OT Wischuer

    Dorf Wischuer - a district of Biendorf which is surrounded by an idyllic landscape - directly near Kühlungsborn and Rerik on the Baltic Sea coast. A vacation home for families, groups and time-out lovers!

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    Warnemünde Lighthouse

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Am Leuchtturm, 18119 Warnemünde

    The lighthouse in Warnemünde is 31 metres high and made of white glazed bricks. The galleries of the tower invite you to enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Warnemünde, the Baltic Sea and the beach.

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  • 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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    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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    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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    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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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.