Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg is a historic region on and inland from the western Baltic coast. The areas close to the Baltic Sea stretch from Lübeck Bay in the west to the Pomeranian border on Fischland, part of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula.
The birthplace of Germany’s seaside resort tradition lies on Mecklenburg’s Baltic coast. In 1793, Grand Duke Friedrich Franz I of Mecklenburg-Schwerin founded Germany’s first seaside resort, Heiligendamm, now a district of the town of Bad Doberan. Some of the oldest and most important seaside resorts on the entire Baltic coast include Boltenhagen, Kühlungsborn, Warnemünde and Graal-Müritz. Mecklenburg’s coastline is relatively little indented. The island of Poel lies offshore in Wismar Bay, as does the Wustrow peninsula near Rerik.
Mecklenburg’s largest city is the Hanseatic city of Rostock, the economic, maritime, cultural and tourist hub of Mecklenburg’s Baltic coast. Some of the largest and most important hotels on the Mecklenburg coast are concentrated here. Several marinas provide a home for numerous water sports enthusiasts and visiting boaters. The Port of Rostock is the departure point for ferry services across the Baltic Sea to Denmark and Sweden. The cruise terminal in Warnemünde now receives more cruise ship arrivals than any other in Germany.
The state capital, Schwerin , just over 30 kilometres from the coast, is also a worthwhile day-trip destination for visitors to the Baltic Sea.

Mecklenburg - ideal für einen Familienurlaub Photo: © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Bad Doberan

The present-day district town of Bad Doberan owes its foundation in the 12th century to the Cistercian monastery, whose church, Doberan Minster, remains the town’s landmark to this day.

Boltenhagen

Boltenhagen offers a sandy beach, a pier and dramatic cliffs on Lübeck Bay. Tips for holidays, families and excursions in Mecklenburg.

Graal-Müritz

The seaside health resort of Graal-Müritz lies between the Baltic Sea and the Rostock Heath, one of the largest forest areas in northern Germany. Graal-Müritz is increasingly developing into a centre for vitality and wellness.

Hanseatic City of Rostock

The Hanseatic city of Rostock lies on both sides of the widened lower reaches of the Warnow and, with more than 200,000 inhabitants, is the largest and most important city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. As early as 1323, the Hanseatic city of Rostock acquired a small fishing village at the mouth of the Warnow, now the seaside resort of Warnemünde.

Hanseatic City of Wismar

With a population of almost 45,000, the Hanseatic city of Wismar is one of the largest cities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Since 2002, the entire city centre has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Heiligendamm

Heiligendamm is considered Germany’s oldest seaside resort. This page brings together its history, spa architecture, beach setting and excursion planning.

Kühlungsborn

The Baltic Sea resort of Kühlungsborn lies directly on the open coast of the expansive Bay of Mecklenburg. Since 1910, the “Molli” narrow-gauge railway has run from what is now the district town of Bad Doberan via the seaside resort of Heiligendamm to Kühlungsborn.

Nienhagen

The Baltic resort of Nienhagen is characterized by its sheltered location east of a mature beech forest that borders directly on the cliff-lined coast. It offers well-maintained routes into the surrounding area, especially for hikers, cyclists, and skaters.

Poel Island

Poel Island lies in Wismar Bay and combines beaches, small towns and peaceful natural surroundings. An overview for holidays and excursions.

Rerik

The small Baltic resort of Rerik lies at the entrance to the Wustrow Peninsula, which separates the Salzhaff lagoon behind it from the Baltic Sea. Rerik’s town centre offers numerous shops, cafés and restaurants, with a wide selection of fish dishes.

State Capital Schwerin

The state capital Schwerin lies a little over 35 kilometres inland from the Baltic coast. Schwerin Castle, now the seat of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament, is particularly worth seeing. The state capital Schwerin also marks the western edge of the Mecklenburg Lake District.

Warnemünde

Along the Alter Strom, the former mouth of the Warnow in the seaside resort of Warnemünde, a unique gem of maritime charm took shape, with guesthouses in a wide variety of architectural styles and a fishing and excursion harbor.