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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  • Archdeaconry

    • Sargmacherstraße/ St.-Marien-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

    As the former residence of the archdeacon, it was built around 1450 in the style of North German brick Gothic. Like many other Gothic buildings around the Marienkirchturm, the archdeaconry was badly damaged in World War 2 and reconstructed at considerable expense.

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    StrandResort Markgrafenheide

    • Budentannenweg, 18146 Rostock-Markgrafenheide

    Located directly on the dunes of the Baltic Sea, StrandResort Markgrafenheide is the ideal place for your family vacation by the sea.

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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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  • 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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    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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  • Our yard sign- built by an institution for mentally ill and disabled people., © Marco Holter

    Alpaca farm at the Iserberg

    • Dorfstraße, 23936 Hamberge

    In the idyllic Hamberge at the end of the village is the alpaca farm. Our fascinating animals enchant all guests and vacationers!

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  • Baltic Sea off Warnemünde with a view of the beach and Hotel NEPTUN, © Hotel NEPTUN

    Hotel NEPTUN

    • Seestraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Uniquely beautiful location directly on the beach. Each room with balcony & sea view. Culinary variety in various restaurants, the NEPTUN SPA and the certified original Thalasso Center await you.

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    Neuhoff Castle

    • Lütte Werder, 19417 Neuhof

    Schloss Neuhoff - this classic manor house stood empty for almost 20 years, but since the end of 2014 it has been inhabited and restored again. Already, the new owners and the newly founded cultural and equestrian association are dedicated to the topics of art & culture as well as equestrian sports.

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  • Gallery Quadrados

    • Küstergang, 18209 Bad Doberan

    In the heart of downtown Bad Doberan, the gallery shows contemporary art with prints and paintings by Heidrun Klimmey herself and, in thematically changing exhibitions, works by other artists.

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    Apartments Villa Seelust

    • Hermann-Häcker-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Beachfront vacation apartments to feel good are waiting for you in the beautiful Baltic resort Kühlungsborn.

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    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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  • Family Holiday Village Rerik

    • John-Brinckman-Straße, 18230 Rerik

    Vacations for the whole family, for every generation - that's what the family holiday village in the Baltic resort of Rerik offers. Active leisure with sports and games is just as possible as sunbathing and relaxing in the spacious outdoor area.

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  • Church Satow

    • Parkstraße, 18239 Satow

    The church in Satow was rebuilt after the old church became dilapidated.

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  • View Villa Hübner, Warnemünde, © Jürgen Voigt

    Villa Hübner

    • Seestraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Apartments on the promenade of Warnemünde with balcony and sea view, 30 m to the bathing beach near the lighthouse.

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  • Manor house Neu Wendorf, © Hans-Hellmuth Eben

    Hotel Pension Gutshaus Neu Wendorf

    • Am Gutshaus, 18190 Sanitz OT Neu Wendorf

    Modern tradition meets hospitality. The manor house, built around 1805 on the edge of the Rostock Heath, was lovingly converted by the Eben family into a hotel-guesthouse in 1992, and has been renovated and expanded ever since.

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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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    Church Old Karin

    • Neue Straße, 18236 Carinerland

    The village church of Alt Karin is an early Gothic brick building in the municipality of Carinerland.

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    LUISENHOF Admannshagen

    • Storchenwiese, 18211 Admannshagen

    Small farmstead on the green outskirts of Admannshagen with vacation apartments and restaurant with gastronomic offers.

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  • Maritime hustle and bustle at the Alter Strom, © René Legrand

    Alter Strom Warnemünde

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

    The 'Alte Strom' was the only shipping route to the Rostock harbour until 1903. Today only yachts, passenger ships and fishing boats anchor here.

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  • At the Ratsdienerhaus, a successful symbiosis of modern and historic architecture was achieved., © Frank Burger

    Council servant house Gadebusch

    • Am Markt, 19205 Gadebusch

    The council servant's house belongs to the ensemble of the Gadebusch town hall.

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  • Hanna's ranch

    • Hof, 18236 Altenhagen

    You love the idyll of a farm? But your children would rather swim at the Baltic Sea and build sandcastles? Then you are in the right place in beautiful Mecklenburg at Hanna's Ranch. The ranch is located in the Altenhagen hills and is only 15 minutes away from the Baltic Sea and its sandy beach.

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  • The manor house in frontal view, © Frank Burger

    Teutendorf manor house

    • Teutendorf, 18190 Teutendorf

    The manor house was built around 1800 by the von Flotow family in the classicist style. The foundations date back to the 15th century.

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  • The main house, © Frank Burger

    Manor house Bandelstorf

    • Am Gutshof, 18196 18196 Dummerstorf/ OT Bandelsdorf

    The historic estate Rittergut Bandelsdorf still consists of various buildings.

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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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    Old water tower Wismar

    • Bahnhofstraße, 23966 Wismar

    Historic water tower Wismar at the Lindengarten

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  • Exterior view, © Christian Handsche

    Vacation apartment Handsche

    • Streuwiesenweg, 18119 Diedrichshagen

    We offer individual vacations in the beautiful Warnemünde-Diedrichshagen.you have the choice between two vacation apartments and a detached vacation home in our quietly located vacation domicile in Streuwiesenweg 2, 18119 Diedrichshagen with a spacious garden for sunbathing, barbecuing and relaxing.

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  • Gorow Castle Estate

    • Zu den Linden, 18239 Gorow

    Neo-Baroque style castle with hotel rooms and gourmet restaurant as well as cultural delights such as readings, dinner evenings and concerts.

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    Vacation home agency K.D. Bartsch

    • Am Markt, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The most beautiful vacation homes on the Baltic Coast Mecklenburg

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  • Excursion trail "Ribnitzer Großes Moor

    • 18311 Neuheide

    The excursion trail winds through one of the most interesting coastal raised bogs in Germany.

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  • Hornstorf village church

    • Hauptstraße, 23974 Hornstorf

    Hornstorf church

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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.