With more than 2,000 km of coastline and more than 2,000 lakes, the vacation state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is famous for its unique water landscapes that attract visitors eager to experience its white beaches. Bathers get their money’s worth when swimming in salty sea water and as they enjoy the fine sandy beaches in front of rugged cliffs. Many beaches along the Baltic coast and on the islands have a particularly shallow water entrance and are fairly safe even for the inexperienced beginners. Barrier free beach access also allows for the guests with limited mobility to enjoy their beach days.

Various sporting opportunities are equally available both on the beach and in the water. The coastal beaches under the bright sun and clear blue sky provides an equally good place for both volleyball and beach soccer. Those who prefer sailing can get on their costs by enjoying the cool waters of the Baltic Sea and the numerous lakes in the Lake District. The fairly calm sea provides excellent background for stand up paddlers and even kite surfers.

The inland area invites visitors to enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear lakes and rivers. Bathing here is guaranteed to be fun, since the quality of the water is exceptionally good. In addition, the bathing spots in the vacation region attract with child-friendly beach sections, best comfort and service stations. Travellers can find an overview of the best bathing spots on the lakes and on the beaches of the Baltic Sea via appropriate apps.

Whether it's building sand castles, romping around or playing ball - a good mood comes up easily on a beach vacation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. And if the weather doesn't suit to go sunbathing, you can go on a treasure hunt in rubber boots and a raincoat to find amber, shells or hagstones along the waterline.

Families can really enjoy themselves in the 9 family-friendly certified places in the country. There are child-friendly and guarded beach sections available, providing all possible comforts including beach chair rental stations. While the little ones play in the sand, parents and grandparents can lean back and enjoy sunbathing in peace. Swimming courses for kids turn inexperienced swimmers into capable swimmers and agile water sprites. To avoid unpleasant incidents on vacation, a few rules should be observed when swimming.