Holiday in Dahme
Beach in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
Beach
Best time to travel
June to September (beach and swimming), May and October (quiet off-season), year-round (cliffs)
Budget/day
80-120 EUR: guesthouse with breakfast, diving course, fish meal
Getting there from Germany
Car from Hamburg 1.5 h, from Lübeck 45 min | Train to Oldenburg i.H. + Bus | Grömitz 5 km
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What makes Dahme special as a destination?
Dahme is a tranquil Baltic Sea resort on the Lübeck Bay with one of the widest sandy beaches in Schleswig-Holstein. This small holiday village impresses with its calm, family-friendly atmosphere and the spectacular cliffs with the Dahmeshöved lighthouse. The natural beaches are expansive and never crowded, making Dahme the perfect insider tip for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the well-known Baltic resorts.
What are the top highlights in Dahme?
The top highlights in Dahme include Leuchtturm Dahmeshöved, Naturstrand und Steilküste, Tauchrevier Dahmeshöved, Dahmer Moor.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Leuchtturm Dahmeshöved
Prominent lighthouse on the cliffs — one of the most beautiful photo motifs on the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic Sea.
Naturstrand und Steilküste
Wide, natural sandy beach with impressive cliffs — a nature experience without tourist crowds.
Tauchrevier Dahmeshöved
Popular diving area with underwater reef — one of the best diving spots on the German Baltic Sea.
Dahmer Moor
Protected low moor behind the beach with bird watching and nature trail.
Hotels in Dahme
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Dahme?
The best time to visit Dahme is June to September (beach and swimming), May and October (quiet off-season), year-round (cliffs). Maritime, 20-24°C, sea breeze and plenty of sun In winter: Cool and windy, 0-4°C, rough winter Baltic Sea
Recommended travel time
June to September (beach and swimming), May and October (quiet off-season), year-round (cliffs)
Summer
Maritime, 20-24°C, sea breeze and plenty of sun
Winter
Cool and windy, 0-4°C, rough winter Baltic Sea
How much does a holiday in Dahme cost?
Budget travellers: 40-65 EUR: holiday apartment, free beach, bike rental from 8 EUR/day, mid-range: 80-120 EUR: guesthouse with breakfast, diving course, fish meal/day, luxury: 160+ EUR: holiday home with sea view, sailing trip, gourmet fish menu/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-65 EUR: holiday apartment, free beach, bike rental from 8 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-120 EUR: guesthouse with breakfast, diving course, fish meal
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
160+ EUR: holiday home with sea view, sailing trip, gourmet fish menu
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Dahme?
Car from Hamburg 1.5 h, from Lübeck 45 min | Train to Oldenburg i.H. + Bus | Grömitz 5 km
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Photograph the Leuchtturm Dahmeshöved at sunset — an iconic Baltic motif.
Walk at the natural beach away from the main season — Dahme is almost deserted then.
For divers: Explore the reef in front of Dahmeshöved — clear water and interesting underwater world.
Use Dahme as a budget-friendly alternative to the well-known Baltic resorts of Grömitz and Kellenhusen.
What should you eat in Dahme?
Typical specialities in Dahme: Dahmer Fischbrötchen — fresh cod or herring on a crispy roll right by the beach, Räucherfisch vom Kutter — halibut, mackerel, and eel, golden smoked, Mehlbüddel — North German flour pudding with compote, an almost forgotten classic, Holsteiner Butterkuchen — moist yeast cake with butter crumbs.
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