Baltic Sea coast – tips, travel destinations & recommendations

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The Baltic Sea is one of the most popular travel destinations in Germany. The sea in northeast Germany is not only a popular destination for short breaks and family holidays, but also an ideal place to relax. Numerous idyllic seaside resorts and beaches invite you to linger. I lived in Scharbeutz on the Baltic Sea for some time and can therefore give you valuable insider tips for a relaxing holiday on the beautiful sea. On my topic page about the Baltic Sea coast I have listed my most important travel reports and articles for you.

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View of the Timmendorfer Strand pier: many holidaymakers look forward to a vacation by the sea. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer

Travel report Timmendorfer Strand – hotels, holiday apartments & sea

The Baltic Sea coast is becoming more and more popular with holidaymakers as a year-round travel destination. In particular, the centrally located Bay of Lübeck and the dignified holiday resort of Timmendorfer Strand attract holidaymakers with their crystal-clear water, clean beaches and lots of sunshine. We give you an overview...
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Vacation during Corona - a plea for trips to Germany

Even though many travel destinations in Europe and worldwide are gradually reopening, this year offers the special opportunity to finally get to know Germany anew. In this column, Sascha Tegtmeyer from Just Wanderlust makes a plea for…
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Hello, I'm Sascha Tobias Tegtmeyer from Hamburg - and a real beach child with heart and soul! Sea fan, travel lover and always up for an adventure. On my travel blog Just-Wanderlust.com and the social media channels of Strandkind Travels, I combine my love of traveling and nature with a passion for water sports such as stand-up paddling, diving and surfing. I am a journalist, author and blogger - and I am naturally curious when I get to know new travel destinations and then write about them in detail. As a technology fan, when I'm traveling with my family or alone, I'm always happy to bring a few travel gadgets with me for testing purposes. My favorite travel countries, which I also prefer to write about in my travel blog: USA, Thailand and Maldives.
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Hello, I am Sascha Tobias Tegtmeyer from Hamburg – and a real beach child with heart and soul! Sea fan, travel lover and always up for an adventure. On my travel blog Just-Wanderlust.com and the social media channels of Strandkind Travels, I combine my love of traveling and nature with a passion for water sports such as stand-up paddling, diving and surfing. I am a journalist, author and blogger - and I am naturally curious when I get to know new travel destinations and then write about them in detail. As a technology fan, when I'm traveling with my family or alone, I'm always happy to bring a few travel gadgets with me for testing purposes. My favorite travel countries, which I also prefer to write about in my travel blog: USA, Thailand and Maldives.

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FAQs Baltic Sea coast - the most important questions and answers

In particular, those new to the Baltic Sea will have many questions before their first holiday on the Baltic Sea coast. I have put together the most important questions and answers about holidays on the Baltic Sea for you. 

Where is the most beautiful place on the Baltic Sea?

The correct question should be: Where on the Baltic Sea is the most beautiful “for you”? Because the German Baltic Sea coast has so many beautiful areas where you can vacation all year round. If you want chic and hustle and bustle, drive to the Lübeck Bay to Scharbeutz or Timmendorfer Strand. If you are looking for natural beaches, go to Fehmarn or Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. There are beautiful beaches and architecture on Rügen, for example. You can also go on cheap holidays in the east - for example in Fischland Darß-Zingst. The popular hot spots like the Bay of Lübeck are becoming more and more expensive - there you can have a good wellness holiday and luxury holiday. Overall, however, the Baltic coast has something to offer for every taste and budget.

What does a holiday apartment on the Baltic Sea cost?

From my own experience, I know that you can get a holiday apartment on the Baltic Sea for around 30 euros per night. After that, however, you have to search a little and often book directly with a private landlord. The prices vary widely. If you book through portals, you usually have to expect at least 70 to 100 euros per night for a reasonable apartment - and above all book in good time, because holiday apartments and holiday homes on the Baltic Sea are often booked out months in advance. Of course, prices vary depending on where you book and what season you want to travel.

Which beach is the most beautiful on the Baltic Sea?

Also the question "Which beach is the most beautiful on the Baltic Sea?" cannot be answered in such a general way. Sure you can make a ranking of the most beautiful beaches on the Baltic Sea, but that would not do justice to many other beaches. You should rather narrow it down to your preferred holiday region: "Which is the most beautiful beach on Fehmarn?" - "Which is the most beautiful beach in the Bay of Lübeck?" In this way one comes much closer to the individually fitting answer. I personally find the beach in Sierksdorf very beautiful - for me it is the most beautiful beach in the Baltic Sea.

Why vacation on the Baltic Sea?

Why should you take a vacation on the Baltic Sea? Very simple: The sea can be reached quickly by car from all over Central Europe. And on site you can expect clear water, idyllic beaches, a Baltic atmosphere and great accommodations. If you are a bit away from the typical tourist hot spots, with a bit of luck you will even get some untouched nature. Overall, a holiday in the Baltic Sea is also quite cheap - especially in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. You can leave as much money in the popular holiday regions as you would on a two-week luxury holiday on the Mediterranean.

Where is it cheapest on the Baltic Sea?

The Baltic coast in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is rather cheap. Between Boltenhagen, Insel Poel, Fischland Darß-Zingst, Rügen and Usedom you can spend relatively cheap holidays on the Baltic Sea. If you want something cheaper, you can go on vacation in Mecklenburg Switzerland and then simply plan a few day trips to the sea.

Which is better - North Sea or Baltic Sea?

Basically, it is a matter of taste whether you like the North Sea or the Baltic Sea better. Personally, I prefer the Baltic Sea because the inland sea is a bit more protected, the water is not quite as salty when swimming and bathing and the tides with ebb and flow are not as pronounced. In addition, the landscape of the Baltic Sea coast tends to be a little more varied and the Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in particular is a little cheaper. But you don't have the endlessly wide beaches of the North Sea on the Baltic Sea. Whether the North Sea or the Baltic Sea is better is also a matter of taste. Both seas have something for themselves.

Which beach on the Baltic Sea?

Also the question "Which beach on the Baltic Sea?" cannot be answered in such a general way. Sure you can make a ranking of the most beautiful beaches on the Baltic Sea, but that would not do justice to many other beaches. You should rather narrow it down to your preferred holiday region: "Which is the most beautiful beach on Fehmarn?" - "Which is the most beautiful beach in the Bay of Lübeck?" In this way one comes much closer to the individually fitting answer. I personally find the beach in Sierksdorf very beautiful - for me it is the most beautiful beach in the Baltic Sea.

Where is it warmest on the Baltic Sea?

Warm is more of a relative term on the Baltic Sea, as it is usually a little fresher by the sea. In summer, temperatures only rise above 20 degrees on a few days. It is always a little cooler on the Baltic Sea than inland. It can only get really hot right on the coast in extreme summer. I would therefore not describe any place on the Baltic Sea coast as really warm. However, if you want to have some sun in the cooler temperatures, you are right on Fehmarn or Rügen - both places are among the sunniest regions in Germany.

Where is the most beautiful place on the Baltic Sea with children?

I would definitely spend a Baltic Sea holiday in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with the kids. Anyone who spends their Baltic Sea holiday with children in the Bay of Lübeck in Scharbeutz or Timmendorfer Strand can pay a small fortune for three to five people. You can also book a two-week package tour to the Mediterranean and at least be relatively sure that you will get plenty of sun and warmth. Fischland Darß-Zingst, for example, is ideal for a holiday in the Baltic Sea with children, where you have kilometers of wonderful beaches and find relatively cheap accommodation.

Which is the most beautiful island in the Baltic Sea?

All Baltic Sea islands have something for themselves and each has its own advantages. In my opinion, the most beautiful Baltic Sea islands are Fehmarn and Rügen. The overall package is just right on both islands. You have beautiful beaches, great accommodations and lots to do. Both islands are ideal so that there is no boredom on vacation.

What should one have seen on the Baltic Sea?

There is so much to do along the Baltic Sea coast. You can bathe and swim, ride a bike, hike in the hinterland, take a boat out, stand up paddling, have delicious food in many places, go to the thermal baths in bad weather, visit a farm and discover many sights. You should definitely have seen the chalk cliffs on Rügen. You can also stroll in Timmendorfer Strand or Scharbeutz, take the ferry from Travemünde to Scandinavia, discover natural beaches on Fehmarn or explore lively cities such as Lübeck, Kiel, Rostock or Stralsund.

What is beautiful Scharbeutz or Timmendorfer Strand?

Timmendorfer Strand and Scharbeutz are located in the Bay of Lübeck and, as neighboring towns, are right next to each other. Basically, both places don't take much. Unfortunately, the places have become very hyped in recent years and become a destination for strong mass tourism. Timmendorfer Strand tends to be more suitable for older people, while Scharbeutz appeals to the younger ones. In principle, however, you cannot say which of the two is more beautiful. Both places have something for themselves. Basically, you should like the hustle and bustle and chic.

Why is the Baltic Sea so popular?

Why is the Baltic Sea so popular? Very simple: The sea can be reached quickly by car from Germany and all of Central Europe. And on site you can expect clear water, idyllic beaches, a Baltic atmosphere and great accommodations. If you are a bit away from the typical tourist hot spots, with a bit of luck you will even get some untouched nature. Overall, a holiday in the Baltic Sea is also quite cheap - especially in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. You can leave as much money in the popular holiday regions as you would on a two-week luxury holiday on the Mediterranean.

Where is it most beautiful in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania?

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is one of the most beautiful holiday regions in Germany. There are numerous great areas to discover throughout the state. In my opinion it is most beautiful, of course, by the sea - that is, on the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. I personally like Rügen very much, in my opinion it is the most beautiful place there in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Which is cheaper - North Sea or Baltic Sea?

It's a shame, of course, because the prices vary according to location and season as well as the respective provider. A holiday in Germany on the coast tends to be the cheapest in Mecklenburg Western Pomerania. And accordingly one can say that the Baltic Sea is cheaper than the North Sea.

Is it warm on the Baltic Sea?

According to my personal coldness, it is not - or rarely - warm at the Baltic Sea. Warm is more of a relative term on the Baltic Sea, as it is usually a little fresher by the sea. In summer, temperatures only rise above 20 degrees on a few days. It is always a little cooler on the Baltic Sea than inland. It can only get really hot right on the coast in extreme summer. I would therefore not describe any place on the Baltic Sea coast as really warm. However, if you want to have some sun in the cooler temperatures, you are right on Fehmarn or Rügen - both places are among the sunniest regions in Germany.

Is Scharbeutz beautiful?

My personal opinion about it: Scharbeutz is a very nice place. I lived there for a couple of years. In recent years, however, the resort in the Bay of Lübeck has unfortunately become more of a destination for mass tourism and is degenerating more and more into an overpriced fancy holiday resort, whose construction boom is driving real estate prices and rents to unaffordable heights. On the one hand, Scharbeutz has become more modern and visually appealing, but on the other hand it has lost a lot of authenticity, is becoming more and more expensive and is now overcrowded in summer, but also all year round, because it has received such a strong media presence and is hyped. From then on, Scharbeutz is still very beautiful.

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