Day Trips from Berlin to the Baltic Sea
In case you do not wish to go crazy dealing with people and traffic jam in the middle of Berlin there is always an option to make a day trip to the Baltic sea. More than that there is even a beautiful sea, sandy coast, the small towns by the sea, and calmness within few hours’ drive. As promised in the previous article, we will now discuss Berlin’s day trips to the Baltic Sea in more detail.
1. Warnemünde
Situated around 18 kilometers north of the urban center of Rostock, Warnemünde is a beautiful seaside resort town with lots of leisure options available for tourists. The boast almost seven kilometer sandy beach is undoubtedly the must-see attraction in this town as it is suitable for sunbathing as well as swimming. It is recommended not to leave without visiting the beautiful lighthouse and the old town with the colourful fishermen’s houses. It also has become home and one can get to eat sea food at any of the restaurants at the promenade.
2. Kühlungsborn
However, if you want to get to another beach that is classic and more sophisticated, then the Kühlungsborn beach would meet your expectations. Kühlungsborn is one of the beautiful seaside resorts in the Baltic Sea with its stunning architecture depicted by the villas, the beautiful promenade and the beach. It is offers one of the longest beach promenade in Germany; you will also have various activities that involve water, sports, and fun to engage in or just sunbathing. There is also wider selection of shops, cafes and restaurants for visitors to discover in the town.
3. Stralsund
Stralsund offers special interest to history and cultural lovers and anyone who would wish to get fascinated by ancient architectural designs and artefacts. This is a historic site that was given a World Heritage listing for it contain examples of Gothic architecture and has a very colorful maritime history. There is an old town to marvel at, the impressive St. Mary’s Church and do not miss the German Maritime Museum. Closer to the sea you also have a possibility to take a short ferry to the Isle of Rügen – a fantastic land of white cliffs and national parks.
4. Usedom
Thus, Usedom is pretty ideal if you want to find a place that is free from a lot of commotion. This area is a part of both Germany and Poland where places include superb wild nature, clean sand coast and curious sea-side cure resorts. Discover the Imperial resort architecture in Heringsdorf, have a leisurely stroll through the quiet Ahlbeck shore, or go cycling in the natural reserves of the island. Concerning the tourist attractions, Usedom is also known for well-being and spas where people can relax.
5. Wismar
Wismar is situated in the western part of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and alongside the Baltic Sea coast Wismar is hard to be seen. This is a perfect medieval Hanseatic town with the preserved historical in which part of buildings are made of brick with Gothic architecture. Certainly, I’d like to walk through the Market Square and observe the beautiful Town Hall, and take a look at the Gothic architecture of the St. Mary’s Church, and try to have a walk through the old houses of the city. The harbor is also another place that one should visit for it provides spectacular many merits such as; availability of sea foods and many beach restaurants.
6. Lübeck
Nevertheless, for which Lübeck is somewhat farther from Berlin, but it can be more attractive for one-day tour. This is a town on the UNESCO list of Heritage, famous for its gothic buildings, exotic sweets – marzipan and much more. Walking through the historic area of Riga, it is essential to visit the Holsten Gate, and do not leave without visiting the St. Mary’s Church. Lübeck also offers you numerous museums, galleries and beautiful cafés in which you can therefore enjoy delicious cakes and pastries of the ‘Altb MsgBox [] Lübeck is also full of museums, art galleries and nice cafés in which you can try delicious German cakes and pastries.
Conclusion
Starting from the beautiful Warnemünde and Kühlungsborn beach to the historical cities of Stralsund and Wismar, one is assured of a variety of day trip destinations from Berlin. Whatever you may be looking for- be it leisure, culture or just simply stunning scenery reviews of tourists who have visited Baltic Sea do not fail to impress. So raise your umbrella, take your towel and prepare for the marvelous day trip to this beautiful area.
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