Holiday in Prerow
Beach in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
Beach
Best time to travel
May to September (beach holiday), October (autumn storms and cranes)
Budget/day
110–160 €: guesthouse with breakfast, carriage ride, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Car from Berlin 3.5 h, from Hamburg 4 h | Train to Ribnitz-Damgarten + Bus 239 | Nearest airport Rostock-Laage
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What makes Prerow special as a destination?
Prerow on the Darß is an idyllic Baltic Sea resort with one of the widest natural beaches in Germany. The fine sandy Weststrand has been repeatedly voted one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe and is nestled between ancient Darß forest and the open Baltic Sea. The former seafaring village combines maritime tradition with nature-oriented tourism and is the starting point for hikes through the unique Darßer Urwald.
What are the top highlights in Prerow?
The top highlights in Prerow include Darßer Weststrand, Darßer Urwald, Seemannskirche Prerow, Darßer Ort with lighthouse.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Darßer Weststrand
One of the most beautiful natural beaches in Europe — kilometers of untouched sand against the backdrop of wind-swept trees.
Darßer Urwald
Wildly romantic beech forest with centuries-old trees and the Darßer Arche as a natural history museum.
Seemannskirche Prerow
Historic brick church with ship models and votive offerings — a testament to the seafaring tradition of the place.
Darßer Ort with lighthouse
The northernmost tip of the Darß with a lighthouse, Natureum, and spectacular sunsets.
Hotels in Prerow
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Prerow?
The best time to visit Prerow is May to September (beach holiday), October (autumn storms and cranes). Maritime mild, 20–24 °C, long sunny days at the beach In winter: Cool and stormy, 0–4 °C, rugged Baltic Sea romance
Recommended travel time
May to September (beach holiday), October (autumn storms and cranes)
Summer
Maritime mild, 20–24 °C, long sunny days at the beach
Winter
Cool and stormy, 0–4 °C, rugged Baltic Sea romance
How much does a holiday in Prerow cost?
Budget travellers: 55–85 €: holiday apartment, bicycle, self-catering/day, mid-range: 110–160 €: guesthouse with breakfast, carriage ride, restaurant/day, luxury: 220 €+: boutique hotel, wellness offers, gourmet fish cuisine/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
55–85 €: holiday apartment, bicycle, self-catering
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
110–160 €: guesthouse with breakfast, carriage ride, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
220 €+: boutique hotel, wellness offers, gourmet fish cuisine
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Prerow?
Car from Berlin 3.5 h, from Hamburg 4 h | Train to Ribnitz-Damgarten + Bus 239 | Nearest airport Rostock-Laage
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Prerow?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Explore the Weststrand at sunset on foot or by bike — the wind-swept trees are a legendary photo motif.
Visit the Darßer Arche in Prerow — a modern natural history museum with an interactive exhibition.
Ride a bicycle to the Darßer Ort lighthouse — cars are not allowed, the forest paths are beautiful.
Buy fresh smoked fish at Prerow Strom — small fishermen's huts with direct sales.
What should you eat in Prerow?
Typical specialities in Prerow: Darßer smoked fish — herring, mackerel, and eel from the fishermen's own smokehouse, Darßer-style fish soup — hearty broth with cod, potatoes, and fresh dill, Sea buckthorn liqueur — tart, fruity liqueur made from the typical coastal berry, Pomeranian potato soup — hearty soup with bacon and marjoram.
These specialties you must try!
