Mecklenburg Baltic Coast

Vacation in the Cradle of Bathing Culture

Vacationing at the birthplace of the German Baltic Sea bathing culture - the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast is where bathing vacations for recreational purposes got their start: When in 1793 the Mecklenburg Grand Duke Friedrich Franz I, together with his personal physician, recognized that bathing in the Baltic Sea had a particularly beneficial effect on health, he laid the foundation for the "summer resort by the sea" with the first seaside resort Heiligendamm.

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.
The Baltic Sea coast in Boltenhagen, © TMV/Gänsicke

Today, the Baltic seaside resorts of Boltenhagen, Kühlungsborn and Graal-Müritz are ideal starting points for those seeking relaxation, active holidaymakers, art and architecture enthusiasts and the whole family,

in addition to the seaside resort of Heiligendamm.

Here, where the interplay between history, tradition and modernity exudes a very special charm, you can discover ancient tree-lined avenues, wide fields, magnificent castles and manor houses as well as sublime brick Gothic alongside the architecture of the moonlit Baltic Sea. The romantic harbors along the Baltic Sea coast are the perfect place to experience the Hanseatic charm and maritime flair of the , while the fantastic sunsets on the miles of sandy beaches enchant holidaymakers.

The vacation experts for the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast

 

The most beautiful places

Vacation on the Baltic Sea coast

Heiligendamm Seaside Resort

As Germany's oldest seaside resort, vacationers in Heiligendamm enjoy seaside vacations in an atmosphere steeped in history. The "White City by the Sea" attracts with its sun-soaked bathing beaches in front of the magnificent backdrop of the historic seaside resort architecture . Not only families with children experience an entertaining ride with nostalgia factor on the narrow-gauge Molli bathing train.

Hanseatic City of Wismar

Those interested in culture should plan a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Wismar as part of their vacation itinerary. The historic buildings of the picturesque old town have written architectural history as North German Brick Gothic. Cyclists can reach the historic Hanseatic city on a tour along the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route.

Baltic Resort Boltenhagen

The second oldest seaside resort in Mecklenburg guarantees an unforgettable time not only for beach vacationers: for culture enthusiasts, a detour to Bothmer Castle, the largest preserved Baroque complex in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, as well as to the 290-meter-long pier - the town's landmark - is worthwhile. Animal lovers and families can, with a little luck, watch seals on the sandbanks on the Baltic coast during a cutter trip.

Baltic Resort Graal-Müritz

A beach vacation can be ideally combined with a hiking or biking tour in the Baltic Sea resort of Graal-Müritz. In addition to a barefoot path in the coastal forest, the hike is rewarded with a magnificent sea view. Already Franz Kafka and Erich Kästner appreciated the special mixture of forest and Baltic Sea air.

Baltic Sea Resort Kühlungsborn

As the largest bathing and recreation resort on the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast, Kühlungsborn impresses with its wide sandy beaches and one of the longest beach promenades in the region. Nature lovers will find peace and relaxation in Kühlungsborn's extensive municipal forest. The Bastorf lighthouse is suitable as a starting point or destination for fruitful hiking tours.

Activities

on the Baltic coast

Cycling

Cyclists will find nearly 180 bikeable kilometers along the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast. The tour along the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route leads from Boltenhagen via the island of Poel to Graal-Müritz. Along the way, you will pass cliffs, coastal forests and lighthouses - and, of course, you can't miss the fish sandwiches that are typical of the region.

Beach Vacation

Wide sandy beaches, long promenades and the seemingly endless sea make the Baltic Sea coast an ideal place for beach vacations . With Heiligendamm as Germany's first seaside resort, a traditional bathing culture has developed along the Mecklenburg Baltic coast, where it is wonderful to relax.

City Tour "SOKO Wismar

Film lovers take note: A very special city tour awaits fans of "SOKO Wismar" in the World Heritage city. On the traces of the popular crime series it goes to well-known filming locations. The city tour of a special kind offers fascinating insights behind the scenes and is an unforgettable event for many.

Riding Vacation

It is the dream of many horse lovers: a ride on the Baltic Sea beach. But not only on the sandy beach it is good to ride. The Rostock Heath, the largest contiguous coastal forest in Germany, has about 60 kilometers of bridle paths along the Baltic Sea coast in the middle of an extensive forest area. Beginners and returning riders can build up trust in the graceful animals during a riding course.

Water Sports

With almost 260 kilometers of coastline, the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast is not without reason popular among water sports enthusiasts and recreational captains. Whether it's an excursion on a sailboat or water fun while surfing : The Baltic Sea offers ideal conditions for a day at or on the water. In sailing schools or surfing lessons, even beginners can dare their first attempts.

The Most Popular Sights on the Baltic Coast of Mecklenburg

Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

As one of the largest baroque palace complexes in northern Germany, culture enthusiasts and romantics should pay a visit to Bothmer Castle. The path to the castle and the surrounding park leads through the nearly 270-meter-long Festonallee. Built in the 18th century, it is situated on an island surrounded by a moat, following the Dutch model. In the summer months, numerous music concerts attract visitors to the castle park.

Rhododendron Park Graal-Müritz

It is unique in Mecklenburg: the Rhododendron Park in Graal-Müritz. Located directly behind the dunes of the Baltic Sea beach, nature lovers can enjoy the colorful splendor of the species-rich heather in one of the largest gardens of its kind in Germany. Around 2,500 plants fill the air here between May and June with their unmistakable scent.

Rostock Zoo

A visit to the Rostock Zoo is worthwhile for a family vacation: Around 4,200 animals from all over the world can be marveled at here in just one day. While the Darwineum sends young and old on a spectacular journey through evolution, they meet man's closest relative in the Tropical Hall: the playful orangutans and gorillas bursting with strength. In the Polarium, on the other hand, things are frosty. Here polar bears, penguins and numerous sea creatures can be marveled at.

Bastorf Lighthouse

Situated at a height of 78 meters and with an own height of almost 21 meters, the red brick tower has the highest beacon, which can be found at the German coastal waters: The height of the fire of the Bastorf lighthouse reaches a whole 95.3 meters. For hikers, the tower thus represents a suitable hiking destination that is not easily lost sight of.

World Heritage House in Wismar

Families and those interested in culture can take a look at the history of the Hanseatic city through the ages at the World Heritage House in Wismar . In the process, visitors also learn a lot of interesting facts about the function and goals of UNESCO, while on the upper floor, the restored Wallpaper Hall tells the Greek myth of "Telemach's Journey to the Island of the Goddess Calypso" in an impressive panoramic painting.

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    Hotel Warnemünder Hof

    • Stolteraer Weg, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    The hotel is located in the greenery only 950m from the beach, has among other things a restaurant, garden terrace, spa area with pool, saunas and doctor's office.

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    Riding farm Swallow's Nest

    • Feldstraße, 18230 Biendorf

    Vacations with horses under thatched roof - riding and riding out in a family atmosphere

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    St. Marien Church Klütz

    • Open today
    • Wismarsche Straße, 23948 Klütz

    In the evang. Sankt-Marien-Kirche Klütz services, concerts and other events take place regularly. In addition, an exhibition can be visited during the summer months.

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    Excursion trail "Ribnitzer Großes Moor

    • 18311 Neuheide

    The excursion trail winds through one of the most interesting coastal raised bogs in Germany.

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  • 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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    Vacation home Nele at the Baltic Sea

    • Landstorf, 23968 Zierow

    Escape from everyday life and look forward to a relaxing vacation in our beautiful vacation home Nele in Zierow near Wismar.

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    Seehotel am Neuklostersee

    • Seestraße, 23992 Nakenstorf

    The privately run Seehotel is located in the nature reserve at Neuklostersee lake with its own bathing beach, hotel restaurant and extensive sports and wellness facilities. “Gänsebar” and “Kinderhotel” on the grounds of the hotel.The Seehotel with extensive hotel parkland, sunbathing lawns and own sandy beach is located in Nakenstorf in the middle of the nature reserve on the banks of the Neuklostersee lake.

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    Family Holiday Village Rerik

    • John-Brinckman-Straße, 18230 Rerik

    Vacations for the whole family, for every generation - that's what the family holiday village in the Baltic resort of Rerik offers. Active leisure with sports and games is just as possible as sunbathing and relaxing in the spacious outdoor area.

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    Minster Bad Doberan

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Klosterstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The High Gothic Cistercian monastery church from the 13th century is seeking to be accepted as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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    StrandHotel Graal-Müritz

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Located near the beach and directly at the health and leisure center "AQUADROM", the StrandHotel in the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz offers everything for a relaxing or active Baltic Sea vacation.

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    AKZENT Hotel Residence

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Experience the classic spa style romance in one of the most traditional hotels of the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz. With comfortable rooms, friendly service and excellent cuisine, we will spoil you in a familiar and cozy stylish atmosphere.

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    Vacation and riding farm Landgut Lischow

    • Lischow, 23974 Lischow

    Not far from the Hanseatic City of Wismar in beautiful nature lies the country estate - Lischow. Vacation with many horses, geese and goats in a closed estate with a large farm pond for fishing and an idyllic park to relax.

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    Kastanienhof - Guest House

    • Kastanienhof, 19217 Bülow

    The Kastanienhof is situated in a beautiful secluded location between forests and fields on the edge of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Schaalsee. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills, forests, lakes and the nearby natural beaches of the Baltic Sea.

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  • KurparkHotel Warnemünde

    • Kurhausstraße, 18119 Warnemünde

    The KurparkHotel is a family-run hotel right in the heart of Warnemünde, only 50 meters from the wide, white Baltic Sea beach.

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    Hotel Strand26

    • Strandstraße, 18211 Nienhagen

    The charming comfort hotel in the Baltic resort Nienhagen awaits you with a unique ambience. Treat yourself to a time-out from everyday life here.

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  • Manor Klein Nienhagen

    • Ahornallee, 18236 Kröpelin OT Klein Nienhagen

    The historic estate Klein Nienhagen, located near the Baltic Sea between Rostock and Wismar, offers country vacations made to measure in lovingly furnished vacation apartments.

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    Villa Hübner

    • Seestraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    Apartments on the promenade of Warnemünde with balcony and sea view, 30 m to the bathing beach near the lighthouse.

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    Watermill Hanshagen

    • Mühlenblick, 17509 Hanshagen

    Visit the listed Watermill Hanshagen built in 1524. Experience the history, enjoy the superb Environment, eat, celebrate and stay overnight or get married here! Start your trips to the Hanse town Greifswald and Stralsund or to the Islands of Usedom or Rügen.

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    Blue Doors Hostel Old Town

    • Beginenberg, 18055 Rostock

    Central hostel in the old town of Rostock.

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    Manor house Redewisch

    • Redewischer Straße, 23946 Redewisch

    Hotel & Restaurant in the green, not far from the beach and the center of the Baltic resort Boltenhagen.

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    Hotel Susewind

    • Warnemünder Straße, 18146 Rostock-Markgrafenheide

    In the family-run atmosphere of the Hotel Susewind you will spend the best time of the year. The 3-star hotel is idyllically located in Markgrafenheide; the green district of Warnemünde.

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    Country house Immenbarg

    • Groß Kleiner Weg, 18109 Rostock

    At Landhaus Immenbarg near Warnemünde on the Baltic Sea, the art of living and modern art are pleasantly combined. Enjoyable and unobtrusive.Nice for families with children, single travelers, small groups or even those adults who urgently need (and completely without children) a pampering weekend.

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    Gallery Red Pavilion

    • Open today
    • Auf dem Kamp, 18209 Bad Doberan

    The art association Roter Pavillon Bad Doberan e. V. promotes art and artists through exhibitions in its gallery of the same name.

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    Vacation apartment "Family dream on 120 m²"

    • Stadtweider Winkel, 18059 Biestow

    The accommodation is a stylish, family-friendly and modern apartment of 120 m² with a terrace, garden and private parking space.

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  • Rühn Monastery

    • Klosterhof, 18246 Rühn

    Rühn Monastery is a well-preserved monastery complex dating from 1232. The owner is a non-profit, voluntary association. The monastery includes a monastery store and a tavern as well as an oil, mustard and vinegar manufactory.

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    Beach Hotel Ostseewoge

    • Zur Seebrücke, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Enjoy your vacation in our Strandhotel Ostseewoge directly at the sea, only a few meters away from the fine sandy, wide beach and the pier Graal-Müritz.

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    Old Büdnerei Kühlungsborn

    • Doberaner Landweg, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Store - Café - Vacation. All this awaits you in the old Büdnerei in Kühlungsborn on the Mecklenburg Baltic Coast.

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    Baltic Sea-Farm-Hocke: 4*- vacation apartments & rustic party barn

    • Kalsow, 23970 Benz

    Vacation on the farm, that means peace, nature and adventure! Who would not want to spend a vacation in an old thatched farmhouse? Surrounded by many ancient trees, with a view of the vast lush green meadows where the cattle graze, you can escape from everyday life with cheerful birdsong.

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    Vacation apartment Freiheit

    • Schilfweg, 19417 Warin

    Accessible vacation apartment in Warin just a few meters from Lake Groß Warin. Enjoy a relaxing vacation in the vacation home built in 2020.

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    StrandResort Markgrafenheide

    • Budentannenweg, 18146 Rostock-Markgrafenheide

    Located directly on the dunes of the Baltic Sea, StrandResort Markgrafenheide is the ideal place for your family vacation by the sea.

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FAQs about the Baltic Sea coast

Which Baltic seaside resorts should I definitely visit?

We recommend Heiligendamm, Boltenhagen, Kühlungsborn and Graal-Müritz. They offer office architecture, beach promenades, nature and family activities.

Which is the oldest seaside resort in Germany?

 Heiligendamm is considered the äoldest seaside resort in Germany. It was founded in 1793 by Duke Friedrich Franz I and is considered the cradle of German bathing culture.

What historical sites are there on the coast?

Visit the UNESCO Old Town of Wismar with its brick Gothic architecture, Bothmer Castle in Boltenhagen, the Bastorf lighthouse and other castle and manor house complexes.

Is the region also suitable for families?

Absolutely! In addition to beaches and water sports, there are zoos (e.g. Rostock), technology museums, historical train rides and excursions such as “SOKO Wismar” or the Poel Island Museum.

What accommodation is available?

The selection ranges from seaside hotels to vacation homes, guesthouses, manor houses and castle and wellness hotels - there is something for every budget and every style.

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