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With its vast water-rich landscape, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern invites you to enjoy a relaxing hike, especially in spring. The nature park trail takes you along glistening lakes to the picturesque Baltic Sea coast, which inspired Caspar David Friedrich.

Red-brick Schinkel tower and lighthouse at Cape Arkona on the island of Rügen, surrounded by green meadows and fields, with a view of the Baltic Sea in the background.
Baroque Ludwigslust Palace with palace garden and lawn in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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.
Two cyclists on a wooden footbridge on Krakow Lake surrounded by reeds and lake scenery.

Around 2,000 kilometers of Baltic Sea coastline, just as many sparkling blue lakes and a third of the land area protected by nature. The unmistakable white villas of Baltic architecture, proud Hanseatic brick buildings and, behind every hill, one of 2,000 castles and manor houses waiting to be discovered by you.

The spectacular resting place of the cranes, centuries-old beech forests and the imposing chalk cliffs that inspired Casper David Friedrich. Art and cultural highlights, such as the Störtebek Festival or the Schlösserherbst. Exciting offers for little explorers and accommodation where families feel at home.

Typical local delicacies made from sea buckthorn or fish, which are produced directly on site. Regional breweries and lovingly managed farmhouses and farm cafés invite you to linger. Handicrafts made of ceramics, amber, driftwood or sailcloth, which will keep the best vacation memories alive as souvenirs. All this awaits you in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. What are you waiting for?

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  1. The beech forest on the chalk-white cliffs of Jasmund. The view goes along the coast with a view of the Baltic Sea

    Jasmund National Park

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  2. Pure summer vibes: thanks to its proximity to the Baltic Sea, the university city of Rostock also enjoys a pleasant breeze in summer. The perfect summer day with plenty of harbor flair.

    The perfect summer day in Rostock

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  3. Aerial view of a campsite on the Baltic Sea coast with adjacent sandy beach and groynes in the sea.

    Camping in MV: Your place by the water

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  4. Mooring your houseboat in the Maremüritz marina

    Houseboat vacation in the Mecklenburg Lake District

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  5. In the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park, the family goes on an exciting discovery tour in the midst of untouched nature.

    Family vacation on Fischland-Darß-Zingst

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  6. Aerial view of the pier and the beach of Graal-Müritz, surrounded by woods and meadows, with the Baltic Sea in the light of an atmospheric sunset.

    Graal-Müritz: A jewel on the Baltic Sea

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  7. Aerial view of Cape Arkona on the island of Rügen, with its two lighthouses and the steep chalk coast, surrounded by fields and the Baltic Sea under a clear sky.

    Cape Arkona: a natural paradise and cultural jewel on the Baltic Sea

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  8. Aerial view of the cathedral in Bad Doberan at sunset, surrounded by trees, meadows and the surrounding town.

    Top highlights in Bad Doberan-Heiligendamm

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  9. The Zicker mountains on the Mönchgut peninsula offer breathtaking views of the vast landscape and the glistening waters of the Baltic Sea - a paradise for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. // © MV-T/Friedrich

    Why Mönchgut-Granitz is your perfect travel destination

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  10. Schwerin Castle at sunrise from the air

    Schwerin: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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  11. Houseboat on the Peene at sunset, surrounded by a tranquil river landscape and golden light on the horizon.

    Vacation with the houseboat on the Peene

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  12. Usedom is the perfect island for exploring. On an island safari with Gunnar Fiedler's Land Rover, you can get very close to the Baltic Sea island and its people. // © MV-T/Gross

    Pure Usedom - experience the island with all your senses

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    West Rügen: Excursion tips and experiences

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    Seven special city tours

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    Beach bars on the Baltic coast and inland

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  16. Cycling through Neustrelitz - a couple rides through an avenue

    By e-bike through the Mecklenburg Lake District

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  17. Bell tower and park building in Ludwigslust Palace Gardens with flowers and trees.

    The adventure gardens in Mecklenburg-Schwerin

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  18. As a gateway to the Peene Valley - is a stop on the bike path // © MV-T/Tiemann

    Cycling around the Szczecin Lagoon

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  19. A couple sits on a houseboat, wrapped in a blanket, looking out over a quiet, wooded river in the Mecklenburg Lake District.

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    Seven reasons for a houseboat vacation in autumn

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  20. Houseboats and sailing boats moored in Krummin harbor

    Nature vacation on Usedom

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  21. Panorama refueling on the pier of Boltenhagen. // © MV-T/Tiemann

    Enjoyable dawdling - by bike in the Bay of Wismar

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  22. Aerial view of Binz on Rügen with pier, coastline and surrounding forests.

    Binz Bay: Between elegance and a unique nature experience

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  • © Tourismuszentrale Rügen

    Monument Kap Arkona

    • Am Parkplatz, 18556 Putgarten

    The area monument Kap Arkona is one of the most popular excursion destinations on Rügen. In addition to the 45 metre high cliff, the cape is home to a whole range of sights: The castle wall of Jaromarsburg Castle is located directly at the top of the Cape. The glass dome of the restored sighting tower glistens next to it. The Schinkel tower, the large lighthouse and the bearing tower can be visited.

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  • View of the monastery courtyard // © Stadt Ribnitz-Damgarten

    Deutsches Bernsteinmuseum - German Amber Museum

    • Im Kloster, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten

    You can expect an exciting introduction to the natural history and geology of the fossil resin and precious works of art from 3000 years on over 1,000 square metres. The exhibition on the history of the monastery and convent in the adjacent monastery church shows hidden and revealed treasures so that you can also trace the life of the Poor Clares and the Protestant landowner's daughters at this place.

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  • © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Schwerin Cathedral St. Marien and St. Johannis

    • Am Dom, 19055 Schwerin

    The proverbial highlight of the churches in Mecklenburg: Schwerin Cathedral. This imposing masterpiece of brick Gothic is the oldest building in the city of Schwerin, has the highest church tower in Mecklenburg at 117.5 meters and is the only true cathedral in the state. The cathedral is open daily. Those who climb the 220 steps of the tower are greeted by a breathtaking view over Schwerin's lake landscape.

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  • © MV-T/Gohlke

    Port Thiessow

    • Dampferweg, 18586 Thiessow

    Port Thiessow

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  • Koserow pier

    • Am Strande, 17459 Koserow

    The new Koserow pier extends 280m into the Baltic Sea in the shape of a wave. Opened in 2021, it offers 2 large platforms that invite you to sit, enjoy and breathe the Baltic Sea air. At the same time, you can use it perfectly as a sunset cinema.

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  • Runde Steine säumen den Strand, sanfte Wellen umspülen moosbedeckte Findlinge. Die weißen Kreidefelsen des Nationalparks Jasmund ragen majestätisch über der Ostsee auf, gekrönt von sattem Buchengrün. Ein Ort, an dem Stille hörbar wird und die Kraft der Natur spürbar bleibt. // © Francesco Carovillano

    KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center

    • Open today
    • Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz

    Right next to the famous Königsstuhl chalk cliffs and the UNESCO World Heritage Old Beech Forests, the KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center offers a special nature experience for the whole family, whatever the weather. A world full of secrets is waiting to be discovered on 2,000 square meters of exhibition space and 28,000 square meters of outdoor area - multilingual and barrier-free.

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  • Palace garden with orangery in Neustrelitz // © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • An der Promenade, 17235 Neustrelitz

    The ducal Palaca Garden in Neustrelitz is a gem of 18th and 19th century garden art. In all seasons it invites you to stroll and discover.

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  • Modern museum architecture meets Hanseatic heritage: the Ozeaneum at Stralsund harbor merges with historic brick buildings and sailing ships to create a unique silhouette. In the evening light, the UNESCO World Heritage city glows in warm tones. Here you can experience maritime history up close - from the museum deck to the harbor promenade. // © Francesco Carovillano

    OZEANEUM Stralsund

    • Open today
    • Hafenstraße, 18439 Stralsund

    With its five exhibitions and 46 aquariums, the OZEANEUM Stralsund invites you on an extraordinary underwater journey beneath the northern seas. Visit Humboldt penguins on the roof terrace, "Niki" the female sand tiger shark in the 2.6-million-litre pool "Open Atlantic" and the giants of the sea - real life replicas of whales.

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  • Traumhafte Lage: Schloss Scherin auf einer kleinen Insel im Schweriner See // © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Schwerin Palace

    • Open today
    • Lennéstraße, 19053 Schwerin

    Schwerin Palace is located on an island in Lake Schwerin and is among the most important historicism edifices in Europe.

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  • Bird's eye view of Granitz hunting lodge // © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Granitz hunting lodge

    • Open today
    • Jagdschloss Granitz, 18609 Binz

    Granitz hunting lodge is one of the most popular destinations on the island of Rügen

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  • Güstrow Castle

    • Temporarily closed
    • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

    On the edge of the old town of Güstrow, one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe surprises with its southern charm. Magnificent stucco ceilings from the time of construction have been preserved. Extensive renovation work is currently taking place in the castle. Due to this, the castle museum is not open to the public.

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  • Ruhig sitzt der Braunbär auf der Wiese, sein dichtes Fell glänzt im Licht, das durch die Baumkronen fällt. Im Bärenwald Müritz bei Stuer finden gerettete Bären ein artgerechtes Zuhause auf 16 Hektar Wald. Hier lässt sich beobachten, wie die Tiere in ihrem natürlichen Rhythmus leben – ein berührendes Naturerlebnis. // © 1000seen.de

    BÄRENWALD Müritz

    • Open today
    • Am Bärenwald, 17209 Stuer

    Brown bears – all of which came from improperly kept habitats – live in Western Europe’s largest bear sanctuary in the Mecklenburg Lakes. It is open all year round!

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  • © VMO M. Jeschke

    Heiligendamm Pier

    • 18209 Heiligendamm

    In 1793 Friedrich Franz I founded the first German seaside resort: Heiligendamm. Today, the white bathing villas and the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm attract thousands of visitors every year. From the panoramic pier you have the best view of the classicistic ensemble.

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  • Rescue tower Binz

    • Strandpromenade (Strandzugang 6), 18609 Ostseebad Binz

    A romantic place for "yes" sayers. The rescue tower at beach access 6 in Binz on the island of Rügen.

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  • Mirow Castle

    • Open today
    • Schlossinsel, 17252 Mirow

    The present palace was built under Adolf Friedrich III according to plans by Christoph Julius Löwe between 1749 and 1752 as a widow's residence for his stepmother Elisabeth-Albertine.

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  • Colorful rhododendrons in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz - a paradise for nature lovers and walkers. // © MV-T/Gohlke

    Rhododendron Park

    • Open today
    • Zarnesweg, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Directly behind the dunes of the Baltic Sea beach is the 4.5 ha rhododendron park. The park was created in the years 1955-1961 by the Rostock garden architect Friedrich-Karl Evert on a former sand pit. It is unique in Mecklenburg and one of the largest in Germany.

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  • Enjoy the panoramic view at a height of 40 meters from the "Adlerhorst" observation tower // © Erlebnis Akademie AG / Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen

    Natural Heritage Centre Rügen (Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen)

    • Open today
    • Forsthaus Prora, 18609 Ostseebad Binz OT Prora

    The Natural Heritage Centre Rügen with treetop path and experience exhibition is open 364 days a year so that you can experience and get to know nature all year round.

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  • Leuchtturm Warnemünde // © Pescht

    Warnemünde Lighthouse

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Am Leuchtturm, 18119 Warnemünde

    The lighthouse in Warnemünde is 31 metres high and made of white glazed bricks. The galleries of the tower invite you to enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Warnemünde, the Baltic Sea and the beach.

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  • Exterior view of the Wismar Museum of City History SCHABBELL // © TZ Wismar, Christoph Meyer (paperheroes)

    Museum of the History of the Hanseatic City of Wismar in the Schabbell

    • Open today
    • Schweinsbrücke, 23966 Wismar

    The "Schabbell", one of the earliest Renaissance buildings in the Baltic region, the neighboring building at Schweinsbrücke 6 and the associated courtyards were reopened in December 2017 after extensive and careful renovation and now serve as exhibition and event space for the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Wismar.

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  • The Rostock city port and the view from over the Warnow River // © TZRW/J. Zittlau

    Rostock City Harbour

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18057 Rostock

    The city harbour on the banks of the Warnow with its museum and sailing harbour is a popular promenade with restaurants, shopping facilities and large stores. Until the opening of the seaport in 1960, the entire cargo handling was concentrated here.

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