Visit swimming lakes, relax on the city beach, or spend an afternoon at the water park —there are plenty of options around Berlin in the summer. However, if you’re looking for that authentic Baltic Sea vacation feeling , you’ll have to travel a bit further north. There , wide white sandy beaches, long promenades, and fresh sea air await you. And even closer than Rügen is Warnemünde—one of Germany’s most popular Baltic Sea resorts. This coastal town captivates visitors with its wide sandy beach, historic lighthouse, the Alter Strom, and a maritime atmosphere.
Warnemünde is located on the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, about 250 kilometers north of Berlin, directly at the mouth of the Warnow River where it flows into the Baltic Sea. As a seaside resort, the town is part of the Hanseatic City of Rostock and has a population of about 8,500. The beach stretches for about five kilometers and, with a width of up to 150 meters, is one of the widest sandy beaches in Germany. The historic lighthouse is 31 meters high and was built in 1897. Right next to it stands the Teepott, which is about 37 meters high. The Alte Strom has served as a historic harbor since 1903 and continues to define the town’s maritime center to this day.
Warnemünde uniquely combines the Baltic Sea, the beach, and harbor charm. You can stroll along the promenade, watch the fishing boats in the harbor , or simply enjoy the day by the sea. Particularly popular are the fine sandy beach, the pier, and the view of the large cruise ships that regularly call at the harbor.
The beach is one of the most beautiful on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast. Stretching about five kilometers of fine sand and up to 150 meters wide, it offers plenty of space to relax. The water slopes gently and is ideal for swimming. During the swimming season, lifeguards ensure safety, and beach chairs are available for rent . Sunbathing, beach volleyball, and long walks by the sea are also among the most popular activities.
The Alte Strom forms the historic heart of Warnemünde. Along this former harbor channel, traditional fishing boats, cozy cafés, restaurants, fish sandwich stands, small boutiques, souvenir shops, and sightseeing boats line the waterfront. A lively and quintessentially maritime atmosphere prevails here throughout the day.
Among the town’s most famous landmarks are the lighthouse and the Teepott. From the lighthouse, you can enjoy an impressive view of the beach, the Baltic Sea, and the harbor. Right next to it stands the striking Teepott with its curved roof, which today houses restaurants and shops and is one of the most famous buildings on the German Baltic Sea coast.
In addition to swimming in the sea, you can stroll along the promenade in Warnemünde, walk across the pier, visit the lighthouse, rent bicycles, or explore the area from the water on a harbor tour. You can also watch sailboats and large cruise ships up close.
