Destinations and Excursion Tips

Discover the Best Travel Destinations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Chalk cliffs in Jasmund National Park at sunrise in the fall

Destinations and Excursion Tips

Discover the Best Travel Destinations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern combines a unique natural environment with cities steeped in history and deeply rooted, traditional culture.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern combines a unique natural environment with cities steeped in history and deeply rooted, traditional culture.

The entire region is a trove of unforgettable treasures, ranging from the medieval towns and historic castles, many beautiful beaches of the Baltic coast to the wildlife in the diverse landscape of lakes and forests in the Lake District. Here are our suggestions for all the destinations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern you should definitely visit!

Why You'll Love the Baltic Sea

The German Baltic Sea coastline extends for over 2,000 kilometres, including the coast of its islands. It is highly rich in features, ranging from white, sandy beaches stretching to the famous chalk cliffs of the island of Rügen. Quaint fishing villages adorn the coastline, largely looking exactly as they did in the past centuries – a perfect destination for those interested to see how the life in this area looked like in the past. There are also sophisticated seaside resorts with all the thrills that modern spas have to offer while maintaining the same outside look of the region-specific “resort architecture” (Bäderarchitektur) for the last 200 years. The Baltic Sea has almost no tides and the water levels remain largely at the same level, making it a suitable bathing experience even for less capable swimmers.

Breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea from the chalk coast in Jasmund National Park on the island of Rügen, © TMV/Roth

Nature


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Insight into the alleys of the old town of Rostock, © TMV/Gänsicke

Cities


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The Lake District - the Root of Nature

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is perhaps best known for its Lake District. Formed during the last ice age some 12,000 years ago, this region has earned itself the colloquial name of “the land of thousand lakes” and is well known for its diverse flora and fauna. It is home to several nature parks, most notably the Müritz National park that lies at the largest lake of the Lake District, the Lake Müritz.

A bird's eye view of Schwerin Castle., © TMV/Gänsike

Castles and Manors


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Explore the Region on Excursions to the Cities and Nature

There are many things to do and see in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. For starters, there are numerous city walking tours, providing the opportunity for travellers to discover many cities and towns of the region such as Rostock, Wismar and Stralsund under the supervision of an experienced guide. Famous castles such as Schwerin Castle, Gelbensande and Güstrow are open for visitors as well. Next to walking and hiking tours in the cities or along the coastline and through the forests, visitors can enjoy other activities such as cycling, stand up paddling, canoeing, and sailing. In the national parks, tours are offered where you can observe the wildlife close up; bird watching is especially popular in this area.

The natural, historic as well as cultural riches of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern provide an incredibly diverse touristic offer that cannot be easily exhausted, even after multiple visits to the region – and you will always be happy to return here once again!

The "Hotel am Meer" appeals with its proximity to the Baltic Sea beach, its wellness area and the Blue Moon Lounge with panoramic view on the roof., © TMV/Friedrich

Spa Resorts


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On the new treetop path Ivenacker Eichen families and nature lovers get on the track of the secrets of the trees, © TMV/Tiemann

Natural landscapes


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Once "floating" above the waves of the roaring Baltic Sea - this is possible on the pier in the seaside resort of Ahlbeck, which is also the oldest in Germany., © TMV/Grundner

Islands


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Not just on Lake Teterow can it be said that the way is the goal – explore the holiday regions of Mecklenburg Vorpommern, © TMV/Allrich

Vacation Regions


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