Mecklenburg, Vorpommern, The Baltic Coast, Germany

The Baltic coast of Mecklenburg extends from the east side of the Bay of Lübeck to Fischland to where Vorpommern begins.
The bizarre coast line varies from steep bluffs to wooded tracts and beaches with fine sand dunes.
A strange feature of the Baltic is the almost virtual absence of tides, making swimming safe at any time except when the surf is high.
The Hanseatic cities of Greifswald, Rostock, Wismar and Stralsund have a long history and tradition and all merit a visit.

Up to the turn of the century there were many spas along the Baltic coast and much of the original charm can now be seen again after a great deal of careful restoration.
The oldest resort in Heiligendamm was already an exclusive summer holiday resort over 200 years ago.
From Boltenhagen to Rerik, Kuehlungsborn, Warnemünde and Graal-Müritz all the resorts and spas with their typical villa architecture have quaint names.
Between Boltenhagen and Wismar the Wohlenberg Wiek with its shallow waters attracts many surfers and holidaymakers with their small children.
A walk along the Alten Strom to the mole in Warnemünde can be recommended, there you can sample the fresh smoked fish and relax in a comfortable old bar.
Many of the resorts are especially proud of their reconstructed piers, some of which reach 100m of into the sea and serve as jetties or promenades where you can book boat trips to other resorts.
The Baltic coast offers many opportunities for healthy and restful holidays - in high summer, in the blustery autumn days, in winter and in spring, it is a special treat for nature lovers.