Vacation at the Baltic Sea – the dream beaches, hanseatic cities and pure nature
When you think of the Baltic Sea holiday feelings come up immediately, because this region has everything to offer for the perfect vacation.
The Baltic Sea with wide white sand beaches invites you to relax and having a bath, for example here lido of Sellin.
The Baltic Sea reaches from the Pomeranian Bay in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to Flensburg in Schleswig-Holstein.
Especially the islands of the Baltic Sea are great attractions - Fehmarn in the West, which boasts the most hours of sunshine a year and in the East Rugen Island as the largest one and Usedom, which belongs partly to Poland.
The Baltic Sea has various facets like wide beautiful beaches, steep cliffs, dunes, white chalk cliffs and idyllic bays.
The history of Baltic Sea is connected with the Hanse. The Hanse was a network of different cities, which has supported the interests of merchants. At this time the harbors of Baltic Sea played a big and important role, e.g. here in Stralsund.
In contrast to the North Sea, the Baltic Sea has neither low or high tide so the water fun is always guaranteed. Because of its very safe and smooth sandy beaches the Baltic Sea ranks high among families with children.
Even if the weather does not invite for swimming there are diverse recreational opportunities. For example excursions to cozy fishing village or to the beautiful Hanseatic cities of Rostock, Lübeck, Stralsund and Wismar.
How about a visit to the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund or a beautiful harbor cruise? Or simply enjoy the good sea breeze on beautiful beach walks, Nordic Walking tours through pine forests or extended bike rides.
The Chalk Cliffs are a landmark of Baltic Sea. You can find them on Rugen Island.
The Baltic Sea lets the hearts of all water sports enthusiasts beat faster, as the coastal structure with many inland waters and bays offers ideal conditions for sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing. Popular areas are the peninsula Darss-Fischland-Zingst and the shores of Usedom Island.
All those who are simply looking for relaxation at the Baltic Sea will get their money's worth. Many holiday resorts and spa hotels are already waiting to spoil you with sauna, massage and special treatments.
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