Riding vacation

Discover land and beach on horseback

Discover Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on horseback.

From October to April it is called purely in the saddle and off to the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea, © TMV/Pantel

Discover the countryside and beach on horseback

A riding vacation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern means much more than just sitting in the saddle. It's all about the special connection between man and horse - whether it's riding, going for walks together, relaxing in the stables or taking a carriage ride through the beautiful countryside.

Experience a time-out where the focus is on being together with the horse.

Whether you are an experienced rider or a horse lover with no riding experience, our offer is aimed at anyone who sees horses not only as a sporting partner, but also as a gentle companion on a very special journey.

Discover the horse vacation anew – in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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Riding vacation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Holidaymakers can look forward to an eventful and active vacation on horseback from the Baltic Sea to the Lake District. During a riding vacation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, guests can enjoy the natural diversity on a horseback ride. When riding, ancient, shady tree-lined avenues often lead past stately manor houses, medieval brick churches, expansive parks or majestic castles.
For families with little horse lovers, pony rides are part of the daily program at many riding stables. For those who want to improve their skills, riding lessons are on the agenda. If you want to send your kids on a on their own, you can rely on family-friendly with first-class care.

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Learn to ride on vacation

Whether English or Western, for beginners, professionals, children or adults - in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern there is a whole range of different Unterrichtsformen. Children are introduced to the pony in a playful way. They often start with vaulting, a type of gymnastics on the horseback, but in any case with training in small groups. Some of the providers' programs are specially tailored to women, others to mothers and fathers or to the whole family. And there are also a range of courses for children, young people and adults with physical or mental difficulties. The approach here is: When dealing with the large, gentle animals, people are addressed holistically, i.e. through all the senses equally.

Events for horse lovers

Throughout the year, there are events on the program from the island of Rügen to the country estate of Redefin, in which the noble four-legged friends play a major role. Since the 30-year war, for example, the barrel-killing has been celebrated primarily on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, but also in other regions of the country. It was presumably a response by the common people to the tournaments of the nobility, from which they were always excluded. In the barrel smashing, galloping riders try to smash a suspended herring barrel with powerful blows using wooden knuckles.

The annual winter fun on Warnemünde beach is just as cheerful, with pony rides, horse races and horse riding directly on the icy Baltic Sea. Later in May, polo is played at the same location.
Top-class show jumping tournaments such as the international CSI tournament in Redefin or the mare parades at the Ganschow stud farm also delight horse lovers. The Redefin State Stud alone regularly hosts festivals, stallion parades or the popular picnic horse symphony concerts - a treat for the eyes and ears.

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  • © FFW Wiendorf

    Christmas tree bonfire in Wiendorf

    • Date: 1/10/26
    • Hauptstraße, 18258 Wiendorf

    On January 10, 2026, the Wiendorf fire department cordially invites you to the traditional Christmas tree burning. From 5:30 pm, the new year will be welcomed together in a cozy atmosphere at the fire station. There will be a free mulled wine for every Christmas tree you bring along! The Wiendorf Volunteer Fire Brigade Support Association and the fire department will be providing food and drinks. Come along - we look forward to an atmospheric evening!

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  • © Bernsteinreiter Hirschburg

    Carnival ride with masquerade costume and children's champagne

    • Date: 2/15/26
    • Neuklockenhäger Weg, 18311 Hirschburg

    The Bernstein Riders are organizing a different kind of ride on February 15, 2026. The carnival ride is an outing on horseback in costume.

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  • © A.Strohbehn

    State Indoor Show Jumping Championships at the State Stud Redefin

    • Next date: 2/27/26
    • All dates: 2/27/26 to 3/1/26
    • Betriebsgelände, 19230 Redefin

    State Indoor Show Jumping Championships at Redefin State Stud from February 27 - March 1, 2026 In February 2026, Redefin State Stud will once again be the center of show jumping in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. After the top-class championships in 2025, we are once again looking forward to three days of show jumping under the best conditions - in the portal riding arena with heated grandstand and adjoining warm-up arena.

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  • © Strohbehn, Annett

    State Indoor Dressage Championships at the State Stud Redefin

    • Next date: 3/7/26
    • All dates: 3/7/26 to 3/8/26
    • Betriebsgelände, 19230 Redefin

    State Indoor Dressage Championships at the Redefin State Stud from March 07 - March 08, 2026 In March 2026, the State Stud Redefin will once again be the center of dressage riding in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. After the top-class sporting championships in 2025, we are once again looking forward to two days of dressage under the best conditions - in the portal riding arena with heated grandstand and adjoining warm-up arena. Venue: Redefin State Stud, premises 1, 19230 Redefin Questions about the program: Roland Volkmann Phone: 0157 - 75055489 E-mail: volkmann@landgestuet-redefin.de Advertising partnerships & sponsoring: Hanna Timm Phone: 0170 - 9815156 E-Mail: timm@landgestuet-redefin.de

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  • © bernsteinreiter

    Women's Day ride

    • Date: 3/8/26
    • Neuklockenhäger Weg, 18311 Hirschburg

    Take part in a special kind of horseback ride. On this day, enjoy a ride on horseback along the Baltic Sea coast, the lagoon or through the lake landscape and treat yourself to a glass of sparkling wine.

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  • © Kevin Schiemann / KVW Wustrow

    20th Fischland beach gallop race

    • Date: 4/4/26
    • Strandstraße, 18347 Ostseebad Wustrow

    Flying manes, thundering hooves and whipping sand in front of beautiful Baltic Sea scenery

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  • © Maya Harloff

    Redefin Youth Championship

    • Next date: 4/11/26
    • All dates: 4/11/26 to 4/12/26
    • Betriebsgelände, 19230 Redefin

    From April 11 to 12, 2026, the Redefin State Stud will be all about young riders. At the Redefin Youth Championships, young riders will showcase their skills and demonstrate exciting show jumping at a high level.

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  • © Arndt Gläser (KI erweitert)

    26th Barth barrel knocking down

    • Next date: 5/8/26
    • All dates: 5/8/26 to 5/10/26
    • Trebin, 18356 Barth

    The barrel knocking belongs to the oldest customs in the region. It is a competition that is usually carried out on horseback.

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  • © Sven Först

    2nd Redefin Children's Day

    • Date: 5/31/26
    • Betriebsgelände, 19230 Redefin

    A very special day for little horse lovers at Redefin State Stud from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 1, 2025. Admission free!

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  • © https://www.goehren-lebbin.com/veranstaltungen

    Horse show at Land Fleesensee

    • Next date: 7/1/26
    • All dates: 7/1/26 to 8/26/26
    • Strandwiese, 17213 Untergöhren

    Free admission! For young and old, horse show with fascinating acrobatics on the beach meadow in Untergöhren, in the Fleesensee region.

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  • © Tourismusgesellschaft mbH Kap Arkona

    Viking Festival at Cape Arkona | The Battle of Svantevit

    • Next date: 7/10/26
    • All dates: 7/10/26 to 7/12/26
    • Arkona, 18556 Arkona

    Viking festival at Cape Arkona from July 10 - 12, 2026 | Battle of Svantevit directly on the historic ramparts of the Jaromarsburg at the Peilturm | Show fights, market, camp life with music

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  • © Kevin Schiemann / KVW Wustrow

    189 Wustrower barrel knock off

    • Date: 7/12/26
    • Direktor-Schütz-Weg, 18347 Ostseebad Wustrow

    Traditional event

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    Dierhagen barrel knock-off

    • Next date: 8/8/26
    • All dates: 8/13/22 to 8/8/26
    • Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Str., 18347 Ostseebad Dierhagen

    BIG FOLK FESTIVAL

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  • © Joachim Kloock

    St. Martin's procession in Warnemünde

    • Date: 11/11/26
    • Kirchenplatz, 18119 Rostock

    November 11 not only heralds the start of the carnival season, but also a beautiful custom awaits the children of Warnemünde and all guests on St. Martin's Day.

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