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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  • Das Luxushotel direkt am Strand umfasst ein Ensemble aus sechs klassizistischen Gebäuden im ersten deutschen Seebad. // © Grand Hotel Heiligendamm

    Grand Hotel Heiligendamm

    • Prof.-Dr.-Vogel-Str., 18209 Heiligendamm

    Whether it's a romantic weekend, a spa and wellness stay or a family holiday - the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offers the right offer for a wonderful holiday at the Baltic Sea. The luxury hotel, located directly at the beach, comprises an ensemble of six classicist buildings and a historic panoramic pier.

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  • Village church Dorf Mecklenburg

    • Bahnhofsstraße, 23972 Dorf Mecklenburg

    The church in Dorf Mecklenburg is part of the Lutheran parish in the district of Nordwestmecklenburg.

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  • St. Nikolai Church Grevesmühlen

    • Kirchplatz, 23936 Grevesmühlen

    The town church of St. Nikolai in Grevesmühlen is originally a brick church of the transitional style from Romanesque to Gothic, which has been heavily remodeled over the centuries.

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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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  • Der gut erkennbare Burgwall wurde hier von der Forstwirtschaft durchtrennt. // © Lutz Werner

    Lieper Castle - Slavic Castle

    • 18195 Thelkow

    Lieper Burg is a castle rampart in the municipality of Thelkow in the district of Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is an early Slavic hilltop castle from the 8th century.

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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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  • © Drei Mäderl Haus

    Three girls house

    • Strandpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen

    Historic beach villa in the Baltic resort Boltenhagen with lovingly furnished vacation apartments.

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    Susewind Hotel

    • Warnemünder Straße, 18146 Rostock-Markgrafenheide

    In the family-run atmosphere of the Hotel Susewind you will spend the best time of the year. The 3-star hotel is idyllically located in Markgrafenheide; the green district of Warnemünde.

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  • Marktplatz mit Wasserkunst in der Hansestadt Wismar zum Sonnenaufgang // © MV-T/Gross

    Water art on the market place Wismar

    • Am Markt, 23966 Wismar

    The waterworks were built from 1580 to 1602 according to the plans of the Dutch master builder Philipp Brandin from Utrecht in the style of the Dutch Renaissance and served until 1897 for the drinking water supply of the city. The banners in Latin and German tell about the drinking water supply in earlier times.

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  • Vacation apartment Goerke Markgrafenheide

    • Waldsiedlung, 18146 Markgrafenheide

    Our individually modern furnished vacation apartments in a detached house with terrace/balcony in Markgrafenheide are privately rented by the Goerke family.

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  • Wismar Swedish heads

    • Alter Hafen, 23966 Wismar

    The Swedish heads are the landmarks of the city and remind of the time when Wismar was Swedish occupied.

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  • Brookhusen Manor House

    • Parkweg, 18258 Benitz

    In the hinterland of the Baltic Sea - in the midst of rural tranquillity and natural idyll between Rostock and Schwaan - this historical gem offers a direct immersion into the life and living of the 19th century.

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  • Outbuilding // © Frank Burger

    Manor house Kammerhof

    • Kammerhof, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The Kammerhof manor house was built in 1783 and is now used for residential purposes.

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  • Exterior view of the apartment house Insel Poel // © AVIP Appartement Vermietung Insel Poel

    AVIP Apartment Rental Island Poel

    • Wismarsche Straße, 23999 Insel Poel

    The Residenz am Yachthafen Poel in Kirchdorf is one of the most popular addresses in the heart of the island. In this beautifully located vacation home on the island of Poel we arrange and rent vacation apartments on behalf of various owners.

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  • Die Scheune des Denkmalhofes. // © Frank Burger

    Monument farm Bechelsdorfer Schulzenhaus

    • Johann-Boye-Straße, 23923 Schönberg

    The Bechelsdorfer Schulzenhaus is a branch of the Schönberg Folklore Museum.

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  • Showroom & Custom Shop von HEART guitars & more // © Florian Hellweg

    HEART guitars & more - Plucked string instrument maker Florian Hellweg

    • Lange Straße, 18195 Tessin

    HEART guitars & more is a custom store for plucked instruments based in Tessin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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  • Apartment Friedrich Franz

    • Friedrich-Franz-Straße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Family-run 1-room apartment in a quiet central location in the heart of Warnemünde. 2-5 minutes walk to the Alter Strom, the beach and all shopping facilities.

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  • The church photographed from the south side. // © Frank Burger

    Church Kessin

    • Neubrandenburger Straße, 18196 Kessin

    The church Kessin is located in the district of Rostock and belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran parish Kessin.

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  • 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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  • the listed half-timbered house in Reddelich // © Frank Burger

    Half-timbered house in Reddelich

    • Häuslerei, 18209 Reddelich

    The half-timbered house in Reddelich was built in the 19th century.

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  • © Foto: Karl-Georg Haustein

    Church Tramm

    • 19089 Tramm

    The fieldstone church from the late Middle Ages only appears unspectacular from the outside, inside it is richly decorated.

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  • Wohnzimmeransicht // © Ferienwohnung Harmonie

    Vacation apartment Harmonie

    • Fulgengrund, 18211 Retschow

    You will find peace and relaxation here in a rural idyll. Enjoy the silence, in the middle of nature, surrounded by meadows, fields and small woods.

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  • Urlaub für die ganze Familie auf dem Bauernhof // © Ostsee-Bauernhof-Hocke

    Baltic Sea-Farm-Hocke: 4*- vacation apartments & rustic party barn

    • Kalsow, 23970 Benz

    Vacation on the farm, that means peace, nature and adventure! Who would not want to spend a vacation in an old thatched farmhouse? Surrounded by many ancient trees, with a view of the vast lush green meadows where the cattle graze, you can escape from everyday life with cheerful birdsong.

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  • Vacation apartment Baltic Sea beach view

    • Seestraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Centrally located apartment with panoramic view of promenade and beach

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  • Exterior view of the MORADA STRANDHOTEL OSTSEEBAD KÜHLUNGSBORN // © MORADA HOTELS & RESORTS

    Morada Beach Hotel Kühlungsborn

    • Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    4-star superior wellness hotel in direct beach location. Noble rooms and suites allow for a stylish vacation. Enjoy the fantastic sea view from our panorama floor. The 3,000 m² wellness oasis KÜBOMARE with seawater and sauna world takes you to a new dimension of well-being.

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  • Front view of the house // © Frank Burger

    Edvard Munch House Warnemünde

    • Am Strom, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The Edvard Munch House is an old Warnemünde fisherman's house named after the Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch, who lived in this house at Am Strom 53 in 1907/08 and spent an intense creative period.

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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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    TORHAUS Bad Doberan monastery store & café

    • Beethovenstraße / Ecke Klosterstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

    Here in the western part of the monastery grounds, in the lovingly restored gatehouse, the Hahn family offers regional food products as well as ceramics, wild silk and other artisan specialties from the area around Bad Doberan.

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  • Vacation home family time

    • Seeblick, 23974 Boiensdorf

    Discover now our family-friendly vacation home directly at the idyllic Salzhaff at the Baltic Sea. Enjoy a relaxing vacation with sauna, fireplace and best equipment. Our house meets the quality standard "accessible for people with walking disabilities" according to the seal of approval "Travel for All".

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  • Außenansicht Haus Ole // © MITourA GmbH

    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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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.