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Travemünde
ℹ️Practical info — Travemünde
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💡 Tips
- To get the best spots on the beach, arrive in the morning or late afternoon when the day-trippers are leaving.
- Buy your fish sandwich (Fischbrötchen) directly from the fishing boats in the harbour, you can't get it any fresher.
- A walk along the Brodtener Steilufer (cliffed coast) provides dramatic views of the Baltic Sea, away from the busy promenade.
- Use the passenger ferry to the Priwall peninsula. You'll find quieter stretches of beach and a beautiful nature reserve there.
- Parking can be expensive. Consider using the Park-and-Ride options or travel by train from Lübeck.
🍽 Food
A must-try in Travemünde. Get it directly from one of the cutters in the fishing harbour for the most authentic taste.
A traditional North German dish of fried fish with mustard sauce and fried potatoes. Look for it in a restaurant on the Trave promenade.
As Travemünde is part of Lübeck, try genuine Lübeck marzipan in the cafés, often as a torte or a small bar.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The main shopping street with maritime fashion, souvenir shops, and small boutiques. Great for a stroll after visiting the beach.
Look out for the 'Gold of the Baltic Sea' in local jewellery shops. It makes for a beautiful and typical souvenir.
A long walk or bike ride along the cliffs provides peace and spectacular views, far from the crowds.
Take the ferry across and discover the quiet beaches and the Südlicher Priwall nature reserve.
A small, well-kept park with a pond, convenient for a green break just a few steps from the beach.
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Travemünde, a district of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck, combines Hanseatic history with a modern holiday vibe. The cityscape is defined by the Trave promenade, where massive Scandinavian ferries pass by almost within arm's reach. The town's landmark is the 'Passat,' a four-masted barque built in 1911, now serving as a museum ship in the harbor. The Old Lighthouse from 1539 is the oldest on Germany's Baltic coast and currently houses a maritime museum. The wide sandy beach on the Priwall peninsula is particularly natural, offering expansive dunes. The 'Vorderreihe' is the main strolling mile with views of the Trave, lined with cafes and shops. A highlight for hikers is the Brodtener Steilufer, a steep cliff coast up to 20 meters high stretching four kilometers to Niendorf. Every July, the 'Travemünder Woche' takes place, the world's second-largest sailing event, turning the resort into a grand festival site.
- Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
- Top sights: Hundestrand · FKK · SAND SKULPTUREN
- Nearby: Timmendorfer Strand (7 km)
- Population: ~13.902
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 60 | 48 | 45 | 36 | 51 | 63 | 77 | 69 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 62 |
Geography
Facts
- District of Hanseatic Lübeck
- Museum ship Passat (four-masted)
- Germany's oldest lighthouse (1539)
- Major ferry terminal to Scandinavia
- Brodtener Steilufer cliff coast
- Trave promenade & Vorderreihe
- Priwall peninsula with natural beach
- Event: Travemünder Woche sailing
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Sights in the town Travemünde (20)
SAND SKULPTUREN🎡 recreation
A seasonal exhibition featuring impressive artworks made entirely of sand in Travemünde.
Seebad
A fantastic recreational water facility and swimming area for visitors relaxing in Travemünde.
Frequently asked questions
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