Holiday in Scharbeutz

Beach in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪

Country

Germany

Type

Beach

Best time to travel

June to September for swimming, Dune Mile lively from May, spa open year-round

Budget/day

90-150 € (modern apartment, restaurant on the Dune Mile)

Getting there from Germany

Car from Hamburg about 1 hour, from Lübeck only 20 minutes, Scharbeutz train station on the Vogelfluglinie

What makes Scharbeutz special as a destination?

Scharbeutz has transformed in recent years from a sleepy Baltic seaside resort to the most modern beach village of the Lübeck Bay - featuring a spectacularly redesigned beach promenade that combines beach bar atmosphere with North German flair. The six-kilometer-long, wide sandy beach is one of the most beautiful along the entire Schleswig-Holstein Baltic coast and offers space for families, athletes, and those seeking relaxation alike. The new Dune Mile, the centerpiece of the redesign, is a modern promenade directly by the beach with restaurants, bars, and shops in contemporary architecture. Here, North German serenity meets an urban lifestyle that is rarely found along the Baltic Sea. The beach lounge atmosphere with sun loungers, cocktails, and chill-out music is more reminiscent of Ibiza than the Lübeck Bay - and that is exactly what makes Scharbeutz so special. For the active, Scharbeutz offers a wide range of water sports: stand-up paddling, kitesurfing, sailing, and surfing are possible right on the beach. The Ostsee-Therme, a modern adventure pool with a large sauna area and outdoor pool with sea views, is the perfect bad weather program. The Hansa-Park in Sierksdorf, one of the largest amusement parks in Germany, is just a five-minute drive away. The hinterland around Scharbeutz offers gentle hilly landscapes, small villages, and riding stables that invite excursions. The Holstein Switzerland with the Great Plön Lake and Eutin Castle is only half an hour away. Scharbeutz is located between Timmendorfer Strand and Grömitz and benefits from excellent connections to Hamburg and Lübeck.

Safety
95
Beach
88
Relaxation
80
Families
80
Romance
65

What are the top highlights in Scharbeutz?

The top highlights in Scharbeutz include Dune Mile Scharbeutz, 6 km sandy beach, Ostsee-Therme, Hansa-Park Sierksdorf.

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Dune Mile Scharbeutz

Modern beach promenade with restaurants, bars, and shops in contemporary beach bar atmosphere

2

6 km sandy beach

One of the widest and most beautiful beaches of the Lübeck Bay with fine sand

3

Ostsee-Therme

Modern adventure pool with sauna area and outdoor pool with direct sea view

4

Hansa-Park Sierksdorf

One of the largest amusement parks in Germany with roller coasters and shows, just 5 minutes away

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When is the best time to visit Scharbeutz?

The best time to visit Scharbeutz is June to September for swimming, Dune Mile lively from May, spa open year-round. Pleasant, 20-25°C, water temperature 17-21°C, often windy - perfect for water sports In winter: Cold, 0-4°C, stormy, spa and indoor activities ideal

Recommended travel time

June to September for swimming, Dune Mile lively from May, spa open year-round

Summer

Pleasant, 20-25°C, water temperature 17-21°C, often windy - perfect for water sports

Winter

Cold, 0-4°C, stormy, spa and indoor activities ideal

How much does a holiday in Scharbeutz cost?

Budget travellers: 55-85 € (holiday apartment, beach snack)/day, mid-range: 90-150 € (modern apartment, restaurant on the Dune Mile)/day, luxury: 160-280 € (beach resort, wellness, fine dining)/day.

Average costs per person per day

Budget

55-85 € (holiday apartment, beach snack)

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

Mid-range

90-150 € (modern apartment, restaurant on the Dune Mile)

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

Luxury

160-280 € (beach resort, wellness, fine dining)

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

How do I get from Germany to Scharbeutz?

Car from Hamburg about 1 hour, from Lübeck only 20 minutes, Scharbeutz train station on the Vogelfluglinie

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What travel tips are there for Scharbeutz?

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

Visit the Dune Mile in the evening - the beach bar atmosphere at sunset is unbeatable

Try stand-up paddling in the early morning - mirror-smooth water and pure tranquility

Visit Hansa-Park during the week - significantly shorter waiting times at attractions

Use the Ostsee-Therme in the morning - it gets particularly crowded in the afternoons on rainy days

Take a bike tour to Timmendorfer Strand and Niendorf along the coast

What should you eat in Scharbeutz?

Typical specialities in Scharbeutz: Fish & Chips on the Dune Mile - crispy fried Baltic fish with homemade fries, Fish sandwich with fried fish - golden-brown breaded fish in a bun with remoulade, a beach classic, Flammkuchen with smoked salmon - crispy thin dough with crème fraîche and Baltic salmon, Currywurst on the beach - North German variant of the classic with homemade sauce, Sea buckthorn cake - creamy cake with the orange superfood of the Baltic coast.

These specialties you must try!

Fish & Chips on the Dune Mile - crispy fried Baltic fish with homemade fries
Fish sandwich with fried fish - golden-brown breaded fish in a bun with remoulade, a beach classic
Flammkuchen with smoked salmon - crispy thin dough with crème fraîche and Baltic salmon
Currywurst on the beach - North German variant of the classic with homemade sauce
Sea buckthorn cake - creamy cake with the orange superfood of the Baltic coast
Suitable for:Baltic SeaDune MileBeachWater sportsHansa-ParkSpaModernLübeck Bay

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