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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  • Penguins in the polarium at Rostock Zoo, © Zoo Rostock/Braun

    Rostock Zoo

    • Open today
    • Barnstorfer Ring, 18059 Rostock

    Rostock Zoo is home to 6,500 animals of 500 different species from all over the world. The near-natural grounds are embedded in an extensive park landscape, which is characterized by botanical features in addition to the diversity of animal species. Rostock Zoo is open daily from 9 am.

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  • Gallery Behind the City Hall

    • Closed today
    • Hinter dem Rathaus, 23966 Wismar

    Contemporary painting and photography, at the intersection of abstraction and realism

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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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  • © Angelika Schulz

    St. Nicholas Church Rostock

    • Bei der Nikolaikirche, 18055 Rostock

    The Nikolaikirche Rostock is not only a meeting place for church, art and culture, it also offers unique living and working spaces.

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  • Vacation apartment at the Iserberg

    • Dorfstrasse, 23936 Hamberge/Grevesmühlen

    With us you can really relax! The city nearby and the nature in front of the door- to the Baltic Sea a stone's throw!

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    Ulis Kinderland e.V.

    • Dorfstraße, 23996 Gallentin

    Ulis Kinderland e.V. is a children's and youth camp and is located directly at Lake Schwerin, Germany's second largest inland lake. In the Kinderland up to 400 children and teenagers can experience exciting, natural and relaxing school trips, group and vacation camps. An extensive program is already included!

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    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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    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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  • Church photographed from the northwest side., © Frank Burger

    Church Stäbelow

    • Kindergartenweg, 18198 Stäbelow

    Since 1602 the Stäbelow church has been a branch of Parkentin. Since 1976 it belongs to the parish Parkentin-Hanstorf.

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  • © Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Rerik

    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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    Godewind Hotel & Restaurant

    • Warnemünder Straße, 18146 Rostock-Markgrafenheide

    Family-run 4-star hotel in the quiet neighborhood of Warnemünde, only 400m from the fine sandy Baltic Sea beach and the natural landscape of the Rostock Heath. Comfortable rooms and apartments, restaurant with garden terrace, wellness area with swimming pool (10 x 4 m), sauna and steam bath offers the certified hotel.

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  • The country school museum in Göldenitz, © Landschulmuseum Göldenitz

    Country School Museum Göldenitz

    • Am See, 18196 Göldenitz

    The Landschulmuseum Göldenitz is an original preserved school from 1880 and today the supporting school museum in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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  • © Angelika Schulz

    Ratschow House Rostock

    • Kröpeliner Straße, 18055 Rostock

    Built at the end of the 15th century, the house is one of the most important testimonies to North German brick Gothic with its pointed arch screens, alternating layers of glazed and unglazed stone, reliefs, medallions and crenellated stepped gable.

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  • © Frank Burger

    Manor house Thelkow

    • Am Dorfplatz, 18195 Thelkow

    The manor house Thelkow functions today as a school hostel.

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  • Danneborth Manor

    • 18236 Carinerland

    Danneborth manor house was built in the 19th century.

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  • Church sideways from the south side, © Frank Burger

    Church Heiligenhagen

    • Püschower Straße, 18239 Heiligenhagen

    The village church Heiligenhagen is a late medieval village church in Heiligenhagen, municipality Satow.

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  • STAGE 602

    • Warnowufer, 18057 Rostock

    Venue of the independent theater company Compagnie de Comédie at the city harbor

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  • General view vacation residence Am Salzhaff, © Ferienresidenz Am Salzhaff

    Vacation residence Am Salzhaff

    • Dorfstraße, 18230 Blengow

    Family-friendly and nature-oriented vacation apartments for 2 - 6 people offer a direct view of the Salzhaff from your terrace or balcony. Comfortable apartments with dishwasher and washing machine as well as a spacious property, two playgrounds, football field, barbecue area and bread service ensure relaxing vacations.

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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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  • Museum in the hunting lodge Gelbensande

    • Open today
    • Am Schloss, 18182 Gelbensande

    The association Museum Jagdschloss Gelbensande e.V. lets visitors immerse themselves in the history of the house and shows them the lovingly restored living quarters of the representation floor as a museum with regular exhibitions, concerts and guided tours.

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    Art gallery Kühlungsborn

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Music, art and culture unite this former reading hall.

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  • Surrounded by a cemetery: the church in Groß Eichsen., © Frank Burger

    St. John Church Groß Eichsen

    • Dorfstraße, 19205 Groß Eichsen

    The St. John's Church Groß Eichsen is located at the Groß Eichsen Lake.

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  • © Angelika Schulz

    Cow gate Rostock

    • Hinter der Mauer, 18055 Rostock

    The Kuhtor is the oldest preserved building in Rostock and the oldest city gate in northern Germany.

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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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  • © Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Insel Poel

    Fortress Kirchdorf

    • 23999 Ostseebad Insel Poel

    Southwest of Kirchdorf on the island of Poel are the remains of a fortress. It was a two-part complex built from 1614 to 1619, consisting of a rampart around a church and the immediately adjacent star-shaped fortress.

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  • The mill in Dorf Mecklenburg has a brick base., © Frank Burger

    Mill village Mecklenburg

    • An der Mühle, 23972 Dorf Mecklenburg

    The mill in Dorf Mecklenburg is thatched.

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  • Bracelet, © Vivien Hellweg

    Parkland Goldsmith Vivien Hellweg

    • Dalwitz, 17179 Walkendorf

    I welcome you to my parkland goldsmith shop in Dalwitz. Look forward to great unique pieces of jewelry made of gold, silver and tantalum. My pencil portrait drawings will also be on display. I will give you an insight into my workshop, which was newly established in 2018, and will be very happy to answer any questions you may have about goldsmithing. I look forward to seeing you!

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  • Museum of local history Rerik

    • Dünenstraße, 18230 Rerik

    The Rerik Museum of Local History was founded in 1953 and has been located in the old school, one of the oldest buildings in the Baltic resort, since 1997. Here the development of Rerik from 1820 is documented.

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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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  • 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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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.