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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  • © Ferienwohnung Schomecker

    Vacation apartment Schomecker

    • Kliffstraße, 18211 Nienhagen

    The vacation apartment is located in the Baltic resort Nienhagen, about halfway between the seaside resort Heiligendamm and Warnemünde.

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  • St. John's Church in Ticino // © Lutz Werner

    Ticino city church

    • Rostocker Straße, 18195 Tessin

    The Gothic St. John's Church in the historic center of Ticino was consecrated around 1350.

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  • Dune Hotel Markgrafenheide

    • Dünenweg, 18146 Rostock-Markgrafenheide

    In best beach location, surrounded by coastal forest, you will find our quiet, cozy, family-run hotel with maritime restaurant, Mecklenburg and international cuisine, fish specialties.

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  • © Haus am Wald Graal-Müritz

    House by the forest

    • Ribnitzer Straße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Vacation home in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

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  • House in Birkenweg 19 18184 Roggentin To the shopping center Clobus 500m to Centrum Rostock about 4.5 km with both apartments Parking in front of the house // © Wohnhaus

    Vacation apartment Grätz

    • Birkenweg, 18184 Roggentin

    On the outskirts of Rostock in Roggentin you will find our modern furnished apartments in a 2-family house in a quiet cul-de-sac.Here you also have free parking.

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    Schwaan Art Museum

    • Open today
    • Mühlenstraße, 18258 Schwaan

    The art museum in the Kunstmühle dedicates its exhibition and collection activities to the painters of the Schwaan artists' colony. In addition to its own collection, changing exhibitions are shown. These tie in with the works of the Schwaan painters and place them in a new context.

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  • Directly on the market square of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Wismar // © arcona Management GmbH_Henrike Schönen

    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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  • Schöne Aussicht vom Balkon eines Zimmers // © Europa-Hotel Kühlungsborn

    Hotel Max by the sea Kühlungsborn

    • Dünenstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The 4 star boutique hotel at the Lindenpark in Kühlungsborn with experience rotisserie "Wings & Drums".

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    Spa forest in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Rostocker Straße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    The Graal-Müritz spa forest is a 13-hectare nature reserve. The white sandy beaches are just a few steps away, allowing nature and the sea to merge harmoniously.

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  • Rehna Monastery

    • Open today
    • Kirchplatz, 19217 Rehna

    Rehna is home to one of the most beautiful and largest preserved monastery complexes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The monastery offers space for art, theater and music and is a focal point for pilgrimage and long-distance hiking. Particularly worth seeing are the large monastery garden, the late Romanesque monastery church, the Kneipp basin on the monastery grounds, and the pretty town of Rehna with its half-timbered buildings.

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    Villa Fortuna

    • Parkstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Vacation room on the 1st floor : Large, modern furnished vacation room with open fully equipped kitchenette, shower and toilet. Extra bed possible. Car parking space. Cottage on the property : Large room , kitchen, shower, toilet and terrace. Renovated in 2019. Handicapped accessible! Car parking space. Bicycle parking, laundry package. Physiotherapy in the house.

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  • Die aus dem 15. Jahrhundert stammende Kirche. // © Frank Burger

    Church Alt Bukow

    • Kirchweg, 18233 Alt Bukow

    The Lutheran church is a listed church building in Alt Bukow.

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  • © Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Boltenhagen

    Active Park Boltenhagen

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Ostseeallee, 23946 Boltenhagen

    The exercise trail is not only beautifully situated on the forest promenade, but also boasts 14 ergometrically optimized and varied training options.

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  • © Tourismuszentrale Wismar

    Fresh pit

    • Frische Grube, 23966 Wismar

    The Frische Grube is one of the oldest artificial watercourses in Germany that run through a city. It connects Lake Schwerin with the Baltic Sea via the Mühlenteich, the Wallensteingraben and Lake Losten.

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    Smoke house Möllin

    • Open today
    • 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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  • Exterior view of Schlagsdorf church // © Kirche Schlagsdorf / Blumenschein

    Church Schlagsdorf

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Hauptstr., 19217 Schlagsdorf

    The late Romanesque hall church from the 12th century impresses with its architectural features and rich historical furnishings. The baroque altar from 1641, a rare antler chandelier, the bronze baptismal font and the pulpit from 1703 make it a worthwhile destination for those interested in culture.

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  • 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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  • Willkommen im restaurierten Backsteinhaus // © S. Hoffmeister

    Schaalsee vacations in the old country house

    • Dutzower Str., 19205 Kneese OT Sandfeld

    High quality cottage furnished in country style is suitable for 4 people on the first floor. Renting the whole renovated house for 6 people is possible. The cottage is equipped with a large kitchen-living room, fireplace and 2 bathrooms with sauna. It is situated very quietly embedded in a hilly landscape. The natural bathing place is within walking distance.

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  • Exterior view of Jellyfish Hostel // © Jellyfish Hostel

    Jellyfish Hostel - central | cheap | quiet

    • Beginenberg, 18055 Rostock

    Jellyfish Hostel is a cozy hostel, extremely centrally located in the middle of the historic old town of Rostock in a quiet cul-de-sac.

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    Strandresidenz-Kühlungsborn

    • Cubanzestraße, 18225 Ostseebad Kühlungsborn

    Germany's best vacation rental and other 5-star beach apartments for 1-8 persons with 1-4 bedrooms, 63-205 sqm, directly on the beach, smoke- and pet-free.

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  • Church from the south side with entrance portal // © Frank Burger

    Church Gelbensande

    • Kiefernweg, 18182 Gelbensande

    The church in Gelbensande is a brick church.

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  • Michelenburg castle rampart

    • Am Burgwall, 23972 Dorf Mecklenburg

    Only the rampart of Michelenburg Castle in the village of Mecklenburg remains.

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    Concert Garden West

    • Strandpromenade, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Concert Garden West offers space for open air events of all kinds.

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  • Church from the south side // © Frank Burger

    Volkenshagen church

    • Moehlenweg, 18184 Volkenshagen

    The village church Volkenshagen is the church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish in Klein Kussewitz in the district of Rostock.

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  • Village church Groß Salitz - bicycle culture church

    • 19205 Gross Salitz

    The Marienkirche Groß Salitz dates from the 13th and early 14th century and surprises with its unusual size and shape for a village church. As a "bicycle culture church" cyclists and hikers are welcome to use the rest area at the church.

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  • Side view from Gollwitz lighthouse // © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Gollwitz lighthouse

    • 23999 Gollwitz

    Standing about 1 km outside of Gollwitz, the lighthouse is a beautiful sight despite its rustic construction.

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  • Exterior view Strandhotel Deichgraf // © Strandhotel Deichgraf

    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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  • Bath Carolinchen

    • 23946 Boltenhagen

    The Carolinchen bathing streetcar runs from the Baltic resort of Boltenhagen along the steep coast to the oldest district of Tarnewitz. There are 54 seats and one wheelchair place with lowerable platform available.

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    "Kunsthof" Bad Doberan

    • Closed today
    • Am Markt (Hinterhof), 18209 Bad Doberan

    In the "Kunsthof" Bad Doberan you can experience the diversity of arts and crafts.

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  • Die Dorfkirche in Hohen Luckow. // © Frank Burger

    Church Hohen Luckow

    • Ahornallee, 18239 Satow OT Hohen Luckow

    The village church of Hohen Luckow is located in the middle of the village right next to the Hohen Luckow estate.

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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.