Holiday in Damp
Beach in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
Beach
Best time to travel
June to September (beach and sailing), year-round (thermal baths and resort)
Budget/day
100-160 EUR: resort hotel, thermal bath, boat trip, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Car from Hamburg 2 h, from Kiel 40 min | Train to Eckernförde + bus | Kappeln 20 km
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What makes Damp special as a destination?
Damp on the Eckernförde Bay is a modern holiday resort on the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic Sea coast with a unique blend of beach vacation, marina, and wellness. The Baltic Sea Resort Damp offers a 4 km long sandy beach, a marina with 400 berths, and the Entdeckerbad-Therme. Its location between Eckernförde and Kappeln at the entrance to the Schlei makes Damp an ideal starting point for sailors and culture tourists.
What are the top highlights in Damp?
The top highlights in Damp include 4 km sandy beach, Marina Damp, Entdeckerbad Therme, Schlei and Viking Museum.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
4 km sandy beach
Wide, fine sandy beach along the entire resort — beach chairs, volleyball, and shallow water for children.
Marina Damp
Modern yacht harbor with 400 berths — sailing trips, boat rentals, and maritime atmosphere.
Entdeckerbad Therme
Adventure pool with wave pool, giant slides, and sauna landscape — fun in any weather.
Schlei and Viking Museum
The nearby Schlei with Haithabu Museum — UNESCO World Heritage of Viking history, only 20 km away.
Hotels in Damp
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Damp?
The best time to visit Damp is June to September (beach and sailing), year-round (thermal baths and resort). Maritime, 20-24 degrees, Baltic Sea wind and sun In winter: Cool, 0-4 degrees, quiet winter time in the resort
Recommended travel time
June to September (beach and sailing), year-round (thermal baths and resort)
Summer
Maritime, 20-24 degrees, Baltic Sea wind and sun
Winter
Cool, 0-4 degrees, quiet winter time in the resort
How much does a holiday in Damp cost?
Budget travellers: 50-80 EUR: holiday apartment, beach free, thermal bath 18 EUR/day, mid-range: 100-160 EUR: resort hotel, thermal bath, boat trip, restaurant/day, luxury: 220+ EUR: suite with sea view, spa, sailing course, gourmet menu/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
50-80 EUR: holiday apartment, beach free, thermal bath 18 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-160 EUR: resort hotel, thermal bath, boat trip, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
220+ EUR: suite with sea view, spa, sailing course, gourmet menu
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Damp?
Car from Hamburg 2 h, from Kiel 40 min | Train to Eckernförde + bus | Kappeln 20 km
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Damp?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Book a sailing trip from the marina — the Eckernförde Bay is one of the most beautiful sailing areas.
Use the Entdeckerbad on rainy days — wave pool and slides for the whole family.
Visit the Viking Museum Haithabu — UNESCO World Heritage only 20 minutes away.
Enjoy the long beach in the resort alone early in the morning — sunrise over the Baltic Sea.
What should you eat in Damp?
Typical specialities in Damp: Eckernförder smoked fish — freshly smoked eel, mackerel, and sprats from the bay, Labskaus — North German sailor's classic with beetroot, rollmops, and fried egg, Fish sandwich with shrimp — North Sea shrimp on a bun, also popular on the Baltic Sea, Pharisäer — coffee with rum and cream, a North Frisian hot drink.
These specialties you must try!
