17 Things to Do in Kühlungsborn, the German Riviera

Known as the ‘German Riviera’, the baltic coast line in the state of Mecklenburg is absolutely stunning. When I went to Germany in May, the golden fields of rapeseed, gave way to lush fields of green, and the blue waters of the sea were looking their absolute best under the spring sun. 

There are more impressive things to do in Kühlungsborn, but I was amazed by the beaches, absolutely amazed. I’d presumed the photos of Kühlungsborn (the town) I’d Googled before I went were Photoshopped, but no. The two-hour journey from Hamburg had been grey and rainy but as we arrived nearer the coast those skies turned blue, and I was able to get pictures like these.

And that sand was white.

I stayed in Kühlungsborn for three days and two nights to explore what there was to do. 

Silly of me, but I hadn’t actually registered the fact, that I’d been to this region before. Last May I was on a 10-day Baltic cruise last May, which departed from Warnemünde, about 40 minutes and 30km away. 

When I departed the industrial port I never imagined this beautiful coast was so close. I definitely would’ve arrived earlier! 

So, if you just so happen to be going on a cruise from ‘Hamburg’ this could be your starting point. Keep that in mind!

Where is Kühlungsborn?

Kühlungsborn is in the German Riviera, on the Baltic Coast. It’s in between the coastal towns of Rerik and Heiligendamm. The nearest city is Rostock, 40 minutes away. 

Kühlungsborn is 130km from Hamburg, and 180km from Copenhagen. 

It’s Mecklenburg’s largest seaside resort with 16,000 beds, Germany’s longest promenade, a pier, a marina, a city forest and beautiful historical resort architecture too.