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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    Hawo Holiday Residence

    • Fledermausweg, 18182 Gelbensande

    Quietly located on the outskirts of Graal-Müritz, double room (optional terrace or balcony) incl. breakfast buffet, 10 min. by bike to the beach, with bike rental.

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  • Pension Idyll

    • Mittelweg, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Pension with breakfast on the Baltic Sea

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  • Beach Hotel Deichgraf

    • Strandstraße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Pure relaxation, with 4 stars, directly on the Baltic Sea. A hotel to fall in love with. In the Baltic resort Graal-Müritz.

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    Morada Hotel Arendsee

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Modern, wonderfully located vacation hotel near the beach, separated from the beach only by the promenade.

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    Vacation apartment Diran

    • Beginenberg, 18055 Rostock

    Living in the historic old town, only a few kilometers to the Baltic Sea. Two vacation apartments in a central and quiet location in the center of Rostock. Each bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. All sights in the center are within walking distance, shopping facilities nearby. Parking lot free of charge. WLAN free of charge.

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    Apartment house Atlantic

    • 18225 Kühlungsborn

    An object of the Kühlungsborn accommodation agency.

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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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    Restaurant Old Swede

    • Am Markt, 23966 Wismar

    The "Old Swede" is considered the first town house in the city and was built around 1380. Today it houses a restaurant with home-style cooking.

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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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    Vienna House Stadt Hamburg

    • Am Markt, 23966 Wismar

    The city centre of the picturesque, old Hanseatic town of Wismar on the Mecklenburg Baltic Coast has been declared a World Heritage Site and invites you to sample the living history. Thanks to its central location, the Vienna House Stadt Hamburg provides the perfect starting point for a voyage of discovery. Its cosy atmosphere and modern, fresh appearance is a welcome change.

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    Church Gelbensande

    • Kiefernweg, 18182 Gelbensande

    The church in Gelbensande is a brick church.

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  • Village church Biendorf

    • Hauptstraße, 18230 Biendorf

    Biendorf Church is an Evangelical Lutheran church building of the Rerik parish.

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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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    Kühlungsborn Pier

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The pier is located in Kühlungsborn Ost, an extension of "Strandstraße" - a popular shopping street for tourists and locals.

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    Teapot Warnemünde

    • 18119 Rostock

    Hypar shell architecture - designed by the civil engineer Ulrich Müther from Binz

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  • ScanHotels City Rostock

    • Lange Straße, 18055 Rostock

    A retreat in the middle of the old town - with a view of Rostock harbor and in a quiet, yet central location. ScanHotels City offers ideal conditions as a starting point for exploring the city and surrounding area. The Baltic Sea coast can be reached in just twenty minutes.

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    Village church Bentwisch

    • Stralsunder Straße, 18182 Bentwisch

    The village church of Bentwisch is the church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish of Bentwisch in the Rostock district.

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  • Pension, holiday flat and holiday cooperative "Elme and Horst"

    • Dorfstraße, 23948 Elmenhorst/Kalkhorst

    The "Elme und Horst" holiday cooperative near the Baltic Sea in Klützer Winkel is a place for different holidays: Here there is community, but also retreat - everyone can decide for themselves.

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  • Hotel at the lake Warin

    • Wismarsche Straße, 19417 Warin

    Parkhotel zur Linde

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    Green Wiek Honeycomb House Hostel

    • Zur Wiek, 23968 Hohenkirchen OT Beckerwitz

    At the edge of the Klützer Winkel lies the natural area of the Wabenhausherberge with 6 tree houses in honeycomb form.

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    Levetzow Manor House

    • Am Gutshaus, 23972 Lübow

    In the Levetzow manor house you can expect a spacious ambience, in the vacation apartments a mixture of comfort, modernity and the "old".

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  • Village church Kambs

    • 18258 Kambs

    The village church Kambs, belonging to the district Kambs in the municipality Vorbeck, is a church building of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Rostock district. It is part of the parish of Schwaan.

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    Klefer farm

    • Ausbau, 23974 Krusenhagen

    Welcome to our family farm. Our farm is situated in a quiet location between the Hanseatic City of Wismar and the island of Poel. Children and parents can enjoy carefree vacations while getting to know life on the farm with ponies and horses, cats and our playful dog Chiwa.

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    Local history museum Kühlungsborn

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Heimatstube is located right next to the Haus des Gastes and guides you through the history of the Baltic resort.

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  • 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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    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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    District Agricultural Museum Dorf Mecklenburg

    • Rambower Weg, 23972 Dorf Mecklenburg

    The County Agricultural Museum in Dorf Mecklenburg offers many opportunities to engage directly with the West Mecklenburg region. The permanent exhibition, which was completely redesigned in 2011, takes up the recent history of rural development.

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    Beselin manor house

    • Am Gutshaus, 18196 Dummerstorf

    Beselin manor house was built around 1890/1900.

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    Hotels Nudeloper and Mecklenburger Hof

    • Friedensstraße, 17179 Gnoien

    In Mecklenburg Switzerland, the "Nudeloper" attracts its guests to the small town of Gnoien on the Warbel River, not far from Rostock. But what is the Nudeloper?

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  • Holy Spirit Church Rostock

    • Ottostraße, 18057 Rostock

    Neo-Gothic brick church with Art Nouveau painting and reconstructed Walcker organ

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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.