Wonderful winter experiences

in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Published: January 31, 2025

Cold happiness: Whether by rowing boat or canoe - in wintry Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, water hikers are alone with themselves and nature on over 2,000 lakes and rivers.

Published: January 31, 2025

Surfing, canoeing, camping or fishing - anyone who thinks that these and other activities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are only possible in summer is mistaken. There is also plenty to experience in winter.

1. saunas

Houseboat cruise in winter? But only with a sauna!

Is it too cold on the houseboat in winter? No way! The new sauna houseboats from Kuhnle-Tours offer particularly cozy time-outs in the Mecklenburg Lake District. An efficient heating system makes it possible to travel outside the summer months too. The special feature: Guests can, for example, have the heat blown out of their bones on the roof terrace or, if the weather is right, even warm themselves in the snow. After refreshing themselves, sauna guests can relax in the large relaxation room in the bow. In spring, with a bit of luck, you might even be able to watch cranes through the large window at the stern while enjoying the sauna. Incidentally, the sauna houseboat has 15 hp and can therefore be driven without a license.

The panoramic windows provide a great view in addition to the sweating., © TMV/Tiemann

2. paddling

Paddling through the glittering tree trellis

Paddling through a white trellis of trees is a special experience. Water fans, for example, can enjoy the breathtaking atmosphere of the Warnow on winter days. It has its source near the state capital of Schwerin in the heart of Mecklenburg and flows into the Baltic Sea in Rostock. The Warnow breakthrough valley is quite wild in places, but about 50 kilometers before the Hanseatic city it becomes a leisurely lowland river. Sections that are perfect for family paddling tours in summer can also be experienced by the hardy in winter. Accompanied by a guide from Wanderer Aktivtour, for example, you can enjoy the tranquillity of the enchanting landscape on the river.

 

3. surfing

It's never too cold for a good session

When frigid waves lash against the beach, where otherwise a 20-metre-wide strip of powder separates the Baltic Sea from the sea, weatherproof water fans are in just the right place for surfing: winter wetsuit on, cap on and off into the waves. The open areas along the 2,000-kilometre-long Baltic Sea coast offer the action you want at any time of year. No matter which way the wind is blowing, there is the right spot for every direction - and for every level. The shallow Bodden waters are more suitable for beginners. There are big waves for pros on the Baltic Sea. If you don't have a board with you, you can go to Supremesurf in Rostock in winter, for example. In summer, the equipment is usually available directly at the wave location.

Surfing in winter on the Baltic Sea, © TMV/Roth

4. fishing

Dress really warm: Fishing adventures as a winter experience

Fancy a fishing adventure in winter? Against an enchanting backdrop of frosted trees, a fishing trip to the Baltic Sea and Bodden coast or inland lakes is something very special. In the Mecklenburg Lake District, for example, predatory fish such as perch, zander and pike are particularly large at this time of year and are undisturbed on the waters that are less frequented in winter. Guests with little fishing experience can, for example, join one of the guides from Müritzfischer or the fishing experts from Seewirtschaft Fleesensee, who will guide them to the best spots even in winter. If you do not have a valid fishing license, you can purchase a tourist fishing license and a fishing permit.

5. sailing

Brown sails on the ice

If you want to experience a regatta spectacle in a winter setting, you should keep an eye on the weather forecasts during the cold season and make your way to the Fischland-Darßst peninsula at the right time. This is where ice sailors take to the ice on their traditional sailing sledges in favorable wind conditions. In the Ahrenshoop district of Althagen and in Wustrow, the conditions are usually the most favorable: the low water freezes well with little prevailing current. Local shipwrights and fishermen used to make these sailing sledges with oak runners set in iron. The mast and rigging often came from the small fishing boats, the so-called zee boats with the typical rust-brown sails.

Across the Bodden in an ice sailer, © TMV/Nordreport

6. camping

Winter camping on the Baltic Sea and lakes

What could be more relaxing than sitting in a cozy, warm camper with a hot mulled wine and looking out over the cold, wintery Baltic Sea? On the coast and in the Mecklenburg Lake District, around 26 of the sites organized in the state association of the camping industry are also open in the winter months and offer a good alternative to vacation apartments, guesthouses or hotels for caravans and motorhomes - a winter vacation in the middle of nature, so to speak. Many of the camping sites have great offers and activities on offer. Little winter guests, for example, can recharge their batteries after hikes through wintry forests or snowball fights while playing in indoor play areas.

A small selection of campsites that are open in winter can be found at Campingland-MV.

Motorhome pitches with direct lake view, © TMV/Gross

Open campsites in winter

20 Ergebnisse
  • © Michael Hecht

    Island camping Werder

    • Insel Werder, 17214 Alt Schwerin

    Island camping in the middle of Lake Plauer See, one of the largest lakes in Germany. 1300 m shore zone. In front of the permanent campsite, well-equipped camper pitches are available all year round. All year-round pitches near the shore, many pitches with water and sewage connections. There are textile and nudist camping areas and a boat dock.

    Read more: "Island camping Werder"
  • Fishing children at the jetty of the witch's wood at the Jamel Lake, © Hexenwäldchen

    Camping site Zum Hexenwäldchen

    • Blankenförde, 17252 Blankenförde / Kakeldütt

    The Hexenwäldchen is a small, secure and family nature campsite directly on the lake, in the middle of the motorboat-free Müritz National Park with a real (!) Night rest from 22.00Uhr. With us you will experience a friendly and relaxed togetherness with "proper" guests, and quite a few have children with them!

    Read more: "Camping site Zum Hexenwäldchen"
  • © Christa Labouvie

    Camping and camper site Amazonascamp Loitz

    • Mühlentorvorstadt, 17121 Loitz

    Discover the Amazon Camp, a well-equipped campsite, idyllically located in the middle of the Peene Valley River Landscape Nature Park.

    Read more: "Camping and camper site Amazonascamp Loitz"
  • © Campingpark Zuruf

    Campingpark Zuruf

    • Seestraße, 19395 Plau am See

    The Mecklenburg Lake District is an ideal recreation area!

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  • View of the natural bathing place at the campsite, © Peenecamp

    Peenecamp and beach Neukalen

    • Schulstrasse, 17154 Neukalen

    The campsite "Peenecamp" is located at the edge of the idyllic small town of Neukalen - directly at one of the last pristine rivers in Germany, the Peene, and in the middle of the two species-rich nature parks "Peene Valley River Landscape" and "Mecklenburg Switzerland and Lake Kummerow Nature Park".

    Read more: "Peenecamp and beach Neukalen"
  • Camping ground Am Freesenbruch

    • Am Bahndamm, 18374 Zingst

    Camping vacation on the Baltic Sea - pure relaxation

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  • © Campingpark Kamerun

    Camping and camper park Cameroon

    • Open today
    • Zur Stillen Bucht, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    The campsite is located directly on the north shore of the Müritz.

    Read more: "Camping and camper park Cameroon"
  • Aerial view of Waren/ Müritz, © Waren (Müritz)-Information

    Camping site Ecktannen

    • Fontanestraße, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    Camping Ecktannen is located at the Müritz National Park and the largest lake in Germany, the Müritz.

    Read more: "Camping site Ecktannen"
  • 4 star campsite on Lake Krakow, © Frank Eilrich

    Campingplace at Krakower See

    • Open today
    • Windfang, 18292 Krakow am See

    In the climatic health resort of Krakow am See, the 4-star campsite at the Krakow Lake offers everything you need for a good holiday.

    Read more: "Campingplace at Krakower See"
  • © Uwe Brücks

    Camping paradise Dahmen

    • Am Erlengrund, 17166 Dahmen

    We offer you rest and relaxation and that in addition, in the most beautiful nature that Mecklenburg Switzerland has to offer!

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  • © Naturcamping Malchow

    Camping and mobile home park - Naturcamping Malchow

    • Zum Plauer See, 17213 Malchow

    The camping and mobile home park Naturcamping Malchow is located in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District directly on the picturesque eastern shore of Lake Plauer See. Feel the pulse of nature and enjoy the biodiversity and nativeness of the flora and fauna.

    Read more: "Camping and mobile home park - Naturcamping Malchow"
  • © Jennifer Neumann

    Baltic Sea Camping "Am Salzhaff

    • Strandweg, 18233 Pepelow

    The camping and mobile home park is located directly on the Salzhaff, one of the most popular windsurfing and kitesurfing areas in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The kite and windsurfing schools at the site offer courses for beginners and advanced surfers. For families with children, the adjacent bathing beach is very popular because of its shallow shore zone.

    Read more: "Baltic Sea Camping "Am Salzhaff"
  • © Ostseecamping Ferienpark Zierow KG

    Baltic Sea Camping Holiday Park Zierow

    • Strandstraße, 23968 Zierow

    Your family-run campsite directly on the natural Baltic Sea beach with caravan, camper and tent sites as well as permanent vacation accommodation.

    Read more: "Baltic Sea Camping Holiday Park Zierow"
  • © MüritzTherme

    Camping site Pappelbucht Röbel

    • Seebadstraße, 17207 Röbel

    This dreamlike spot is located directly at the 117 km² large Müritz and is embedded in the unique forest and lake landscape of Mecklenburg.

    Read more: "Camping site Pappelbucht Röbel"
  • © Haveltourist GmbH & Co. KG

    Camping and Holiday Park Havelberge

    • An den Havelbergen, 17237 Userin OT Groß Quassow

    Havelberge Camping and Holiday Park lies directly at Lake Woblitz. In addition to 90 holiday homes and mobile homes, thers's also a restaurant with sun terrace and lake views and many exciting activities as well as entertainment shows and live music. (April-October)

    Read more: "Camping and Holiday Park Havelberge"
  • © Andy Ennen

    Wellness Camp Dune 6

    • Open today
    • Inselweg, 18374 Zingst

    Wellness-Camp Dune 6 - Welcome to the multiple award-winning Wellness-Camp Düne 6 on the Fischland Darß Zingst!

    Read more: "Wellness Camp Dune 6"
  • Camping park Baltic resort Rerik, © Camping Ostsee & Freizeit GmbH

    Camping park Baltic resort Rerik

    • Straße am Zeltplatz, 18230 Ostseebad Rerik

    The campsite with 250 pitches on the Baltic Sea in the Baltic resort Rerik near Kühlungsborn is quietly located. You can easily reach the nearby beach accesses and the town center on foot. The modern 5* sanitary building leaves nothing to be desired, such as children's bathrooms and rental bathrooms.

    Read more: "Camping park Baltic resort Rerik"
  • © Max Greiling

    Camping am Bauernhof

    • OT Feldberg, Eichholz, 17258 Feldberger Seenlandschaft

    Our campsite offers you ideal conditions for a relaxing stay in the nature, on the water and on land. For sporty guests we have beside the boat rental also a Beachvolleyball court, Beachsoccer court and table tennis tables.

    Read more: "Camping am Bauernhof"
  • © Stefan Burkhardt

    Camping Drewoldke

    • Zittkower Weg, 18556 Altenkirchen

    Directly behind the dune of the Baltic Sea beach, surrounded by evergreen pines and in the middle of the wild romantic natural landscape of the Wittow peninsula in the north of Rügen. Behind the dune the kilometer-long beach of the Schaabe stretches towards the south and towards the north the steep shore of Cape Arkona begins.

    Read more: "Camping Drewoldke"
  • © Camping in Neuhaus

    Camping in Neuhaus

    • Birkenallee, 18347 Neuhaus

    Camping in Neuhaus is located directly behind the dunes of the Baltic Sea in Neuhaus, a district of the Baltic resort Dierhagen at the gateway to the Fischland-Darß-Zingst Peninsula. With us, you are just a few steps away from the white, sun-drenched beach and the clean, refreshing waters of the Baltic Sea.

    Read more: "Camping in Neuhaus"

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7. ice bathing for beginners

Or maybe every Sunday? When the air is freezing and the water is struggling to stay ice-free, it's time for the Warnemünde ice bathers.

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